Age 53

Beloved husband of 10 years to Teresa. Loving father of Michael. Treasured son of Louis and the late Vera. Nephew of Uncle Tony of Phoenix, Aunt Catherine of Orlando, Aunt Mary of San Diego and the late Aunt May.  Cousin of Derek, Kim, and Patrick. Dear son-in-law of Alessandro and Elda Silvestri. Dear brother-in-law of Lisa (Franco) Barretta, Nancy (Dan) Orlandi, Sandra (Nino) DiDomenico and Tina Silvestri. Adored uncle of Vincenzo, Marella, Anastasia, Salvatore, Alessandro, Isabella and Francesco. He will also be missed by many family members in Ireland.

He leaves behind many memories with his wife Teresa and son Michael. On a typical Sunday, you could find them at the local bar/pub enjoying his favorite pastime of watching football games and enjoying the atmosphere but no matter where he went, he could strike up a conversation with anyone. He had a great sense of humor and loved making people laugh. His love for cooking carried through most of his life, even landing himself as a chef at a five-star restaurant. He enjoyed traveling to new places and learned much history. His favorite spot was going by the water in Wyandotte where he could sit and reflect. Spending time with family was important to him, especially when he would meet his father once a week for breakfast to catch up on life. Him and his son Michael were inseparable. They were like best friends and leaned on each other for everything.

Michael served the community of Redford as a police officer. Serving his community was an honor to him and helping people was his passion. His caring and compassionate heart-built respect for all, which in turn, created respect for him.

God bless his soul.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends but let us continue to celebrate his life as that's what he would want.

Visitation Tuesday 2-7pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). Funeral Service Wednesday 10:30am at St. Linus Catholic Church, 25500 Hass (between Ford & Warren, west of Gulley).

Memorials suggested to the family.