James M. Bessette

James M. Bessette obituary, Eastpointe, MI

James M. Bessette

James Bessette Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chas. Verheyden, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Clinton Township on Oct. 1, 2025.
Bessette, James Michael age 69 of Clinton Township, Michigan passed away July 23, 2025. Beloved son of the late Edward J. and the late Geraldine. Cherished brother of the late Edward A., the late Mary Jo Weinert and Sandie Bowe. Loving Uncle of Kristyn (Harold) Nikoriak, David (Nicol) Weinert, John (Alexandra) Weinert and Katie (Ryan) Lukovich. Dear great uncle of Chris, Cole and Chloe Weinert and Eleanor Lukovich.
Jim attended St. Jude Grade School and graduated from Harper Woods High School in 1974. He was a music enthusiast who loved to listen to the Blues, Dobro Steel guitar and Boogie Woogie piano records just to name a few. He had a wide range of knowledge in various musical styles.
Jim will lie Instate Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 9:30am until time of Funeral Mass, 10:00am at Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, 13770 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48205 followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan.
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