Eugene Graham

Born at Portage, PA to Mary Lang and Andrew Z. Graham, their 10th child.

Family moved to Grosse Pointe, where Gene attended St. Paul school, excelling in baseball and football with all star and all league honors for 4 years, was a Lochmoor caddy,then attending U of D before enlisting for active duty in the USN. Stationed in Brunswick ME, he also served in Malta with honors, earning the rate of 3rd Class Petty Officer. Upon returning home he entered college to become a teacher/coach, but found an opportunity in the motion picture industry, which quickly became his avocation. He had memorable positions with Columbia, Paramount and Fox studios, and Nicholas George theatres during the time that movies were growing rapidly to bring entertainment to local theatres, which were also experiencing tremendous growth. He enjoyed a rewarding career, from district manager positions to eventually midwest division manager. Tirelessly giving his energy to events sponsored by the film industry, he became the head of Variety Club of Detroit, under which his guidance of the Growth and Development wing of Children's Hospital, was able to provide a Sunshine Coach for needy children that would be treated at the new Limb Bank. Throughout his success the love of his family and their welfare were always primary. Yearly camp outs, never missing a football or hockey game, supporting every event, teaching them the values of integrity and discipline was his joy.

Gene will be sadly missed by wife Cecilia, daughter Karen and her children Thomas, James and Anne Mollison: Son Steven Eugene, wife Regina (Evangelista) and children Alyssa, Kristina, Nicholas Eugene and Alexander: Son Brian and wife Carol (Slupski) and children Adam, Mason and Morgan: also survived by his brother George and sister Elizabeth (Bette) Christiansen, sister in laws Margaret, Mary Lee and Ruth, many nieces and nephews, aunts and cousins as well as many dear friends from all paths he crossed, especially the Paulites. Preceded in death by brothers John, Andrew, Joseph, and Michael, who also served our country in the military with honor. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Josephine Graham, Virginia Guarisimo and Rose Leim.

Gene's last career path took him to the SCS golf club where he enjoyed the being a starter as well as getting to play a few rounds "with the guys" at the game he felt was the best example of beauty, the best teacher of perserverance and integrity. He was also fortunate to be on the hospitality team of three major tournaments during his retirement. Welcome to the clubhouse Gene-o!

Gene was a member ot the MPAA, Knights of Columbus Leo X111, St. Germaine dad's club and the PGA.

Resting at Kaul Funeral Home Monday Feb.17, funeral mass with full military honors at his alma mater St. Paul Catholic Church on Tuesday Feb 18, noon, with visitation half hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor his memory may choose a memorial to the Graham Family Trust, care of Kaul Funeral Home.