James Theophile Traskie

James Theophile Traskie obituary

James Theophile Traskie

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Sep

27

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10:30 a.m.

St Hubert's Catholic Parish Church

38775 Prentiss Street, Harrison Township, MI 48045

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27

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

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38775 Prentiss Street, Harrison Township, MI 48045

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James Traskie Obituary

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James "Jimmy" Theophile Traskie, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. He was born on January 2, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, to Theophile and Bernice Trzaskalski.

Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Joanne. Loving father of Donna (Peter) Imbrunnone and the late Dennis Traskie and Daniel Traskie. Cherished grandfather of Brent (Kristin) Traskie and Allyson Traskie. Proud great-grandfather of Madison, Ryker, and Helena.

Jimmy had a lifelong love of sports and fondly reminisced about his days playing semi-professional football, basketball, and baseball. He dedicated 43 years of his life to the Kowalski Sausage Company, where he was admired for his strong work ethic and loyalty.

He will be remembered with love and admiration by all who knew him.

Visitation will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48081.

James will lie in state on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 38775 Prentiss Street, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of America in Jimmy's honor.
Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home - St. Clair Shores

25800 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081

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Upcoming Events

Sep

27

Service

10:30 a.m.

St Hubert's Catholic Parish Church

38775 Prentiss Street, Harrison Township, MI 48045

Send Flowers

Sep

27

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St Hubert's Catholic Parish Church

38775 Prentiss Street, Harrison Township, MI 48045

Send Flowers

Only 2 hours left for delivery to next service.

Plan and Price a Funeral

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