Phyllis Marie Macko

Phyllis Marie Macko, age 94, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Regency of Grand Blanc. A funeral service will take place 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Deacon Ron Kenney will preside with a committal service following at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will take place from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, December 6 and again from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to the National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/

Phyllis was born on May 29, 1930 in Flint, the daughter of the late Antonio and Modestina (Capaldo) Fratianni. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School as co-valedictorian of her class. Phyllis and Joseph Macko were united in marriage on November 8, 1956 in Flint. Sadly, he preceded her in death in 1994. As a young woman Phyllis worked at A/C Spark Plug until she became a homemaker to her husband and six beautiful children. Phyllis enjoyed shopping, cooking, playing cards and watching her favorite shows, General Hospital, I Love Lucy and The Golden Girls. But most of all, she valued spending time with her family. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life.

She is survived by her loving children, Joseph (Denise) Macko, Timothy (Anne) Macko, Colleen Seaman, Stephen (Rhonda) Macko and Kathleen (Daniel) Peterson; daughter-in-law, Janet Macko; 16 grandchildren, Kristi (Dr. Andrew) Chacko, Ashley (Ryan) Aubry, Danielle Macko (Brian Bidwell), Haley Macko, Dr. Jonathan (Dr. Kendra) Maczko, Gregory Maczko (Ken Marlow), Joseph Macko, Dr. Laura (Dr. Ryan) Londorf, Kathryn Macko, Riley Macko, Alexandria Macko, Stanley, Delaney, Savannah, Marley Davis, and Jacob Peterson; 6 great grandchildren, Remington, Madilyn, Monroe, Finnick, Owen and Emma; brother-in-law, Kelly DeNicolo; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Phyllis was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Macko; son-in-law, Gregory Seaman; and two sisters, Dora DeNicolo and Antoinette Egner. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Regency of Grand Blanc and McLaren Hospice for the care and compassion provided to Phyllis. A special thanks to Hospice nurse Maryanne, and nurses Marsha, Vicky, and Len as well as all of the caring nursing assistants at Regency. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com