Obituary of Rolland Kovaleski

KOVALESKI, Rolland "Sonny" Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, brother and dear friend passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 71 years old. Rolland "Sonny" Kovaleski was born on March 16, 1949 to the late Rolland "Rollie" and Dorothy Kovaleski in Petoskey, Michigan. Sonny attended Saginaw High School graduating in 1967. He attended college in Lexington, Kentucky and became a huge University of Kentucky fan. Following college, he returned to Saginaw and worked for General Motors for 34 years, retiring in 2005. He married Sandra "Sandy" Duso on February 15, 1990. She survives him. Sonny loved to spend his summers and retirement in Petoskey at his cottage on Crooked Lake. He loved animals, watching sports, spending time with his family and friends. Sonny is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sandy" Kovaleski; son, Andrew Duso; daughter, Nicole (Ken) Mero; grandchildren: Emilee Duso, Hayden Duso and Gabriella Batcke; half-brother, Michael Kovaleski; sister-in-law, Cathy Duso; brother-in-law, John Duso; and his furry companions: Teddy and Cali. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dean John "DJ" Kovaleski; his infant sister; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Geri and John Duso. SERVICE: A memorial service for Sonny will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2020 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Pastoral Associate, Sharon Wahl will officiate. Cremation has taken place and Sonny's cremated remains will be buried with his son, DJ Kovaleski, in St. Andrew Cemetery. VISITATION: Family and friends are welcome to visit at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L. Street N.W., Washington, DC, 20037 or Charity of Choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, or online at www.DeislerFuneralHome.com.