Age 86

Beloved husband of the late Joan for 58 years. Dear father of Susan (Brian) Elm, Julie (Corey) Reilly, Jacqueline (Kenneth) Taggart, and Janice (Daniel) Underwood. Loving grandfather of Chelsey, Jessica, Paige, Scott, Eric, Lauren, and Jennifer. Great grandfather of Zachary. Brother of the late Thomas, John 'Jack', and Robert.

Visitation Sunday 2 pm – 7 pm with a 6pm Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City. In state Monday 9:30 am followed by the 10 am Funeral Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood (at Merriman Road, 2 blocks north of Ford Rd).

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Thomas the Apostle or Amedisys Hospice.