ZAKALATA, Richard D., age 72, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Mr. Zakalata was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 18, 1946 to Raymond R. & Genevieve M. (nee Mysliwiec) Zakalata. He was a proud U.S. Marine serving from 1964 to 1968. He spent his career as a Supervisor in the Automotive Parts Supply industry. He began as an apprentice at Milford Fabricating and later worked for Modern Prototype. He was a sportsman enjoying golf, bowling (including rolling a 300 game!), playing baseball for his Knights of Columbus Msgr. Hunt Council #3312 team, and hockey. He loved following his hometown team, the Detroit Red Wings. In his retirement, Richard’s goal was to take the time to relax and watch TV with his wife Maureen.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his daughters, Denise, Deborah and Deena (John) McCormick; sister, Christine; brothers, Ronald (Sheri), and Gregory. Richard is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Gerald.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at Noon on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Memorials in memory of Richard may be made to: American Cancer Society - 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, Michigan 48076 www.cancer.org
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