Age 81

Beloved husband of the late Claudia.  Dear father of Vanessa (Sky) Lechel, Allen, and Charles (Robin).  Loving grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 9.  Brother of Shirley Cookson and Carmen Puro-Dell.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday 1-8pm  with the Funeral Service Saturday 10 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

Family suggests memorials to Karmanos Cancer Center or the Alzhiemer's Association.