ZERKA, Michael G. – Of Fenton, age 79, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Serene Gardens.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 4133 Calkins Road, Flint, Father Pierre T. Bassil officiating.
Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J.Fox.orgFoundation.
Visitation 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Zerka will be at church 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service.
Michael was born in Derdghya, Lebanon on April 17, 1943, the son of George and Nazeerah Zerka. Michael was one of 9 boys and was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fayez, Elias, Aziz and Jamil.
Michael was in the Lebanese Military, where he was ranked as Corporal.
He then moved to Flint, Michigan.
Michael was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church.
Michael worked for GM with 32 years of service and retired in 2003.
He enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family and watching Game Show Network.
Most of all, Mike enjoyed spending time with his family; son, Frederick Zerka (Mandie) and daughter, Melissa Szemites (Brandon);
4 grandchildren, Anthony, Jaxon, Gabby and Lily;
4 brothers, Azar, Zayden, (Adila) Fouzi (Eliane) and Milad (Georgette);
several nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the staff at Serene Gardens, Absolute Home Health and Hospice and the Kindred Hospital Team.
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