Joseph John Campbell

Joseph John Campbell, age 75, Ret. Detroit PD passed away peacefully on August, 30, 2009 surrounded by his loving family in St. Clair Shores. The last of eight children born to Russell and Marie (Striech) Campbell, Joe grew up on the East Side of Detroit and graduated from St. Martins High School in 1952. He served in the USCG before joining the DPD in 1956. He retired 1981 but later worked at St. Johns Hospital before joining the Federal Mogul Corporation providing executive protection. Joe's real passions were golfing, boating, singing, and spending time with his family and friends. He wowed many audiences at weddings and at local clubs with his renditions of Mack the Knife, and all of his Sinatra favorites. He is survived by his children, Molly Campbell, Joseph Campbell (Janet), Jill Campbell, Bonnie Palmer (Dan)and Sara Campbell. He was predeceased by his daughter Vanessa Campbell. Loving grandfather of nine.Dear brother of Francis, Russell, Mary and the late Anna, Clarice, Lawrence and Robert. Everyone's favorite Uncle, Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews who all still think that they were his favorite.Memorial visitation Wednesday 1-4 & 6-9 PM at A. H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd. Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial gathering Thursday 10:30 AM until memorial Mass 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15004 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or to The Colorectal Cancer Coalition, Alexandria, VA.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

US 48236