Dennis John Kristofice's Obituary
Dennis Kristofice, age 81, died on March 29, 2023, at Beaumont Corewell Hospital in Royal Oak. Formerly of Center Line, Michigan and a longtime Warren, Michigan resident, he was born in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Stephen and Olive Kristofice. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Jenuwine) for 62 years. Loving father of Dean Kristofice (Karen Kain), Darin (Christina Schaffer) Kristofice, Derek (Melissa) Kristofice, Kristin (Steven) Hamilton, and Duane (Lori) Kristofice. Cherished papa of Joshua, Brooke, Benjamin, Isabell, and Caleb. Dear brother of Trish Richie. Dennis was a graduate of Lincoln High School. A proud U.S. Navy Veteran, he served on the USS Kitty Hawk CVA 63 and became a member of the Kitty Hawk Veterans Association. He particularly enjoyed attending parades and other military related events. Having worked many years for a printing company, he retired as a union pressman and was a member of the Graphic Communication Union Local 2C. Dennis was an avid reader, especially of war and military related books. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially attending his grandchildren’s events. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31st from 2pm – 8pm with a 7pm scripture at Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke, in Center Line. Instate Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 9:30am for a 10am mass at St. Mary, Our Lady Queen of Families Catholic Church (St. Clement site) 25320 Van Dyke in Center Line. Memorials to Fr. Solanus Casey or St Mary Our Lady Queen of Families St Vincent DePaul. Please visit www.rudyfuneral.com to share a memory or light a candle.
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