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Daniel Rochowiak Obituary

Daniel Rochowiak

Livonia - (Coach Dan/D) loved by all who knew him, of Livonia, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 57, Saturday, February 24th, 2018 surrounded by his family. Daniel had a strong faith in God and loved this country. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and very skilled in many facets of engineering and business and in general was the guy who knew just about everything. He worked 30 years as a salesman of machines and had many hobbies the biggest being his love of classic cars. He was a youth hockey coach for over 12 years and an overall sports enthusiast. He will be missed by his loving wife of 29 years Dawn (Kolehmainen). He was a devoted father and extremely proud of his two sons Cole and Evan. Daniel is also survived by his parents Edward and Patricia, brother Allan (Michelle) sister Cynthia (Martin). Daniel will also be missed by many in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and so many dear friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his grandparents and his brother Michael and nephew Michael Edward. The family plans to have a memorial and celebration of Daniel's life in the spring at their home.

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Published by Observer & Eccentric Newspapers from Mar. 8 to Mar. 11, 2018.

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Harry Stewart

April 8, 2018

Days when life was simple and everything was fixable. Peace and love my friend.

David Morrissey

March 13, 2018

Lori Heidelberg

March 13, 2018

Our prayers are with you all for your loss. Danny will be missed. Please let us know if there is anything you need or anything we can do for you, now or in the future. With love, Lori & Jeff Heidelberg.

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Robert Quintana

March 13, 2018

Robert Thomas

March 7, 2018

Ahoy shipmate, haze grey and underway, meet up with you again in heaven, aloha,

March 5, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

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