Obituaries

Anton “Tony” John Pavlat, age 71, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on August 26, 2024, in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie on April 11, 1953, to Alois and Katherine (Santigo) Pavlat.

Tony worked for the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians in the maintenance department. He made pizza at the Old Fasanella Restaurant of Sault Ste. Marie, where he met his wife Ann Marie Myotte.

Tony was a member of the Nativity Catholic Church.

Tony loved his dog “Peanut “and she went everywhere with him. One of his dearest friends and roommate was Otis Boshor Jr. “my son”, they enjoyed going out for car rides, eating out, and sitting out on the porch for hours just visiting.

Tony was survived by his daughter, Mary Ann (Douglas) Sawyers of Sault Ste. Marie; brothers, James (Kathy) Pavlat of South Hadley, Massachusetts, Howard (Angie) Pavlat of Stafford, Virgina, Gene (Mar) Pavlat of the Philippines, Dale Pavlat, and Phillip (Debbie) Pavlat of Sault Ste. Marie; sisters, Rosaline (Lynn) Armstrong of Sault Ste. Marie, and Gloria (Tony) Kangas of Sault Ste. Marie.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Alois and Katherine; brother, Larence Pavlat; and sister, Veronica Caskey.

A Tribal Service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM, at the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Center, 11 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.