Joseph Richard Placek

Joseph Richard Placek

Joseph Placek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wasik Funeral Home - Shelby Township on Feb. 26, 2023.

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Joseph "Richard" Placek was born in Detroit on July 4, 1940 to Joseph T. and Helen Placek. Richard passed away at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on February 24, 2023 at the age of 82. He is the beloved husband of 48 years of Sandra. Loving father of Alan Placek, Jeffrey (Lori) Cojocari, and the late Craig Cojocari, the late Susan Placek and the late Patrick Placek. Very proud grandpa of Jeffrey (Nicole) Cojocari and Lauren Cojocari and proud great grandpa of Mason Cojocari. Richard is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 PM with a 6:30 PM Scripture Service at the Wasik Funeral Home 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Instate Wednesday 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Matthias Catholic Church 12311 19 Mile Rd. (w. of Schoenherr), Sterling Heights.

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