James J. Dewan

James is survived by his children Patrick (Shari) Dewan, Katherine (Joseph) Szczepkowski, Colleen (Eric) Spencer, fiancee and best friend Sylvia Donahue. Proud Papa of Kaitlyn, Kaleigh, Cora, Jadyn, Kacey, Joseph, Piper, and James. Brother to Kathleen (Dan) O’Neill, Judith (Tom) Bruening, Peter (Maura) Dewan, Patricia (Donald) Kenny. Adored uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also, survived by his special aunt and Godmother Patricia Kelly. James is preceded in death by parents Francis P and Kathleen Dewan, sister Mary Gordon, and brother Francis M Dewan.

James was extremely proud of his Irish heritage being an active member serving in many officer positions in various Irish groups including Fraternal Order of United Irishmen and Chowder Society, Gaelic League of Detroit, Knights of Equity, and Ancient Order of Hibernians Stephen Walsh Division. He was recognized for his support by being named the Grand Marshal of the Detroit St. Patrick Parade in 2015.

Visitation Wednesday 2pm – 8pm A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road Warren Michigan 48088. Instate Thursday 11:00am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 95 Market Street, Mt. Clemens, MI. 48043 until time of mass 11:30am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, W. 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice or one of James’s favorites:

St. Patrick’s Senior Center - 58 Parson St, Detroit, MI 48201

Capuchins – 1820Mt. Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48207 313-579-2100

Detroit Irish Radio – 2891 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192