James L. Mocny

1928 - 2020

BORN

1928

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Deisler Funeral Home

2233 Hemmeter Rd.

Saginaw, Michigan

James Mocny Obituary

Mocny, James L. 9/24/1928 - 9/15/2020 Frankenmuth, Michigan. James passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital; age 91. James was born in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Casimir and Ruth (Heindel) Mocny. He was married to Donna Lou Schiefer on July 2, 1949 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saginaw. She predeceased him on November 3, 2011. James retired in 1987 from General Motors Corp. Saginaw Steering Gear Division. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Saginaw. James is survived by five sons: Michael Mocny, Joseph Mocny, John (Susan) Mocny, Theodore Mocny and Edward (Donna) Mocny; ten grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; two brothers: Richard (Nancy) Mocny, Robert (Toshie) Mocny; and one sister-in-law, Milda Persons. FUNERAL: A funeral liturgy for James will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 3945 Williamson Road, Saginaw. Rev. Fr. John Mancini, OSFS will officiate with rite of committal to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Road, Saginaw (off State Street) and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. In keeping with State Mandated Guidelines masks will be required, social distancing will be observed and limitations on the number in attendance will be enforced. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com

Published by Saginaw News on MLive.com from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2020.
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. James' son Ted, was my classmate at Holy Rosary.

Alex Ramirez

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September 29, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cathy(Career)Wight

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September 19, 2020

I will miss my huggable cousin. I Love you♥ Love Cathy (Career) Wight

Cathy(Career)Wight

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September 19, 2020

I remember working with Jim back in the late 60's in the Engineering Garage in Plant 3. He was a great guy, very kind and funny.

Don Ruppel

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September 19, 2020

Mike sorry to hear this. Your dad was my first boss, and he was a great one. I have so any good memories of him. My condolences to you and your family.

Brian Murley

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September 17, 2020

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Deisler Funeral Home

2233 Hammeter Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

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19

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

3945 Williamson Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

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St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

3945 Williamson Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

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