LIPA, Jerome (Jerry) Martin, age 75, of West Bloomfield, MI passed away August 27, 2018. He was born in Detroit, MI on November 19, 1942. Jerry worked for DTE and ITC for many years. He is survived by his beloved best friend, Ellie Simchak and his loving children, Marty (Linda) Lipa, John (Jalie) Lipa, and Carrie (Randy) Haddon; his grandchildren, Nicole, Katelyn, John Paul, Joseph Charles, and Hailea; his siblings Jim (Philip Meglio) Lipa, Judy Hayes, and John Philip (Stephanie) Lipa. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 5-9 PM at Family Funeral Care, 2904 Orchard Lake Rd, Keego Harbor, MI. A Rosary Service will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 10 AM, In-state at 9:30 AM, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, 3700 Commerce Rd, Orchard Lake, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry’s memory to Hospice of Michigan. www.pixleyfuneral.com