James Joseph Mason

James Joseph Mason obituary, Columbus, MI

James Joseph Mason

James Mason Obituary

Published by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Sterling Heights on May 22, 2017.
MASON, James, J., May 22, 2017 Age 88. Born Gaetano Muratori on August 23, 1928 in Detroit, MI to Samuel Mason (Salvatore Muratori) and Emily Mariam (nee Semear) (Emilia Samorzewski). Proceeded in death by his parents, brother Stanley, sister Carol, and daughter Terry L. Rupnow. Graduated Denby High School 1946, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving 1946-48. Joined the Detroit Fire Dept in 1950 retiring in 1972 when he started his own piano tuning business. Survived by his dedicated wife of 64 years Carol Irene (nee Newbold), children Dale (Mary Lou), Dean (Rachel, Michele (Ken) Kelly, and Son in law William Rupnow, and 9 grandchildren; Kyle, Aaron, Brett, Keith, Scott, Andrew, Lee, Malia, Maxwell, and 3 great grandchildren. Also remembered by his dear cousins Donna, Georgia, Daryl, and Yvonne. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com. Visitation Friday 3-9pm. Funeral Saturday 11am at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.

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May 29, 2017

Keith Redlin posted to the memorial.

May 26, 2017

Sherri Borton posted to the memorial.

May 25, 2017

Dean Mason posted to the memorial.

Keith Redlin

May 29, 2017

Carol, Dale, Dean and Michele,
On behalf of my mother Bernadine, my sister Gail and myself, our deepest condolences to all of you. Jim was a great guy who always stopped in to see my mom and always stopped in to see me when I was working in different locations. Always asked me about my latest fire runs. He will be missed.

Sherri Borton

May 26, 2017

Dear Carol and family,
Your loss is a dear one. Thinking of you a this time. Sherri Borton

Dean Mason

May 25, 2017

Dad, thanks for the memories...60 years strong, 40 years, I have come home to a smile and a beer, you never missed my arrival..., grateful, blessed and sad to see you go! God Bless, Love Dean

Robert Newbold

May 25, 2017

Uncle Jim was so special to me. His gentleness and quiet humor was so refreshing. He made everyone he talked to feel special!

Rich and Janice Kuechenmeister

May 24, 2017

Our prayers sent for Jim and the Mason family. What a great neighbor he was. Thanks for the friendship in the time that we shared.

Mikelle Hillewaere

May 24, 2017

Jim was like a Dad to me. No matter what happened, how I was feeling, or what story from work I wanted to share - he was always ready to listen. Being there for Jim and Carol through the years, has been and honor and privilege to me. Jim you will be missed and you were loved by many!

Daniel McIntyre

May 24, 2017

Our condolences to the Mason family. He will be missed. Jim was a very intelligent fine caring man who always had a way to make you feel good being around him.

The McIntyre family

SANDRA O'BRIEN

May 23, 2017

My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Mr. Mason

Patty Martin

May 23, 2017

Carol and family, We are so saddened about your loss. Jim was such a joy to be around and we will truly miss him. We have many great memories of him . He always made us laugh . May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time.Prayers to you all. Patty and Bill Martin

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