James Robert "Mac" McClanaghan

James Robert "Mac" McClanaghan obituary, Sterling Heights, MI

James Robert "Mac" McClanaghan

James McClanaghan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Sterling Heights on Feb. 20, 2025.

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MCCLANAGHAN, James 'Mac' Robert. February 18, 2025. Age 76. Beloved husband of Gail Rappert for 18 years. Adored grandfather of Madison Johannes. Dearest brother of Mary Ellen (Carol Meyers) McClanaghan, Michael (Beth Schneider) McClanaghan, Thomas (Kathleen) McClanaghan, Kathleen McClanaghan and the late Patricia O'Grady. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. James was a graduate of Austin High School and a retired Detroit Police Officer. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 1, 2025 at 11:30am at St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI 48042. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to the American Heart Association or The Capuchins.

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Bill Kuzenko

March 2, 2025

My dear friend you will be missed more than one can imagine.

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February 20, 2025

May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.

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