Joseph M. Marchese

Joseph Michael Marchese, age 83 a longtime resident of Warren and Center Line, died Thursday, December 31, 2009 at the Windemere Park Senior Community in Warren. Joseph was born January 27, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Fred Marchese and the late Frances (nee: Gilberto) Marchese. Mr. Marchese was raised in Detroit and proudly served in the Navy during World War II. He served as the ships cook 2nd class aboard the 945 LST. After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1945, Mr. Marchese returned to Michigan and later married his wife in 1949. Mr. Marchese was the founder and owner of Marchese Towing in Warren since 1958. The business and his family were his life. He had his routine and enjoyed visiting his favorite restaurants including Michelles, the Donut Hole, and others along his Van Dyke route. Also Mr. Marchese never forgot his Navy buddies he traveled to reunions with them, and also enjoyed taking cruises with his family. Mr. Marchese was the beloved husband of the late Patricia. He is the dear father of Joseph (Deborah) Marchese, Michael (Kathy) Marchese, Patricia Marchese, and loving grandfather of Joseph, Michele (Michael) Aron, Kimberly, Michael, and the late Lawrence. Great- grandfather of Nikolaus & Mathew Aron, and Ashley. Brother of the late Pasquale, Louis, and John Marchese. Brother in-law of Mary Marchese. Dear uncle of Patrick, Kevin, Robert (Rose), Billy (Jessica), Jim, Linda, and Angie. Visitation for Mr. Marchese will be Saturday 5-9 pm, and Sunday from 3-9 pm with a 6 pm Vigil service at the D.S Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Rd) in Warren. Mr. Marchese will lie in state at St. Clement Catholic Church Monday 10 am until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 am. Celebrating the Funeral Liturgy will be Rev. Fr. Michael Gawlowski. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Please share memories of Mr. Marchese at his guest book.