Bryan Lee VARTTI
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Bryan Lee VARTTI

  • May 25, 1961 - October 30, 2011
  • Skandia, Michigan
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“Tootie (Dear Friend) & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bryan's passing. The hardest loss is the loss of your own child. I wish we could have come...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Pat & Cam Martin - Marquette, MI

“Dear Tootie & Family, My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I didn't know Bryan but if you raised him, he had to have been a very...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Kathy Pesola - Marquette, MI

“Tootie and Family, I was so sad to hear about Bryan's passing. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always made me laugh. I wish I could have...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Sharon Johnson - Gwinn, MI

“Tootie, I am so very sorry for your loss. He had such a great sense of humor and could always make me smile. Bryan will truly be missed. ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Cora Longtine - Negaunee, MI

“Tootie, Kelvin and family - Please accept my sincere condolences. I have memories of Bryan when we were kids and you came to visit in Eben. I also...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Lorene Selesky - Marquette, MI

“Bryan always made me smile. May your memories always surround you and comfort you. Sorry for your loss. ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Pam Struckel - Colorado Springs, CO

“Brian was my roomate for several years. First in Grand Rapids, then in Texas. Seems like after Texas, we all went our seperate ways and then all...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Karie Malvasio - Marquette, MI

“It is seems very surreal that Brian has actually passed on. I will always remember the good times we had as kids; on the beach at the lake,...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Leanne Lintula - Santa Barbara, CA

“Bryan was a classmate that will be remembered with fondness and a smile. He was always up-beat and happy. My condolences to his family, he will be...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Mary Jo (Beling) Paris - Gwinn, MI

“He couldn't boil an egg for the life of him, but noone could make better Breakfast Burritos as good as Bryan! His humor and his thoughtfulness will...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Jennifer - Negaunee, MI

“Very sorry to hear of Bryan passing, he and I went to high school together. I have seen Bryan within the past few years and he always had something...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Laurie Van Damme - Gwinn, MI

“Comforting thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Pam Poyhonen - Marquette, MI

“my thoughts and prayers are with you all ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: linda ketola - gwinn, MI

“Heart felt condolences to all of Bryan's family. You are in my prayers ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Terie (Nance) Clark - Pembine, WI


Bryan Lee Vartti, 50, of 121 Abraham�s Road, Skandia, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 as a result of an auto accident. He was born May 25, 1961 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette and was a 1979 graduate of Gwinn High School. He then attended Northern Michigan University for studies involving auto body work. Bryan was employed at Prestige Interiors in Houston, Texas, moving back to Skandia in 2000. He was employed in this area at both the Holiday and Ramada Inn as well as UpFront & Co. until becoming disabled. He was a member of St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey. Bryan always enjoyed spending time with family and friends and is survived by his mother, Anita (Wilder) �Tootie� Vartti of Skandia; his brother, Kelvin (Gina) Vartti and nephews, Isak and Jacob Vartti, all of Hugo, MN; aunts, Julia Vartti of Munising, Creata Vartti of Lower Michigan, Judy Musselwhite of Palmer, MI; uncles, George D. (Kathy) Wilder of Negaunee, Donald Wilder of Nashville, NC, Allen (Janette) Wilder of Prince George, VA, Richard (Holly) Wilder of Marquette and George Vartti of Hilliard, FL; also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Karlo Vartti in 2000 as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held at St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in the church with the Rev. Ben Paris officiating. Burial will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery in Chatham. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to Bryan�s family, 121 Abraham�s Road, Skandia, MI 49885. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com