Dean E. Fondessy

Dean E. Fondessy, 65, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away on February 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 17, 1959, in Oregon, Ohio, the son of Emerson and Marilyn (Coon) Fondessy. He graduated from Genoa High School, class of 1977 and went on to earn his associate degree in business management.

Dean was a hard worker and for the past five years he was employed at SBM Management Services Inc., a contractor with the Jeep plant here in Toledo. He had a great talent for pencil drawing and created many cartoon style drawings. Dean was a real sports fan who followed the Ohio State Buckeyes, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Tigers, and the University of Toledo men’s and women’s basketball teams. In his younger years he played basketball and golf. Dean was also a guy who could fix just about anything and was known for his ability to repair any mechanical problem a car or truck might have. Most considered him a “Jack of all Trades.”

Dean is survived by his son, Michael Fondessy, grandchildren, Addyson, Dallas, and Aryanna Fondessy, and his siblings, Marene Fondessy, Kurt Fondessy, and Karolyn (Owen) Jansen. His parents, Emerson & Marilyn preceded him in death.

Visitation for Dean will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St. Genoa, Ohio. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM, followed with burial in the Allen Township Cemetery, Williston, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.