Kenneth R. Stefanko

He was the beloved husband of Martha for 48 years. Loving father of Christopher Kenneth Stefanko and Scott Fitzpatrick Stefanko. Dear brother of Gerald (Eiko) Stefanko, James Stefanko, Mary Miner and Robert Stefanko. Uncle of several.

Kenneth retired from General Motors after 48 years. Ken closed the Clark Street Cadillac Plant close to the end of his General Motors Career. He was internationally recognized as a Metal Finishing expert. He continued working as a consultant with several companies up until his death.

The family will receive friends for a Visitation on Monday, January 16, 2012 from 3-8pm with 6pm Eulogies

and a 7:00pm Prayer Service.

Harry J. Will Funeral Home

37000 Six Mile (Just east of I-275 and Newburgh Road)

Livonia, MI 48152

(734)591-3700

The Funeral Mass, led by Father Howard L. Vogan, will be at 10:15am on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at:

St. Maurice Catholic Church

32765 Lyndon (Between Merriman and Farmington Roads)

Livonia, MI 48154

(734)522-1616

Visitation at church will begin at 9:30am Tuesday morning.

Memorial Donations may be made in Kenneth's name to either:

Angela Hospice Care Center

14100 Newburgh Road

Livonia, Michigan 48154-5010

TEL: 734.464.7810 | Toll Free: 866.464.7810

http://www.angelahospice.org/donate/

or

International Mesothelioma Program

75 Francis Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02115

(866)MESO-BWH

www.brighamandwomens.org/mesothelioma

Born: Detroit, MI

Alex Stefanko and Stella Szczesny

Baptized: St. John Cantius Church

844 Hatbaugh

Detroit, MI 48209

Detroit Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics

Graduated with High Honors (Dean's List)

"Outstanding Chemistry Student" Award By American Institute of Chemists

Waynes State University

MBA Masters Business Administration

Wharton School At The University of Pennsylvania

GM at Cadillac starting as a Chemist and progressing to Plant Manager of Cadillac Motor Car. (1962 to 1999)

Christopher Kenneth and Scott Fitzpatrick: Sons

Building Computers, writing software, golf. "Master of all things mechanical". We never had a repairman at our home.

St. Maurice Church: Usher, Stewardship Committee, and Men's Club

Legacy: Ken was a Hand's On Manager: Managed By Walking Around (EveryWhere!)

"The best role model and father a son could have!" - Chris Stefanko