Anthony "Tony" Rish

RISH - Anthony "Tony" (Kekewa), age 67 of Fenton, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on March 30, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, Michigan. The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 PM until the time of service.

Anthony was born on November 6, 1956 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Anthony and Antonina (Caruso) Rish. He attended Fulton High School and went back to earn his diploma in 2014. He loved being a triplet and was very close to his brother, Gary. Tony enjoyed many outdoor activities including taking care of his yard, barbecues, playing games, boating and being on the water. He looked forward to long drives with Lin and going out to eat. Tony had a passion for playing the guitar, singing and singing along with his family and friends. He fiercely loved his family, and he cherished his time spent with them, especially his grandchildren who affectionately called him, "Kekewa".

He is survived by his life partner, Linda Redpath of Fenton. Step-children, Regina (Mark) Payne of Durand; Starr Odette of Waddell, AZ; Santana (Janice) Redpath of Williamston. Grandchildren, Cody (Rachel); Austin; Dakota; Travis; Kyle; Santana; Zackery. Great-grandchildren, Adelynn; Kayleigh; and Ainsley. Siblings, William (Cory) Rish of Southport, FL; Gary Rish of Livonia; Margaret (Dave) Dresser of Sherwood, OR; Steven (Wendy) Rish of Harrison Township. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Rish was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Rish and Nina Conflitti; sister, Mary Rish; grandchildren, Madyson and Anthony.

Online tributes may be shared on Tony's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com