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Philip Michael Insalaco

Philip Michael Insalaco

Mar 31, 2019

Philip was born on September 30, 1924, to Joseph and Rose, in Rochester, NY.

After high school, Philip was drafted into World War II and served in the US Army 45 th Infantry Division, aka the Thunderbirds. Philip spent much of his military service in battles fighting in the European Theater Operation and rose to the rank...

Richard 'Dickie' Gronowski

Richard 'Dickie' Gronowski

Mar 31, 2019

Age 71

Beloved husband of Linda for 14 years.  Loving father of Niki (David) Jankow, Michael (Kathy) Alonzi, and Jennifer (Eric) Hoard.  Cherished grandfather of Jonathon, Madison, Trey, Sienna, and Savannah.  Dear brother of Kathy, Shirley (Gary) Alaska, Marilyn Mootsey and Sharon. Cabana Boy was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members...

Patty (Mullen) Emery

Patty (Mullen) Emery

Mar 30, 2019

Age 59

Loving mother of Rob (Dorie Syme) Mitchell, Mike Mitchell, Greg (Alex Stauch) Emery and Dominique (Julien) Wielkopolan.  Cherished grandmother of Dominik, Makayla, Madison, Carson, Bentley, Jace, Tanner, and Rylan.  Dear sister of Belinda (Mark) Wiegand and Cindy (Mark) Thomas.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation Tuesday 6:30pm-8:30pm with...

William Roy Krashovetz

William Roy Krashovetz

Mar 30, 2019

Bill passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the age of 89.

Beloved husband of the late Delphine (Kopas) and Ruth Krashovetz (Cabanaw). He was preceded in death by his parents Mike and Mary and his sisters Mary Anne and Rosalie. William is survived by his brother Michael (Alice) and sister Marcia (Hartmut) Ripkin of...

Irene Mary Ruzycki

Irene Mary Ruzycki

Mar 29, 2019

Irene M. Ruzycki of Livonia, MI passed away peacefully to walk with Jesus on March 29, 2019. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.

Her influence, compassion, and love were felt by many throughout her 101 years on this earth. She was born in Detroit, MI to Simon and Salomea Wlodarcyk and...

David O. Stinnett

David O. Stinnett

Mar 29, 2019

Age 69

Beloved husband of Roxanne for 45 years.  Loving father of April (Eli) Allore and Andrea (Edward) Manderson. Cherished grandfather of Jenna, Austin, Erica, Gauge, and Bentley.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially his faithful black lab, Buddy.  He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who...

Anna Emily Crudo

Anna Emily Crudo

Mar 28, 2019

Anna Emily Crudo (nee: Centi) , age 85, fell asleep in Jesus at her winter home in Naples, Florida on Thursday, March 28, 2019surrounded by her family. Anna was born on July 30, 1933 in the village of Picenze in the Abruzzo region of Central Italy.To Giagento and Angelina(nee: Calvisi) Centi. Sheimmigrated to the United States with her parents,...

Janet D. Vendittelli

Janet D. Vendittelli

Mar 26, 2019

Janet D. Vendittelli. Age 65. Janet passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. She was adedicated teacher for thirty years and a devout Catholic, to whom family meant everything. Loving mother of Guy (Martha) Vendittelli and Lauren Vendittelli. Proud grandma of Kole, Henry and Charlie. Daughter of the late Henry (Patricia) Aprahamian and Frances Aprahamian. Dearest sister of Gary...

Laura Jane Sherlag

Laura Jane Sherlag

Mar 26, 2019

Age 89

Beloved wife of the late Anthony Sherlag. Cherished mother of Kathleen (James), A. Paul (Gayle) and Steven (Danielle).  Grandmother of Mary (Adam), Matthew (Zoe), Andrea, Anthony, Sophia, Lena and Ana.  Great-grandmother of Gwendolyn and Atticus.

Funeral Service 9:30 am Friday, April 26 th , at The Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N....

Pamela "Penny" Hix

Pamela "Penny" Hix

Mar 25, 2019

Age 72

Beloved wife of Ed for 45 years. Loving mother of Joe (Amanda) and Terry. Caring grandmother of Breana, Brandon, Emily and Avery. Loving sister of Dolores, Jerry, Pat and Susan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Visitation Saturday 1 pm until the 4:30 pm Eulogies at the John N. Santeiu &...

Charles E. Roberts

Charles E. Roberts

Mar 24, 2019

Age 91

Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Connie (Russ) Oliverio, Chuck (Terri), Michael (Wendy), Paula Jolet, Lori Turgeon (Chris Owen), Todd, and the late Pam. Much loved grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 17.

Memorial visitation Wednesday 3 - 8 pm. Eulogies 7 pm with Military Honors to follow at...

Gerald "Jerry" Cherwalk, Jr.

Gerald "Jerry" Cherwalk, Jr.

Mar 24, 2019

Age 37

Loving son of Jerry and Vicki. Dear brother of Jeffrey Worthy, Samantha and Tori. Cherished grandson of Don and Mary Richmond. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Memorial visitation Friday 2 - 8 pm with 6 pm Memory Sharing at the...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Mar 24, 2019

Age 73

Beloved husband of Paulette for 54 years. Dear father of Sherry Mifsud and the late Michael. Father-in-law of Amy. Loving grandfather of Nicholas (Mariah) Mifsud, Zachary (Elizabeth ) Taylor, Taylor Mifsud and Zoe Taylor. Great grandfather of Liam and Nathan.

Visitation Friday 2 - 8 pm. Funeral Service Saturday 10 am with Military...

Mary Rose Porcaro

Mary Rose Porcaro

Mar 23, 2019

Age 93

Beloved wife of the late Frank B. Porcaro.  Loving mother of Frank A (Nancy), Thomas, and Angela.  Cherished grandmother of Kelly and Kevin.

Burials will take place privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to American Cancer Society.

Gerald R. Varitek

Gerald R. Varitek

Mar 23, 2019

Gerald R. Varitek. Age 78. Jerry passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Anne Marie Varitek. Loving father of Dan Varitek, Joel Varitek, Jim Varitek and Tom (Tracie) Varitek. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Jesse, Zachary, Anna, Ryan, Leo, Kate and Maggie. Great grandfather of Jonah.Visitation will be Monday, April 1, 2019 at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral...

Lorraine E. Chmieleski

Lorraine E. Chmieleski

Mar 20, 2019

Age 90

Beloved wife of the late Casmir. Loving mother of Rita, James (Anne), Lori Haggerty, Thomas, and the late Robert. Beloved mother-in-law of Lorraine. Cherished grandmother of Leeha Betchel, Collin, Braden, Amanda, Rob, Ben, Candace Haggerty and Mary Swartz. Devoted great-grandmother of Kyla, Ryan, Connor, Hailey, Bryson, Mya, Azalea, Madison, Dane Swartz, and Jack Swartz. Dear...

Thurman John 'Johnny' Mcglothlin, Jr.

Thurman John 'Johnny' Mcglothlin, Jr.

Mar 20, 2019

Survived by his son T.J. McGlothlin, his grandson Michael, great grandson Easton, and brother Ed. Johnny was predeceased in death by his sisters Cassie and Sue.

Visitation Monday 10am-12pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). Burial Monday 1:30pm at Great Lakes National Cemetery,...

Bob Hocking

Bob Hocking

Mar 19, 2019

Age 88

Beloved husband of Fran for 64 years. Loving father of Robert Jr. (Sue), Anna (Douglas) Sparkman, Laura (Gary) Rumohr, John (Faye), Steve (Terri), Marilyn (Steve) Frazier and Gary (Jill). Beloved grandfather and great grandfather of many. Dear brother of Marilyn Hocking. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and a Proud enrolled...

John J. Boczar

John J. Boczar

Mar 19, 2019

Age 88

Beloved Husband of Josephine P. Boczar for 59 ½ years.  Dear Father of Janell M. (Fred) Hendershot, Justine A. Boczar, John F. (Heather Bone) Boczar and Joseph A. (Rebecca) Boczar.  Very proud Grandfather of Joshua Boczar, Katherine and Nicholas Boczar and Drew Boze.  Loving Brother of Patricia Gonet and the late Bernard Boczar.  Son of...

Eleanor Poole

Eleanor Poole

Mar 19, 2019

Age 91

Beloved wife of the late William "Frank" for 30 years. Loving mother of Timothy, Margaret (David) Farley, Judith Tuite, and the late Kevin. Devoted grandmother of Jennifer and Kristin Farley and Danielle Tuite.

Visitation Sunday 2 pm until the 7 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

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