When one of us suffers, we all suffer.
Please remember in your prayers
Francesca Coccimiglio
Francesca Coccimiglio passed away on February 15 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A Mass of Resurrection and Thanksgiving for Fran’s life was celebrated by Fr. Zbigniew Grankowski at St. Barbara Church on Saturday, February 19th, 2022. Fran leaves behind her beloved husband, Alfredo, her children Tina, Barbara, Rafael, Rosetta and Teresa, their spouses and children.
Fran was an active member of the St. Barbara Christian Mothers’ and Women’s Club and a Past President of the Group. She was also the caretaker of all the poinsettias at Christmas and the lilies at Easter that filled St. Barbara’s church at the holidays. Fran was a loving caretaker of the altar, always happy to put in her shift to clean the sanctuary as the Christian Mothers have done for years. For as long as she was able Fran helped to lead the Rosary before Mass on the weekends, a practice that continues to this day.
Rest in Peace good and faithful servant. You fought the good fight and now you have won a place of eternal rest and peace with your beloved Jesus and Mary.
Dorothy Antonette Taras
Dorothy was another member of our Sto Lat+ Club! She passed away on July 29, 2020 at the age of 101! Dorothy loved her spiritual home of St. Barbara! Her daughters, Susan and Carol, and caregivers brought her to the Saturday Mass as often as possible.
Theodore Separa
Bea passed away September 29, 2020. Visitation will be on Friday, October 2nd at Voran Funeral Home on Ford Road from 11 am to 5 pm. At the families request a private Mass of Resurrection will be at St. Cunegunda on Saturday, October 3rd.Bea loved her church and her church family. May God reward her now for all she did with what she had and always with a huge smile.
Sophie Dami
Sophie passed away July 19, 2020. She was 90 years old. A Mass of Resurrection and Thanksgiving for her life took place Monday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Barbara Church. Visitation in church will begin at 10:00 a.m. A parish rosary will be prayed on Sunday, July 26 at 4:00 p.m. at Howe Peterson Funeral Home on Michigan Avenue in West Dearborn. Sophie was married to the late Orland Dami, the son of Mrs. Cintini Dami. Many folks from St. Barbara may remember Cintini who was a handmaiden of the altar – always taking care that the sanctuary was spotless before the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Theodore Separa
Theodore passed away on July 4, 2020. A Mass of Resurrection was celebrated for his life on July 9, 2020 at St. Barbara Church.
Janice Jadu
Janice passed away July 20, 2020 at the age of 77. A Memorial Mass for Janice Jadu took place on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 5:15 pm in St. Barbara Church. Janice leaves behind her pride and joy, her daughter Leslie (Kevin) Cardwell and many nieces and nephews.
Theresa Hojnowski
Theresa passed away on May 26, 2020, in her own home, which is right where she wanted to be. She is now with her one true love, her husband Lawrence. Fr. Zbigniew celebrated a Mass of Resurrection and Thanksgiving for Theresa’s life in her spiritual home, her beloved St. Cunegunda, on Monday, June 1st. Burial was at St. Hedwig Cemetery. We know that under different circumstances (no limitations on gatherings, no Corono Virus) the church would be filled with Theresa’s family and friends celebrating her life, a life that included much kindness, directness (she got right to the point didn’t she?!), and lots of handwritten notes and cards sent to everyone who needed some inspiration and cheer. Therese would light candles at the chapels of Blessed Mary and St. Anthony every time she came to church. When her illness kept her away, Fr. Zbigniew could be found in the church after Saturday Mass lighting the candles on Theresa’s behalf, until she could be back and doing it herself. Thank you Theresa, for being the Light of Christ for so many! Rest in peace good and faithful servant.
Mark A. Golec
Mark passed away during the height of the pandemic on June 30, 2020. He leaves behind his loving caregiver and wife, Colette. A Memorial Mass for the life of Mark Golec was celebrated September 13, 2020 in St. Barbara Church.
Algira (Gia) Imperi
Gia passed away at the age of 52 on May 17, 2020. A Mass of Resurrection and Thanksgiving for her life was celebrated on Wednesday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Barbara Church. Gia’s brother is Robert Imperi, the owner of Italia Bakery on Schaefer, North of Ford Road. Many folks remember Gia and her Mom from their time working tirelessly at the bakery.
Esther Irene Madejczyk
Esther passed away during the height of the pandemic. She was diagnosed with COVID 19 so her services were private with immediate family only present. Esther set a wonderful example with the love and care she took of her own Mom, Zofia, as she aged. She leaves behind her brother, Edward.
Sophia Dimanin
Sophie passed away on April 18, 2020 in the presence of her beloved children who were also her caregivers in her last few days. She was married to Dr. John Dimanin, who died two years ago, for 64 years. Sophie was a teacher in Dearborn public schools for over 50 years. A celebration of her life will take place privately. You can read more about Sophia’s incredible life by going to our Facebook page where we posted the beautiful obituary offered by her children.
Dolores Rosario Oleszkowicz
Walter Oleszkowicz called to let us know that his Mom, Dolores Rosario, passed away yesterday, April 21, 2020 after just two days in the hospital. She was preparing to celebrate her 90th birthday.
William Margitza
Willam’s son, Franz Margitza, called to let us know his beloved father had passed away just before Easter from COVID19. Burial has already taken place in Woodmere Cemetary.
Daniel Juzswik
Dan passed away on March 31st, 2020. He was married to Joanne for almost 55 years. Mass in honor of Dan was on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Barbara with honors from the Knights of Columbus.
Thomas Munie
Tom is the father of Cindi, Rick and Ken. Beloved husband of the late Virginia and brother in law of Mr. Fred Zeglen. Tom passed away on March 8, 2020.
Barbara Mastaw
Barbara passed away on March 8, 2020. Her Mass of Resurrection was at St. Cunegunda Church where she and her family belonged for a very long time.
Cecelia Kwiatkowski
Cecelia was a member of our Sto Lat Club! She passed away at the age of 106 on February 25, 2020. She attended Mass until she was 104 and as long as Ernie Bonemer could drive her to church. God bless you Ernie! Cecelia’s Mass of Resurrection was at St. Barbara.
Jolene Madej
Jolene passed away just three months after her beloved husband, Jerome died in October 2019. Her Mass of Resurrection was at her beloved St. Cunegunda Church.
Eternal rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.