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December 2008
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a ORFEO DelPap a ORFEO December 18, 2008, age 83. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Loving father of Richard (Shirley), Ronald (OsaAnn), Gloria (William) Laird, Robert (Denise) and Michelle (Raymond) Grifka. Loving grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 12. Friend of Joyce Clixby. Visitation Saturday 3-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Instate Monday 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. time of Mass at St. Martin dePorres Church, 31515 Hoover Rd. (N. of 13 Mile Rd.). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
ABBRUZZINO ANTOINETTE ABBRUZZINO Age 66. December 21, 2008. Loving mother of Gina, Johnny, Teresa (Mario) Policicchio, and Laura (Joe) Grech. Loving Nonna of Geno, Gabrielle, Lorenzo, Salvatore, Marissa, and Nicolas. Family will receive friends Friday 1-8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at Stanley-Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Hgts. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church until 10 a.m. Mass.
ABDO NATALIE M ABDO NATALIE ABDO December 16, 2008, age 20. Beloved daughter of Mark and the late Lisa. Loving sister of Sherman and Mark. Dear granddaughter of Joseph and Dolores Abdo and the late Joseph and Vivian Leone. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation at church Friday, December 19th. In state 11:30 a.m. until time of Mass 12:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica (W. of Van Dyke). Arrangements by Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, Sterling Heights Chapel. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com
ABRAHAM JAMES ABRAHAM JIM ABRAHAM Age 79, December 14, 2008. Former Lt. of the Inkster Fire Department. Beloved husband of Fran for 59 years. Dear father of Frank, Joe (Jackie), Angela Lollio and Frannie (Dan) Price. Grandfather of Jaime Lyn, Michael, Kristin, Kelly, Tracy, Stacey, James and the late baby Joey. Great-grandfather of Dominic, Ella and Savannah. Brother of Esther Andary and Ruby Assad. Best friend of John McCartney and Kenny Carter. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill).
ABRAHAM ROSE MARY ABRAHAM ROSE ABRAHAM Age 78. December 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Homsy and the late Leon "Cy" Abraham. Dear mother of Rosanna, Leila, Diane and the late Sam and Cyanne Abraham. Loving Sitto of Khatina and Pauline. Big Sitto of Joey, Christina Rose and Samantha. Sister of Virginia (Moses) Abraham, Margaret Ghrair, Thomas (Pat) Mashour and the late George Mashour. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Services 7 p.m. Tuesday. Share a memory with the family at: www.kaulfuneralhome.com
ABRAHAMSSON PATRICIA L ABRAHAMSSON PATRICIA ABRAHAMSSON December 16, 2008, Beloved wife of Axel. Dearest mother of Jack (Loretta), Carol (Larry) Shepherd, Diane (Monte) Bruhn; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Robert. Memorial service Monday, December 29th at 1 p.m. at Prince of Glory Lutheran Church, 1457 W. 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, Michigan.
ADAMS MARILYN ADAMS MARILYN ODETTE ADAMS Age 77, December 6, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Adams. Dear mother of Robert A., Maureen (Charles), Kathleen (Thomas), Christopher, and Jarrod. She was blessed with grandchildren Aubrey, Lauren, Rachel, Sean, & Christopher; great-grandchildren Easton, Mikayla, and Carson. Mass today 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Wyandotte.
ADKIN-MOSLEY
CELESTE SULESS ADKIN CELESTE SULESS ADKIN-MOSLEY, CELESTE SULESS MOSLEY
CELESTE MOSLEY CELESTE ADKIN-MOSLEY ADKIN-MOSLEY, CELESTE (SULESS ADKIN);;
age 96; passed away at her residence Thursday, December 11, 2008. Family
Hour 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Franklin Road Church of
Christ, 1400 Franklin Road, with Funeral Service commencing immediately at
12 Noon. Bro. Darrell Holt, officiating. Interment Christian Memorial
Cemetery, 521 East Hamlin, Rochester, MI. Friends and pallbearers will
assemble at the church 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Mosley will Lie in State in
the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 4 to 8
p.m. Friday. Mrs. Celeste (Suless Adkin) Mosley was born April 2, 1912 in
Wolf Island, Missouri, the daughter of Will and Susie Adkin. Mrs. Mosley
leaves to cherish her memory 10 children, Elizabeth Kuykendoll, William
(Beatrice), Ruth Barge, Daisy Mosley, Della (Herbert) Lewis, and Shirley
Mosley all of CA, Larry Mosley, Evelyn (Robert) Ford, Joseph (Patricia)
Mosley all of MI, Ida Carter of MO; 33 grandchildren; 81 great
grandchildren; 34 great great grandchildren; 3 nieces, Willie Mae Bass and
Thelma Johnson both of Washington D.C., Margaret Farrell of Chicago, IL; 1
nephew, James Adkins of Washington D.C.; and a host of great nieces and
nephews. Mrs. Mosley was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Mosley; 3
sons, Robert, Matthew Jr., Eddie.
AGENS LAWRENCE AGENS Age 71. Died December 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Lawrence (Terry), Kimberly (Ray), the late Deborah and the late Christine. Dear grandfather of Larry, Keith, Joseph and Anthony. Great grandfather of Grayce. Brother of Donald (Lorraine), Yvonne, Doreen (Fred), Diane (Ronald), Madonna (Bernard), the late James (Margaret) and the late Thomas (Valerie). Also many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday at the Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home, 28605 Gratiot Ave. (2 blks. S. of 12 Mile), Roseville, from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of lowers, contributions to the family appreciated.
AGUAYO GUADALUPE AGUAYO Age 73 December 28, 2008. Retired from General Motors after 43 years as Human Resources Advisor, Hamtramck. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia. Beloved father of Deborah Dufour (the late Richard), Victoria Aguayo and Paul E. (Clover). Loving grandfather of Nicole. Dear brother of Maria and Barbara. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Resting at L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) Monday 4:30-9:00 p.m., Tuesday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 27101 W. Chicago (at Inkster) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com
ALBEE JOHN EDWARD ALBEE JOHN ALBEE Age 86. November 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving father of Stewart R. (the late Sydney), Louise A. (Gary) Miller and the late Barbara J. Proud grandfather of Jason and Brian Miller and Jamie Albee. A private memorial service will be held at Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Memorials to American Heart Association appreciated. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at: www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
ALBERT DONALD G ALBERT MD DONALD ALBERT MD 84, of Harbor Springs, MI passed away on December 6, 2008 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey, MI. Dr. Albert was the loving father of, Donald G. Albert, JR (Alice), Laurie Albert Williams (Guy), William R. Albert, (Susan), Julie Zoerhof and Sarah Albert. Grandfather of Alexis, Tyler, Zell, Neal, Eva, Ayla, Zoey and Great-Grandfather of Maddox. He was born in Susquehanna, PA, attended Penn State University and received his medical degree from Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia, PA. He was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Dr. Albert was a longtime resident of Bloomfield Hills and Torch Lake, MI. He had a private practice in internal medicine specializing in cardiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. He previously held positions as: Associate Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University; Director of Visiting Nurses Association, President of Michigan Heart Association, Medical Director of AAA of Michigan and Director of the Middlebelt Nursing Home. The Albert family would like to express their sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs for the wonderful care they provided over the last two years. Also; a thank you to the staff at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital for the care and treatment that was given. The family will be having a memorial service at a later date in Susquehanna, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Northern Michigan Regional Hospital Foundation in Petoskey, MI.
ALLEN JASON MICHAEL ALLEN JASON ALLEN Age 29. Beloved son of Donna (Steve) Litchfield and Norman (Anne) Allen. Dear father of Dakota and Dalton. Also survived by many loving family members & friends. Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the D. S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile). Please share memories at: www.Temrowski.com
ALLEN JEAN F ALLEN JEAN ALLEN December 2, 2008 Age 83, of Bloomfield Hills for 48 years. Beloved wife of Robert. Dear mother of Bud (Robin), Phill (Lieschen), Katie Cross (Stan) and Lisa Allen. Grandmother of Jaimie and Tori Allen, Christopher and Amanda Allen and Heather and Michael Cross. Sister of JoAnn Bunker and the late Mary Ann Dolan and twins Bud Campbell and Dolly McGann. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Thursday 2-8 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Hugo of the Hills Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Visitation begins at church 10a.m. Memorial tributes to the Lupus Foundation of America or the American Cancer Society. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
ALLESSIO CARMEN J ALLESSIO CARMEN ALLESSIO Age 85 of Warren and formerly of Clarksburg, West Virginia, a decorated WWII Veteran and former owner of Gratiot-7 Lounge, died December 6, 2008. Beloved husband of Marie (Johnson) of 61 years. Loving father of Rosemarie (Thomas) Benigni, Christina (Michael) Hiegel, Kathleen (Dr. Martin) Wedgle, Marianne (Albert) Ballor and John (Peggy) Allessio. Proud grandfather of Todd, Scott, Bradley Benigni, Jamie (Hiegel) Biotti, Mark Hiegel, Lindsay, Alexandra Brdak, Anthony Ballor, Katie and Amanda Allessio and five step-grandchildren. Also one great-grandchild on the way. Dear brother of Joseph Allessio, Anna Pishner and Clara Allessio. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile) Warren. Rosary 7 p.m. Mass Wednesday at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover, Warren. Time pending. Memorials to the Veterans Assn. or William Beaumont Hospice. ahpeters.com
AMATANGELO PETER M AMATANGELO PETER AMATANGELO Age 92, December 20, 2008. Graduate of Lawrence Tech and retired Chrysler engineer. Beloved husband of the late Angiolina. Dear father of Vincent (Judith) and Frank (Celeste) Amatangelo. Loving grandfather of Kathryn, Matthew, Christine and Michelle. Dear brother of the late John Amatangelo, Helen Pantalone and Ida Stangelwicz. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Road (at Seven Mile) Northville. Scripture service Sunday 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
AMBURGEY CONNIE AMBURGEY Age 63 of Taylor, December 22, 2008. Beloved mother of Jon E. (Jeanette) Amburgey. Dearest sister of Marcus Leon (Sue) Amburgey. Loving grandmother of Jordan, Alicia and Jeremy. Dear friend of Mary Ann McDougal. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Saturday at Voran Funeral Home 23750 Goddard Rd. (Taylor Chapel) from 12-2 p.m. with the Funeral beginning at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Amburgey Cemetery in Hindman, Kentucky. Obituary/Guest Book at www.voranfuneralhome.com
ANDERMAN WILLIAM E ANDERMAN WILLIAM ANDERMAN Age 90, December 7, 2008, of Grosse Pointe. Beloved husband of June Marks Anderman. Loving father of Milton (Diann), Marie (Andrew) Arlo, Richard (Denise) and the late William E. Anderman III. Dear grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Please sign William's online guest book at www.cremationmichigan.com
ANDERSON GLORIA M ANDERSON GLORIA ANDERSON Age 85. (Certified Travel Counselor and former member of The Village Club, Bloomfield, died) December 18, 2008. Beloved mother of Harry (Martha) Anderson Jr., Jane (Gary) Whitney, Robert (Leslie) Anderson, Kristin (Walter) DeMattia and Daniel (Doris) Anderson. Dear sister of Patricia Kish. Cherished grandmother of 10. Sister-in-law of Joan O'Connor. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (Betw. 9-10 Mile Rd., just N. of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Funeral Mass Tuesday, December 23rd, 11:30 a.m. (in state 11:00 a..m.) at St. Gerald Church, 21300 Farmington Rd., Farmington. Entombment Holy Sepulchre. Memorial tributes suggested to the Capuchins, Detroit, or St. Alexander Church Food Cupboard, Farmington Hills. heeney-sundquist.com
ANDERSON ROBERT O ANDERSON ROBERT ANDERSON Age 82, of Detroit, December 16, 2008. Robert is the beloved husband of Ruth for 58 years. Robert is also survived by many loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph "Lonnie", Eugene, Vernon, Sr., and sister Mona Lee Masters. Robert retired from Chrysler and was actively involved with the Masons and Oddfellows. Funeral services Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (just N. of Grand River, btw. 9-10 Mile Rd.), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Memorial tributes can be made to the donor's choice. heeney-sundquist.com
ANTHONY FR STEPHEN ANTHONY FR ANTHONY December 18,2008. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Dr. James (Marianne), Susan B. Anthony (James Leatherman), Diane C. Anthony and Catherine (George) Poletis. Dear brother of George (Adeena) Antonio. Also survived by four grandchildren. Visitation Monday at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 25225 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, from 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. with Trisagion Service 7:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Funeral Service 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. www.mccabefuneralhome.com
ANTONELLI ELSIE ANTONELLI PUCOVSKY ANTONELLI (NEE PUCOVSKY) Of Dearborn. Age 77. November 30, 2008. Beloved wife of Henry for 55 years. Dear mother of Maryann (Steve) Bacile, Lisa (Paul) Toupin and Tony (Fran). Loving Nonna of Angela, Erica, Nina, Gabby, Nicholas, Alexandria, Anna and Enrico. Dear sister of Paul Pucovsky, Mary Stoyanovich and the late Anna Meleg and Michael Pucovsky. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe (Near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn, Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Funeral Thursday at St. Martha's Catholic Church. In state 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.
ANTONELLI GERALD MASCAGNI ANTONELLI GERALD ANTONELLI Age 72, December 9, 2008 of Shelby Twp. Beloved husband of Sally. Dear father of Gary Antonelli. At his request, no services will be held. Memorials suggested to Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica.
ARDITTO ARTHUR ANTHONY ARDITTO ARTHUR ARDITTO 86+, Born July 31, 1922 in Detroit. Michigan, passed away December 10, 2008 in Florida. Loving husband of the late Edna. Beloved father of Richard A. (Pilar) Ardito and Susan M. Sanderfer. Grandfather of Angela, Renae, Stephen, Mandi, Korby and Gina. Great grandfather of Falyn and Rylee. Brother to Marie T. Caldwell, Delphine F. Ardito, John R. Ardito and Barbara A. Kerr. Uncle to many loving nieces and nephews.
ARIM MAURICE J ARIM MAURICE ARIM MAURY ARIM December 19, 2008 Age 91. Maury grew up in Detroit and graduated from St. Leo's High School in 1936. He joined Ross Roy Advertising in Detroit, beginning a life long career in professional photography. During WWII he served in an observation battalion in the European Theater, November 1, 1943 to December 8, 1945. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. After the war Maury returned to Ross Roy Inc. where he advanced to Director of Photography and head of the photographic department. Survived by loving wife Norma "Mickey" to whom he was married for 62 years. Dear father of Barbara Wagner (Thomas), Elizabeth Palms (Stephen), William (Kristin), and Robert (Carolin). Grandfather of Matthew, Benjamin, Katherine Palms, Laura Wagner, Kevin and Jefferey Palms, and Kendra and Sophia Arim. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile), Sunday 3-8p.m. Prayer service Sunday 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 25225 Code Road Southfield. Visitation begins at Church at 9:30 a.m. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
ARNDT ROBERT JAMES ARNDT SR ROBERT ARNDT SR November 22, 1923 - December 15, 2008. Naval Veteran of WWII. Robert was preceeded in death by his wife Virginia and survived by five children, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grand children.
ASHBURN BRIAN W ASHBURN BRIAN ASHBURN Interior Designer and co-founder of Elegance by Design in Ferndale, passed away December 18, 2008. Loving partner of Daniel Behnke. Brother of Laurie and Michael Ashburn. Uncle of Spencer Ashbur, Natalie, Tara, Matt, and Kevin Behnke, Kenan, Kyle and Jack Daly. Devoted friend of Deborah DeLaurier. He is predeceased by his parents Harvey and Betty Ashburn. Though mourning his passing, a vast and diverse community celebrate the life of a wonderful man, designer, and friend. Private services will be held in Dresden, Ontario, Canada. A memorial gathering will be held at Elegance by Design, 231 W. 9 Mile, Ferndale, MI on January 18, 2009 between the hours of noon and 3 p.m. A memorial scholarship has been established at MSU benefiting students of the Interior Design Program. Donations may be to Brian Ashburn Memorial Scholarship, C/O University Advancement, Attn. Lynn Pfaff, Michigan State University, 300 Spartan Way, Lansing, MI 48824.
ATCHOO DR PETER ATCHOO Age 78, died at his home on December 14, 2008. He leaves behind his wife Dr. Nathima Atchoo, and his children Dr. Faris, Fanar Wright, Firas and Fawaz. Dr. Atchoo practiced Opthalmology in Waterford and Lake Orion. He was a graduate from the School of Medicine in Bagdad in 1953. His Funeral Mass will be today at St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church, West Bloomfield, at 10 a.m. Donations to the Leader Dogs for the Blind. Arrangements entrusted to Southfield Funeral Home.
ATTAWAY JAMES FLOYD ATTAWAY JAMES ATTAWAY Age 79, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, died at home December 27, under the compassionate care of Arbor Hospice, following several years of ill health. Jim is survived by his wife, Doris; son, Stephen J. Attaway; daughter, Karen M. Attaway; son-in-law, Martin P. Wolfertz; and grandchildren, Meredith (James) Rogers and John (Amy) Attaway. Jim received his MBA from the University of Michigan in 1953 followed by a 55-year career in public accounting. Some of his clients were with him for more than 30 years, passing through two to three generations. Funeral services are private with a memorial service at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to Arbor Hospice, Red Cross, and the Salvation Army. Arrangements by Muehlig Funeral Chapel.
AUBEL ANTHONY A AUBEL ANTHONY AUBEL 77. Retired Detroit Police Officer. Dear husband of Josephine. Dear father of Deborah (Fred) Jordan, Brenda Vincent, David, Colleen (Mack) Brown, and Sandra O'Day. Dear brother of Joseph (Georgette), and the late Mildred, Caroline, Vasil, Sam, and Frank. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore. Visitation Monday 2:30-9 p.m.
AUBEL HERBERT NORMAN AUBEL HERBERT AUBEL Age 80 of Shelby Twp., died Saturday, December 27, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Mottle who passed April 15, 1999. Herbert is survived by his children Mark (Karen) and Kim Aubel; three grandchildren (Tim, Rachel, and Phillip); siblings June Bacon and James (Shirley) Aubel. Mr. Aubel is predeceased by his parents Ross and Hilma and his brother Robert. He was a proud United States Air Force Veteran. He worked for Ford Motor Company for over 25 years as a Machine Repairman. Visitation Friday 10:00 a.m. until time of Service 12:00 noon at the Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel, 48271 Van Dyke (S. of 22 Mile Rd.) in Shelby Twp. Share online condolences at www.gramerfuneralhome.com
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