Past Funerals that happened November 2022 – October 2023

Age 86 of Flat Rock.

Beloved husband of Angelina Luppino.  Loving father of Madeline Luppino and Benjamin (Shannon) Luppino.  Dearest grandfather of Derek (Emilee) Tester, Adam (Alexandra) Tester, Ross Luppino, Luke Bailo, Angelina Luppino and Linda Luppino.  Great grandfather of Trent Tester, Jude Tester, Shane Tester and Jaxson Tester.  Dear brother of Robert (the late Loretta) Luppino, Diane (the late Michael) Hicks and the late Ann (the late Stanley) Malicki.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

 

 

 

Saturday, March 25, 2023

  • Instate
    12:30-1:00pm
  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    1:00 pm
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Age 84 of Wauconda, IL

Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Lemay. Loving father of Rita Schuh (James Gearhart). Dear grandfather of Brittney Schuh. Cherished brother of Norman and Joseph (Marcel), the late Joseph (Clement), the late Claire Liphardt and the late Pauline Toltesi. Paul was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan and was a longtime resident of Wyandotte. Dear son of the late James and Marie Lemay. He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was a Machine builder, loved golfing and football and was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.

 

 

Saturday, March 25, 2023

  • Instate
    9:30-10:00 am
  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Age 72 of Southgate.

Beloved husband of Phyllis Pawlowski.  Loving father of Andy (DeAnn) Pawlowski, Chris (Angela) Pawlowski and Maria Pawlowski.  Dearest grandfather of Haley, Morgan, Ethan and Evan.  Dear brother of Caroline Sabuda, Angeline Szeles, Margaret Strawsine and the late Alice Barnyak.  Also survived by many other relatives.

 

Family Tribute ~

Cass S. Pawlowski of Southgate lived life to its fullest in his 72 years. An educator, church organist, musician, husband, father, grandfather, brother and best friend there ever was – that was Cass.  To know him was to love him.  God called Cass home on March 4, 2023. He was surrounded by the love of his family.

A 1968 graduate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School, Cass married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis, on May 7, 1971, a day before his 21st birthday. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2021.

Cass began playing organ at what is now Our Lady of Scapular Church while he was still in high school. He continued to share his love of God and music from 1972 to 2013 as the music director at St. Joseph Catholic Church, now St. Vincent Pallotti. Cass initiated a choir and led this music ministry at the church, bringing prayer through song. Music was his lifelong passion, as a keyboardist with his band, Music Express, playing at area churches and, in later years, entertaining at local nursing homes.

When not playing music, Cass and his wife enjoyed going to church festivals and outdoor concerts. They were Detroit Symphony Orchestra season ticket holders. Cass’ music lives on via his YouTube https://youtube.com/@cassp50 Channel where he often serenaded friends and family.

Cass earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Eastern Michigan University and taught English at Shumate Junior High in the Gibraltar School District from 1972 to 2005. Students recognized “Mr. Pawlowski” long after he retired. With the start of each school year, he reveled in planning teacher reunions and celebrating the students and profession that were part of his life for 33 years.

In retirement, Cass and Phyllis wintered in Florida, making new and lasting friends and also reconnecting with high school classmates. They also loved northern Michigan, traveling to the Traverse City and Petoskey areas annually to revisit places they enjoyed time and time again. The couple celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on an Alaskan cruise, and Cass’ retirement as a church organist,  with a Mediterranean cruise with fellow parishioners.

While he loved travel and music, above all else, Cass loved his family. While his children were growing up, he frequented ice arenas where they skated, attended plays where his son did lighting and at band competitions where his daughter competed. As a grandfather, he was often on the sidelines at soccer, softball, hockey and baseball games, cheering on his four grandchildren.

Honor Cass by living each day as a gift.

Memorial contributions are appreciated to Irish Pallotine Fathers.

 

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Age 86 of Southgate.

Beloved wife of the late Roger. Loving mother of Roger (Kelley) Schear, Robbie (Dan) Tucker, Eric (Debra) Schear, Paul (Antonia) Schear, the late Adam Schear, the late Patrice Amiot, and the late Gregory(the late Margaret) Schear. Mother in law of Jeff Amiot. Dear sister of Theresa Bilek. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Cremation will take place at The On-Site Crematory located within the Molnar Funeral Homes – Brownstown Chapel.

 

~ Family Tribute ~

Schools
She went to St. Pats in Wyandotte and graduated from there.

Work History
Her younger years she worked at Neisner’s Dime Store in Wyandotte. But her full time job became raising a family of 7 children. So many meals had to be cooked but when her husband retired she told him “It’s your turn to cook because I’m done”.

Organizations Involved
She was involved in her church alway went weekly to mass until she was not able but kept her faith. She gave generously to the parish and religious groups outside of the church.

Personality Traits
She had a huge heart, very caring and very kind. She carried every emotion of everyone she cared for. She was very social and had the gift of gabbing even to the strangers she encountered. She never lost her humor or her feistiness.

Hobbies
She loved to bowl, play bunko and in her younger years she loved to knit. Loved visiting her neighbors for coffee. But we believe her favorite hobby was shopping and most definitely the dollar store. She loved to travel with her McGrath clan and loved camping trips with her family.

What you Remembered for
Her love for her family never left her. She loved her husband the first time she saw him and he saw her. Her grandkids and great grandkids were the joy of her life, she always loved to talk about them to everyone. She was very proud. She cherished her children and knew they wanted the best for her even though she thought they were bossing her around the last few years, but she knew it was for the best and never stopped loving them. She had wonderful friendships and neighbors and always kept in touch. She was a strong woman and fought hard every time she was against a battle, whether it was a health issue or the loss of a loved one and from her beliefs it taught us what a family is truly all about, Love!!

Liked to be Remembered
Her family and her upbringing. She was very close to her siblings and never forgot about her nieces and nephews always on board with the McGrath trips. Her love of the holidays and everyone together meant the world to her, never left anyone out even if they were a stranger. Her Irish heritage was very important. Her love for clothes and bright colors were important to her always wanted her hair to look nice especially if she was to see her brother because he believed your hair should always look nice and that haunted her. She loved her flowers in the summer and always told us you better have tomatoes.

 

Friday, March 10, 2023

  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Fitzpatrick, Cara Renee, age 52 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away on Saturday February 25, 2023. Loving wife of Gerard “Gerry” Fitzpatrick Jr. Beloved step mother of Jack and Madison Fitzpatrick. Cara was proceeded in death by her parents, Fred and Linda Onkalo. Cara enjoyed road trips and loved going to northern Michigan, camping and sitting in front of a bon fire with a glass of wine. She loved shopping, especially thrift stores. Cara and Gerry married on September 10, 2016, reconnecting after 30 years. They were very happy in their 6 1/2 years of marriage.

 

 

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Age 73 of Riverview.

Beloved wife of 52 years to Ralph.  Loving mother of Ralph (Cheryl) and Tiffany.  Dearest grandmother of Grace and Noah.  Dear sister-in-law of Robert (Nancy), Richard, Roger, Ross (Karen), Jennifer (Mike) and Keith (Anne).  Aunt of Tayler, Richie and Adam.  Great Aunt of Max.  Preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Recoskie.

Darlene was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who was always there when we needed her.  She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community.  Darlene was a long-term member of the Father Solanus Guild and Christian Mothers.

Memorial Contributions are appreciated to the Solanus Casey Center.

 

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Galazka, Mavis Patricia, age 93 of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John Galazka. Loving mother of Lauren (Joe) Slachta and David (Kelly) Galazka. Dearest grandmother to Alysia (Jason) Bridges and great grandmother to Logan and Jackson Bridges. Mavis is survived by her sister Janna (Ron) Chelland and the late David (Mary) Bilokury. Mavis is survived by many nieces and nephews. Mavis rode her bike well into her 70’s and worked until she was 80. Mavis had a very sweet soul and would do for others before herself. She never met a stranger and was very charismatic with a big heart. Mavis was a loving mother and absolutely loved kids. She enjoyed visiting her sister in Muskegon, loved Lake Michigan and traveling the west side of Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial donations be made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute or the Wyandotte Animal Adoption Center (Links Below).

Karmanos Cancer Institute Donations Page:

https://support.conquer.org/page/57038/donate/1?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NonBrandSL&cmpid=PPC&s_src=TN&s_subsrc=Google&skid=NonBrandSL&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzd2F49Kf_QIVCMqUCR0pqwtsEAAYASABEgLEg_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Wyandotte Animal Adoption Center Donation Page:

https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lraeAKtbts7nWLs7hgorDCgllEzGf28IfEyN6KWU29csDyTY3d0SGK9aWhoxIOkGvVwrlSG76Ntsso1U

 

Monday, February 20, 2023

  • Instate
    9:30-10:00 am
  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Age 85 of Wyandotte.

Loving mother of Carrie (Matthew) Hall. Dearest grandmother of Kaitlyn Truxall and Brendon Truxall. Proud aunt of Avis (Mitch) King.  Also survived by many cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, the late Russell Bulley, siblings, Vincent Baumia, Burnetta Baumia, and her parents, Linus and Elsie. Memorial Contributions are appreciated to St. Vincent Pallotti.

~Family Tribute~

Georgetta was a secretary for the Downriver Community Conference and Wyandotte Chemicals. She had many hobbies outside of work. They included camping all over the state of Michigan, painting, especially outdoor landscapes and the Great Lakes, and reading. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting afghans and throw blankets. Perhaps most of all, Georgetta enjoyed spending time with her family.

 

Friday, February 17, 2023

  • Instate
    9:30-10:00 am
  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Age 97 of Wyandotte.

MUZZIN, Beverly J., age 87, of W. Bloomfield, February 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dante Muzzin.  Loving mother of Mark (Lisa-Marie) Muzzin, Diane Gallagher, Kathaleen (James) Combs, Cynthia (Thomas) Callahan, Debora (Brian) Maniko and David (Deborah) Muzzin.  Dearest grandmother of Anthony (Autumn), Zachary (Colleen), Nolan (Lisa), Kale (Mikayla), Meghan, Shannon (Steve), Sean, Courtney (Mark), Jill (Steve), Erika (Dave), Ronnie (Kevin), Suzanne, Tara (Eric), Aaron (Laura), Dr. Jeffrey, Brian (Kelly), Michelle (Sean), Thomas (Robyn), Vincent (Amy), Dante (Mekenzie), Joey and great-grandmother of 29 and great-great-grandmother of 3. She is also survived by her siblings Robert (Rose-Marie) Phillips, Janet (Ray) Greene and her sister-in-law Sherrie Phillips. She is preceded in death by her parents Audrey and Lyle Phillips, her brother John Phillips and her sister Jane (George) Eldred, her son-in-law Daniel Gallagher, her grandson Jamie Combs, and her great-grandson Carson Muzzin.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Angela Hospice

 

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Age 70 of Wyandotte.

Loving mother of Jennifer (Jeff) Maloney. Dearest grandmother of Carson, James (Aurore), Hailey (Scott), and Tyler. Great grandmother of Alba and Winnie. Dear sister of Rose Boileau, Geraldine Boileau, Jack Randazzo, and Gaetano Randazzo. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Salvatore “Sam” and Frances, as well as a son, Joel Hillebrand.

Memorial donations are appreciated to Salvation Army or St. Vincent Pallotti Church.

~ Family Tribute~

Paola was a member of the Downriver Italian American Club, She enjoyed Pilates, gardening, but her favorite thing to do was spend time with family and her dog, Maverick.

 

Monday, February 13, 2023

  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
    Get Directions