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Deborah Greenbaum Obituary

Greenbaum, Deborah Anne (Tomaszewski) Swartz Creek Age 67, died February 3, 2023. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton. Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. Visitation will be held from 2-8 PM Monday with a Rosary at 7PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Visitation will also be held from 10AM until the time of Mass Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the National Kidney Foundation or Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Debbie was born February 27, 1955, the first child to Anthony "Da Big T" and Genevieve "Ginger" (Sienkiewicz) Tomaszewski. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Joseph Greenbaum; brother in law, Ken Florida and nephew, Eric Florida. A 1977 graduate of the University of Michigan, Debbie enjoyed University of Michigan sports, all the Detroit sports team, especially the Tigers, reading, movies and a good game of euchre or pinochle. Debbie worked for Citizens Bank and The State Bank. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church where she was the organist for over 20 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: children, Zachary "Zack" and Katherine "Katie" Greenbaum, Zack's fiancee, Jen King and their children, Savannah, Shelby and Emma; brothers, Anthony (Heather), Michael (Cheryl), Paul, Tim (Sabrina), David (Jessica) and Joesph (Rita); nieces and nephews, Scott Florida, Anthony, Rachel and Gabrielle Tomaszewski, Matthew and Nicole Tomaszewski, Maya and Vivian Zander, Vincent Tomaszewski; sister in law, Helen Florida; cousin, Leo (Lori) Milbrot; best friends, Pam and Tim Teunis, Meghan Chauncey McLeod; many more aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Flint Journal from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2023.

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John R. Pawloski

May 27, 2025

I was a few years younger than Debbie, but I always remember her great sense of humor. One day, she recounted an interaction with a young man on an elevator in Ann Arbor. When Debbie got on the elevator, the man asked her "aflo yowan?" When she told me what it meant, we all laughed with her.

Susie Bowns

February 7, 2023

Deb was my maid of honor for our wedding. You are at home and at peace. Love goes on always.

Anna Koontz

February 7, 2023

Katie & Zack,

I am so very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. It's so hard to lose a parent. She will most definitely be missed.

Anna Koontz

Jim Thompson

February 6, 2023

May God Bless You and Your Family for all that You have done for the community!

Brian Kelley, BK to Debbie.

February 6, 2023

So very sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. My sincerest condolences to the entire Tomaszewski clan.

Brenda Stikeleather

February 6, 2023

My condolences to Debbie´s children, siblings and family. I was saddened to learn of her passing. Many years ago we bowled together in the only league I ever joined. Needless to say, we had a lot of fun. I knew her parents while teaching at DuKette Catholic School, formerly Donovan North and the connection with St. Agnes. One of her brothers was in my class. I know what a great family she came from. Debbie will be missed. May she now rest in the arms of God´s heavenly angels.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

6

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel - Swartz Creek

8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Feb

6

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel - Swartz Creek

8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Feb

7

Visitation

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

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, MI

Feb

7

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, MI

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Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel - Swartz Creek

8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473

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