Age 83. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Trisha L. Whitaker, Penny (Steve) Immel, Laurie (Tom) Kurke and the late Edward. Cherished grandfather of Mikael Whitaker, William (Paul) Whitaker, Minta (Casey) Dresselhouse, AJ Kurke, Dylan Kurke, Jessica Immel, and Lindsey Immel and great grandfather of Cody Dresselhouse. Dear brother of the late Robert and Larry.

Visitation Sunday 2-7pm with the Funeral Service Monday 1pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Memorials suggested to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation www.firehero.org