James Mathew Mandl

James "Jim" Mathew Mandl, age 65, of Clinton Township passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 due to complications from cancer surgery. He was born March 31, 1948 in Grosse Pointe Farms. Jim was a retired real estate appraiser having worked for NBD. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Roseville, where he was a member of the Ushers Club and was a past president of the H.I. Men’s Club. He coached track, soccer and softball. He was a very proud blood donor, having donated nearly 11 gallons in his life. Jim was a wrestling historian and contributor to many wrestling websites and blogs. He was an avid fan and season ticket holder of the Detroit Tigers. He was a 1971 graduate of Wayne State University. He graduated in 1966 from Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, where he continued to volunteer at events and fund raisers until 2005 when the school closed. He was one of only six N.D. Emerald Award recipients - an award given for distinguished service to the school. He was vice president of the Friends of Notre Dame - the Notre Dame High School Alumni Association, keeping the spirit of the Fighting Irish alive since 2005. He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Marge”, children Jim and Melissa (Jason) Mase, grandchildren Natalie and Matthew, his dear Aunt Betty Pazdro, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Thursday 2-9pm and Friday 2-9pm at Resurrection Funeral Home 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI. Scripture service and sharing of memories Friday at 7pm officiated by Fr. John Kiselica. Funeral Mass Saturday 10am at Holy Innocents Church, 26100 Ridgemont, Roseville, MI, friends may visit beginning at 9:30.The mass will be concelebrated by Father John Wynnycky and Father John Kiselica. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Holy Innocents Church or The Friends of Notre Dame High School.