Richard Joseph Pontarolo

Richard Joseph Pontarolo passed away
on Oct. 21, 2014, of heart failure. He
was born in Walla Walla on Sept. 8,
1965, to Bill and Joan Pontarolo Sr. He graduated
from DeSales High School in 1983 and attended Spokane
Community College.

Rich had a love for his family and friends. He enjoyed
watching his favorite sport teams, the Cougs, Mariners
and Seahawks with his friends. Those who got to
know Rick would all agree he had a heart of gold and
unique sense of humor that would have you laughing
in minutes. He will be missed.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents. Survived
by his brothers, Bill Jr. (Lisa) Pontarolo, Bob Pontarolo,
Nick (Adele) Pontarolo; two nieces; five nephews;
three great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services will be Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at 1 p.m. at
Mountain View Cemetery with reception to follow.
Donations can be made to the Walla Walla Fraternal
Order of Police Blue Mt. Lodge #9, and Walla Walla
Community Hospice in care of Herring Groseclose
Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA 99362.