Born in Detroit, James was a long-time Sterling Heights resident. He was the go-to man for anything when it came to cars not only because he had worked in multiple aspects of the automotive industry his whole life, but because he was an avid car enthusiast. Aside from his passion for cars, James could be found duck hunting or on the water fishing whenever he could. James loved his kids and was always seen sitting on the sidelines to cheer them on for all of their activities.
Loving dad of Alexander Phalen, Sean Phalen, and Rachel Phalen. Dear brother of Mary Phalen (Mark Schrader), Ann (Frank) Gerds, Paul (Linda) Phalen and Judith Phalen. Former spouse and friend of Rebecca Phalen.Visitation Thursday, February 25th at 1:30pm until 7pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road in Warren. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research are appreciated.
