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Bill Stein

Bill Stein

Jul 28, 2018

Age 80 Beloved husband of the late Patricia.  Dear father of James.  Brother of Sr. Mary Alicia and Dorothy (Richard). Visitation Wednesday 2 pm - 8 pm.  Funeral service Thursday 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family.

Helen M. Adamski

Helen M. Adamski

Jul 25, 2018

Helen Adamski (nee: Lapko) of Dearborn Heights passed away on July 25, 2018 at the age of 84, in Riverview, Michigan. She was born on January 29, 1934 to Alec John and Mary (nee: Kinnick) Lapko in Herbert, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late Charles; dear mother of Paulette (John) Burkmyre; grandmother of Rene' (Jeff) Krueger and great grandmother...

Michael S. Hammond

Michael S. Hammond

Jul 24, 2018

Age 70.Beloved husband of Marilynn for 33 years. Loving father of Dana and Nicole (Chris Flavin). Dear grandfather of Allison, Alexander and Chelsea. His loving dog Ross. Also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews.Visitation Thursday 2pm until the 7pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and...

Lillian R. Czuj

Lillian R. Czuj

Jul 23, 2018

Age 85. Loving wife of the late Edward.  Loving mother of Patti Whybrew, Sandra (Jeff Berry) Henry and Michael (Wendi). Dear grandmother of Casey (Matt Hetherwick) Czuj, Sean (Cristina) Henry and Chad Henry. Great grandmother of Matthew. Memorial Visitation Friday 4-8pm and Saturday 12pm until the 1pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...

Luella "Lou" Unzicker

Luella "Lou" Unzicker

Jul 21, 2018

Age 90. Beloved wife of Jan for 50 years.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends, especially her beloved dog Charlie. Visitation Tuesday from 2-8 pm. Funeral Service Wednesday at 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford...

Harry Zoccoli

Harry Zoccoli

Jul 21, 2018

Harry Zoccoli was born 3-28-32 in the Bronx New York to first generation Italian American Mother Rose and an Italian Immigrant Father Harry. He had a very colorful childhood and early adult life. In 1955 he was in a terrible car accident breaking his leg, crushing his right foot, breaking his pelvis, and rupturing his spleen. While at Fordham Hospital...

Charles M. Faulkner

Charles M. Faulkner

Jul 21, 2018

Charles "Charlie" Faulkner, 83 years young

Survived by his wife, three daughters, their families and numerous family members, Charlie was a man that was dearly loved, is already deeply missed, and will always be cherished. He was an amazing husband, father, son, uncle, brother and grandfather.

Charlie's story begins on February 20, 1935 in Knoxville,...

Antonia Casamatta

Antonia Casamatta

Jul 21, 2018

Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Guiseppe.  Loving mother of Luigia (George) Schembri, Cesidio, Vincenzo and Diodato.  Cherished grandmother of George III, Jason (Megan), Amanda, Robert, Anthony, JoAnn, Vince and Victoria.  Dearest great-grandmother of Cameron, Dominic, Kayla, Haley, Adriana and Carter.  Loving sister of Maria and the late Arsilia, Domenico, and Teresa.  Dearest daughter of the late Diodato...

Walter "Shug" Mencer, Jr.

Walter "Shug" Mencer, Jr.

Jul 19, 2018

Age 49. Loving son of Walter, Sr. and the late Jane.  Beloved father of Nakaya Harris, Deanne Mencer, Alan-Michael Mencer and Jonathan Mencer.  Dearest brother of Roderick, Tiffany, Claudine Morris, Jennifer (Michael) Hariston and Dee Dee Bryd.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed, especially by his friend Dedra. Memorial Visitation Saturday at 1pm until time...

Patrick G. Carney

Patrick G. Carney

Jul 18, 2018

Pat lived in Detroit and Dearborn, Michigan. He married his wife, Peggy in July 1956. They were blessed with 42 years of marriage before Peggy was called home to the Lord. Loving dad of Dan (Michelle) Carney, Mary Ellen (Allen) Rievert, Susan Carney, Michael F. Carney and Tim Carney. Cherished grandpa of Erin, Katie, Sean and Shannon. Great grandpa...

Ronald J. Pooley

Ronald J. Pooley

Jul 18, 2018

On July 18, 2018, Ron won his battle with cancer. He was 66. His voice can be heard as he walks with the Lord.  Ron was the longtime owner of Ron's Clean Sweep Janitorial Service.  He was proceeded in death by his father Richard Pooley, mother Ethel Pooley, and brothers Richard and Randy Pooley.  Ron is survived by brothers...

Violet Powers

Violet Powers

Jul 18, 2018

On Wednesday, July 18th Violet Powers, cherished mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother passed away in her 90 th year, after a long-fulfilled life, with family at her side.  Beloved wife of the late Harold (Bob).  Treasured mother of Carol (Mark) Plichta, Dianne (the late Ron) Ratusznik, John, Paul, Jill (Rick) Dela Cruz, Linda (Bill) Berry and William (Kristin)...

Judith Claire Fellrath (Nee: Langdon)

Judith Claire Fellrath (Nee: Langdon)

Jul 17, 2018

Age 83 Beloved wife of the late John Jr.  Dear mother of Mary Claire, Dr. John III, Martha Friedrich, Paul L. (Pamela), Christopher and Patrick (Daria).  Loving grandmother of Mark, Katrina, Diana, Joshua, Jacqueline, Luke and Landon.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Judy was a member of Divine Child Altar Society, and Eucharistic Minister of the Holy...

Victor Abdo

Victor Abdo

Jul 16, 2018

Age 83 Beloved husband of Josephine for 64 years.  Dear father of Mary (Greg) Winokur, Barb, Debra (Brian) McAndrew, Suzan, Carrie (Joseph) Mnich and Robert (Amy).  Loving grandfather of Martin and Samuel Gorton, Jaclyn (Riaz) Sheriff, Zachary, Benjamin and Ethan Abdo.  Great grandfather of Landon, Parker, Oliva and Griffin.  Son of the late Samuel and Sadie Abdo.  Also survived by...

David Allen Wiacek

David Allen Wiacek

Jul 15, 2018

Age 35 Beloved son of Linda Bacon and Gary Wiacek.  Dearest friend and partner of Cindy.  Loving father of Raymond and Noah.  Dearest brother of Daniel (Shawn), Bryon and Brianna.  Cherished nephew of Auntie Mickey, Uncle Bill, Susan Nicholet, Aunt Jacquie and Uncle Bobby.  He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many cousins, family and friends....

Richard Czarnecki Ph.D.

Richard Czarnecki Ph.D.

Jul 15, 2018

Beloved husband of Dolores (Kadzielawski) for 60 years.  Dear father of Christine (the late Thomas) Rohan, David (Mary) Czarnecki, Paul (Kristin) Czarnecki and the late Carol Ann Boran.  Loving grandfather of Timothy and James Rohan, and Steven Czarnecki.  Dear brother of Genevieve Czarnecki.

Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at University of Michigan – Dearborn, where he was...

Joan Kozack

Joan Kozack

Jul 11, 2018

Age 75. Dear cousin of Gloria Crothers, Christina Vickers, Richie and Amy Crothers, Erica Martin and Andrew Vickers.  She will be deeply missed by her dear group of long time friends and her friends at American House. Memorial visitation Saturday August 4, 2018 from 12 Noon until a 1pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

Alice Biernat

Alice Biernat

Jul 11, 2018

Alexandra "Alice" Urynowicz Biernat was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 6, 1930. She lived in Detroit and its near suburbs her entire life, and passed away in Garden City, Michigan on July 11, 2018.

Alice was the child of Polish immigrants, Alexander and Katherine (Witek) Urynowicz, and grew up speaking both English and Polish in the...

Mark Eric Sabourin

Mark Eric Sabourin

Jul 11, 2018

Mark "Poof" Sabourin. Age 50.Mark passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.Beloved son of Patricia and the late Frank Sabourin.Loving brother of Matthew (Kim) Sabourin .Dearest cousin of many.Mark shared a special bond between childhood friends for over 40 years; Dave, Gino, Theresa, Ted, Jeff, Doug, Rich, Michelle and Kim.He relied on Sister Pat Sabourin for guidance and comfort.Mark...

Louis Ostroskie

Louis Ostroskie

Jul 9, 2018

Age 90 Beloved husband of Virginia for 62 years.  Dear father of Louann Truxal, Linda (Michael) Weavers, and Kathleen (Joseph) Conroy.  Loving grandfather of Justin & Nicholas Truxal, Alexandra & Michele Weavers, and Jacob, Michael, Kyle & Zachary Conroy.  Great grandfather of Olivia Truxal. Visitation Thursday 2 pm - 8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu &...

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