Doris was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Catholic grade school and graduated from Servite Catholic High School. Doris married the love of her life, Danny, on October 16 1970. Together, they spent 51+ loving years together and had two daughters. Doris worked at a child care center while their children were at school, but always made time to fit in her favorite job, being a mom to Kristina and Michelle. She prioritized taking care of her children, as she would take the summers off to be with them. Doris was very involved with the girls’ school, helping them with schoolwork, volunteering as lunch mom and as a Girl Scout leader. Later, Doris worked at Marvelous Promotions, where she brought so much of her typical joy and laughter to her coworkers.
In her leisure time, Doris enjoyed painting ceramics with girlfriends, including two of the most beautiful and intricate Nativity scenes. She would also look forward to getting together with her Card Club friends once a month as she did for more than 40 years after high school. Doris became an expert cook through much practice and learning from her dear and experienced mother-in-law. She enjoyed cooking wonderful meals, especially for her family. Doris especially loved vacations and traveling with her husband, kids and friends whenever she could. She loved her family more than anything and absolutely adored having grandchildren to spoil. Doris will always be remembered for being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and especially for making everyone around her laugh and smile.
Doris was the beloved wife of Danny. Loving mother of Kristina (Matthew) Lorio and Michelle (Rob) Vermeulen. Cherished grandmother of Luke and Madeline Lorio, and Harmony, Leah, and Isaac Vermeulen. Dear sister of the late Rose (Bill) Nash, Tony Stabile, Keith Stabile; and sister-in-law of Carol (Larry) Gilin, Katie (Dwight) Carne, and the late Patricia DeVore.
Visitation for Doris will be held Thursday, May 19th from 4-9pm with a 7pm Prayer Service. Doris will lie in state on Friday from 9:30am until the time of her Funeral Mass at 10am at St. Paul of Tarsus, 41300 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
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