Nanette Pontones
October 19 1946 - May 22 2024
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Friday June 14th 2024 4-6 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Nanette Ann Pontones, age 77 passed away on May 22, 2024. She was born in Canton, Ohio but lived most of her life in Columbus, Ohio. She was a retired Columbus Public School System teacher. She taught Spainish at Sought High an Beechcroft High Schools. Nanette enjoyed photography and volunteering at the Columbus Zoo. She was a kind friend to all and courageously battled Parkinson's Disease for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by parents, Jesus Bernard Pontones and Gena (Bisutti) Pontones; and sister Sandra Pontones. Nanette is survived by siblings, Bernie Pontones, Karen Pontones and Maria Pontones; and 100 year old aunt Della Stischok. The family will have a Celebration of Life Service at the John Quint Treboni Funeral Home, 1177 W 5th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212 on June 14, 2024 from 4-6 pm. In leiu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.
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Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Nanette Pontones
From : Donna George
To : Nanette Pontones
Date: May 25th 2024
Descansa en paz, Nanette, y levántate en gloria. 💟
From : Cathy Green
To : Nanette Pontones
Date: May 26th 2024
She was my Spanish teacher at South. She made learning interesting .
Hasta que encontremos de nuevo.
From : Bev Larson
To : BLarson
Date: May 26th 2024
I first met Nanette at foreign language conferences but I got to know her better when we both became docents at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. She was a dedicated volunteer, despite her struggles with Parkinson’s. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
From : Bev Larson
To : Nanette Pontones
Date: May 26th 2024
I first met Nanette at foreign language conferences but I got to know her better when we both became docents at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. She was a dedicated volunteer, despite her struggles with Parkinson’s. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
From : South High School Alumni Association
To : Nanette Pontones
Date: May 26th 2024
The South High School Alumni Association and its Board of Directors express our sympathy and send condolences at the death of your loved one. Our group of South High School associates and graduates is diminished by her passing.
From : Saundra Tinklepaugh nee Martun
To : Her siblings
Date: May 26th 2024
Nanette was one of my best friends through High School and Maid of Honor at my wedding. So sorry for your loss.
From : Margie Whitis
To : Family of Ms Pontones
Date: May 26th 2024
Ms Pontones was my Spanish teacher at South High. She was an excellent teacher who gave me a love for the language. She touched many lives. May she rest in peace.
From : Kennetta Smith
To : Pontones Family
Date: May 26th 2024
Ms. Pontones was my Spanish teacher at South High in the mid 80s. May her soul rest In perfect peace.. God Bless ❤️ 🙏
From : Stacey Payne
To : Nannette Pontones
Date: May 26th 2024
She always looked out for me. The coldest day, someone broke in my locker and she took me home. ❤️ Her love for teaching and caring for her students 💖🙏
From : Steve Dashner
To : Pontones Family and friends
Date: May 26th 2024
What a joyful life to teach and volunteer with passion. She attended my dance classes for some time. 15+ years later her sister still does. I wish I could have studied Spanish with Nanette. May she rest in peace, and thrive in what lies ahead
From : Ron Duncan
To : Nan Pontones
Date: May 26th 2024
By far one of the coolest teachers I had at Columbus South. Miss Pontones knew that Spanish was not my specialty and worked with me to make sure I passed her class. God Bless her family and know she was loved by her students.
From : Ron Hooker
To : Nanette Pontones Family
Date: May 28th 2024
Nanette was a good friend for over 30 years. She had a great
smile and a real zest for life. Hew passing is sad for all of us
who knew her. My wife. Mary Frances also extends sympathy.
From : Sharon D GraveleyReidPurdie
To : Nanette Pontones
Date: May 30th 2024
My deepest, sincerest condolences to Ms. Pontones' family members. Ms. Pontones taught me Spanish in my junior year at South High. Spanish was fun in her class & I've retained what I learned. She was a dedicated & exceptional teacher. I actually saw her some years back at South while I was visiting. She looked exactly the same. Her hair was still long except, it was all white. I was sad to know she passed. She will never be forgotten.
From : Marianna Blanca
To : Family of Nanette Pontones
Date: May 30th 2024
May you be comforted by many good memories! Ms. Pontones was my Spanish teacher for 3 years at South High School and she was a gifted teacher and I have never forgotten her. I think of her every October 19th and will continue to do so until our spirits meet again.
From : Ann New
To : Nanette Pontones
Date: August 21st 2024
Tengo Exito. I am successful. This is the first Spanish phrase I learned from you on my first day as a freshman I'm 1982. You were the best teacher, mentor, and friend. Rest in peace sweet lady. I'll never forget you.