Michelina Retort Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 23, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Michelina Retort in Sylvania, Ohio, born in Hillsville, Pennsylvania. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Berardino Grilli and Giuseppina Grilli (Pezzuti); her husband Alfred E. Retort; and her siblings, Carmela DeMatteis (Ubaldo), Dominic Grilli, John Grilli (Mary), Elizabeth Scarsella (Victor), Mario Grilli (Grace) and Albert Grilli (Angeline).
She is survived by: her children, Vincent D. Retort (Cynthia) of Pleasanton, CA, JoEllen M. Joyce (Kevin) of Sylvania, OH and Lisa Ann Retort; her grandson Anthony V. Retort (Marissa) of Orinda, CA; her children, Meaghan E. Joyce of Chicago, IL, Gabriel J. Retort (Catherine) of Corona, CA and Bridget M. Joyce (Marcus Grubb) of San Jose, CA; her great grandchildren, Natalie, Jack, Kate, Ava and Grayson Retort; her sister-in-law Angeline Grilli of Florida; and her caregiver Jen Markley. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michelina's memory to the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Retirement Fund, 295 Benham Street, Hamden, CT 06514, or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.
