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John Ahern Obituary

John Ahern, age 91, died on Thursday, September 22, 2022, in Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving father of Patrick (Cathy), Shelley, Daniel, and Larry (Janis). Also survived by his loving 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, October 7 from 4pm to 8pm at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park 48230. Funeral Saturday, October 8 Instate 9:30am until the time of Mass 10:00am at Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, 13770 Gratiot, Detroit. Interment at Assumption Grotto Cemetery immediately following Mass. Share a memory at: www.verheyden.org

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Published by The Macomb Daily on Oct. 2, 2022.

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Larry Ahern

October 4, 2022

We always enjoyed seeing them when they visited my mother in Florida. I remember thinking what a humble and gentle man. He always sent a donation to my campaigns. May God Bless him and welcome him into the Kingdom of Heaven!!

BP

September 30, 2022

My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and peace from God. Romans 15:13

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7

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Chas. Verheyden, Inc.

16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

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8

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10:00 a.m.

Assumption Grotto Church

13770 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48205

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Chas. Verheyden, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grosse Pointe

16300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

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