Daniel M. Iezzi

Daniel Michael Iezzi, age 85 a longtime resident of Eastpointe, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Iezzi was born December 28, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan the son of the late Joseph and the late Santa Iezzi. Daniel served his country in the United States Army during World War II. After his military service he worked for years as a TV repairman, many may remember TV Dan. Always the entrepreneur Mr. Iezzi later opened a delicatessen at the Gratiot Central Market. He and his partner ran the deli until he retired. When Mr. Iezzi was not work he loved to watch sports, however football was his favorite. Along with sports his other passion was his family and spending time with his beloved cockapoo. Surviving Mr. Iezzi is his beloved wife, Jackie. He is the dear father of Joseph Iezzi, Donna Schmidt, Cindy Cairns, Daniel Jr. (Jenny) Iezzi, Kathy Iezzi, and Shari Cheick. Loving grandfather of Joseph Iezzi, Alex Iezzi, Dennis (Kathleen) Schmidt, Danielle (Brian) Simms, Courtney Cairns, Billy Cairns, Jacob Iezzi, Gabriel Iezzi, Angelina Iezzi, the late Kristofer Bray, Domonic Schavey, Nicholas Cheik, Angelo Cheik, and great-grandfather of Noah, and Cameron Simms. He is the brother of Ida (Paul) Dettloff, and the late Orlando, and Joseph Iezzi. Brother in-law of Mary Iezzi, and Connie Iezzi. Mr. Iezzi is also survived by his precious companion KiKi. Daniel was cherished and loved by all who knew him. Visitation for Mr. Iezzi will be Sunday from 3-9 pm with a 7pm Rosary Service, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 mile). Mr. Iezzi will lie in state Monday 9:30 am at St. Basil Catholic Church in Eastpointe, until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10 am. Celebrating the Funeral Liturgy will be Rev. Fr. Tony Sulkowski. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Roseville. Please share memories of Mr. Iezzi at his guest book.