Michael Joe Varilone Jr.'s Obituary
Michael J. Varilone Jr. age 51 of Clinton Twp. MI, died on May 19,2020. He was born in Livonia, MI to Karen (Mike) Varilone-Graham and the late Michael Varilone. Dear husband of Lisa for 26 years. Proud and loving dad of Matthew, Tommy, Luke, and Grace. Besides his father, he was predeceased by his brother Vincent (Sheila) last year. He is also survived by his step-brothers and step-sister; David, Michael, Peggy, and Steve Graham, many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his dog "Fatso" Bella. Mike graduated in the class of 1986 from Thurston High School in Redford. He enlisted and was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the National Guard. For many years, he worked for the Ford Motor Corporation as a Die Setter at the Ford Dearborn Stamping Plant. He was a member of Local #600 Region 1A. As a dad, he enjoyed doing things with the kids and any relaxing vacations. A motorcycle enthusiast, he loved his Harley. Very much into the outdoors, he particularly like riding, fishing, hunting, golfing and more recently, bowling. A devout and faithful Christian, he once told his wife he would give up his life if it meant another could live. In lieu of flowers, memorials to his children's college fund appreciated. Please direct these to Lisa Varilone . Due to the covid 19 restrictions, an immediate family only visitation will be held Saturday May 23,2020 from 4-6 pm with an outdoor service at 5 PM. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced. (Please bring a lawn chair). To light a candle or to share a memory please visit www.rudyfuneral.com.
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