Ali V. Ismail

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Ali grew up in Harper Woods, attending Poupard Elementary School, Parcells Junior High School and Grosse Pointe North High School. He retained many close friendships based in the Pointes and Harper Woods, and visited his family there frequently.

Ali developed a love of the outdoors and all things maritime as a young adult. Starting as a young technician, he went on to become president of High Seas Technology of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, one of the world’s premier designers and installers of custom electronic systems for large motor yachts. Ali’s reputation in the motor yacht industry brought with it extensive travel to consult with clients in Hong Kong, Dubai, and many other international ports.

Ali and his beloved wife, Dr. Judith Malek-Ismail, were partners in worldwide adventures for thirty-seven years. Married in Glacier National Park, they celebrated their love of fishing, diving, motorcycles and travel all over the world. They shared their love with their treasured standard poodle, Luc Ismail, whom Ali called his "best buddy".

Ali is survived by his wife, Dr. Judith Malek-Ismail; mother, Betty Ismail; sister, Fatima Ismail; brother, Ahmed Ismail (Mary Ann); nephews, Jonathan Ismail, Scott Ismail, and Dr. Alex Ismail; mother-in-law Nancy Malek; niece, Natasha Malek; and nephew, Andrew Malek. Brother in-law of Norm Malek (Michelle).

Visitation will be held at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 2pm to 8pm. Interment will be on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:30am at Knollwood Memorial Park, 1299 Ridge Road North, Canton, MI 48187.

Donations to Ali's memory may be made to his favorite charity, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, online at https://www.bonefishtarpontrust.org/leftykreh/.