LaVerdiere, Daniel J, age 70, of Metamora, died December 11, 2011. Beloved husband of Karol. Dear father of Douglas (Natalie) LaVerdiere; Leslie LaVerdiere, and Meghan (Larry) Dilley. Dear brother of Ailene LaVerdiere, and the late George (Liley) LaVerdiere. Dear grandfather of Erin, Jeffrey, Sean, Marcus, David, and Jonathan. Also, survived by his pets Bryce and Peeka. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11:00a.m. at St. Mary of the Hills Church, 2675 John R. Rd, Rochester Hills. Visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. Rite of committal Guardian Angel Cemetery. Contributions to Odyssey Hospice, 25925 Telegraph Rd., Ste 102, Southfield, MI 48033. Arrangements entrusted to Pixley Funeral Home, Rochester. Condolences and guest book at www.pixleyfh.com