Age 76

Born in Exeter, England, Paul Frederick Celusta was the eldest of six siblings, born to Doreen and Edward Celusta. Shortly following his welcoming into the world, he arrived by boat with his parents, settling in Dearborn, MI. In 1964, he graduated from Fordson High School As a sergeant in the Army, he remained stateside as an English citizen. He attended Wayne State University, and after, Henry Ford Community College for Skilled Trades. In 1971, he married his long-time best friend and love, Patricia Julianne Carson. Paul worked the hardest for his family as an Electrician at Chrysler (from where he later retired). Paul provided not only college educations and cars for each of his three children; but, his deep love of animals, his sharp sense of humor and joking, and being a self-titled "Efficient Thinker" will forever live on in all of us who knew him.

Paul loved the outdoors and played baseball and hockey extensively. His great singing voice, his appreciation for a job well done and his priority of Family First, are lessons he enforced and lived, lessons which made this world a better place for all of us. We love you, forever and always.

Beloved husband of Patricia for 50 years. Loving dad of Alicia (John) Fitchett, Lance, and John Paul. Cherished papa of Quinn, Fiona, and Logan. Dear brother of Diane (Jim) Woodbright, Karen (Joe) Waske, Lisa Celusta, and the late Brian Celusta, and Lynne Weiss. Dearest son of the late Edward and Doreen. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.

Visitation Tuesday 2 pm - 7 pm with 7 pm Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Wednesday 10:30am followed by the 11 am Funeral Mass at St. Genevieve-St. Maurice