Esther Irene Bongiovanni

Esther I. Bongiovanni, age 93, a longtime resident of Northville passed away August 22, 2017. She was born October 9, 1923 in Northfield Township, Michigan; daughter of Grover and Claribel (Glass) Colby. Esther was a graduate of Lincoln Consolidated School in Ypsilanti; Class of 1941. She was united in marriage to Frank J. Bongiovanni on July 10, 1943; they spent 66 loving years together until his death in 2009. Esther was a secretary for many years working in the public school system and for the State of Michigan; she retired in the 1980’s. She was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Northville for 67 years. She enjoyed volunteering in the church office and liked helping with luncheons. Esther also assisted with communion at Allen Terrace. She loved to read, liked to play golf with her husband, and made beautiful crocheted pieces. Esther enjoyed exercising and walking with friends. She made delicious cookies and pies for her family. GG, as she was called by her great grandchildren, was an amazing, generous, and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Esther is survived by her children Danny (Patty) Bongiovanni and Sandy (Bob) Feeley; her sister Bessie Bongiovanni; her grandchildren, Nicole Bongiovanni, Ryan (Emily) Bongiovanni, Kelly (Nathan) Hoard, and Rob Feeley; and her great grandchildren, Paige, Max, Jack, Claire, Jade, Trenton, Kyra, Olive, and Ettah. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Lucille Nelson, Orvilla Somers, and Doris Throne; and her brother Grover Colby, Jr. Visitation will be held Friday, August 25, 2017 from 4pm until 8pm. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11am, with visitation beginning at 10am at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. Rev. Monica William will officiate the service. Esther will be laid to rest at Rural Hill Cemetery in Northville. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the First United Methodist Church – The ASP Fund, 777 West Eight Mile, Northville, MI 48167.