Mike J. Aleo

ALEO, Mike. March 8, 2024. Age 101. He was born on August 27th, 1922 in Detroit, MI and attended Eastern High School. He began working at Federal Mogul as a production clerk in the foundry in 1940 until he was drafted into the US Army. Mike entered the US Army in February 1943 and completed his training at Camp Gordon Georgia prior to being deployed to serve our country in the European Theatre in World War II.
He was a Wire Chief with the rank of Corporal in the 257th Field Artillery Battalion. Mike served in Bradleys 7th Army, Paton's 3rd Army, and the French 2nd Army. He fought in several key campaigns including Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Royan France. Mike received several awards including the American Theatre Ribbon with 4 Bronze Stars, the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the French Legion Medal of Honor.
He received the French Legion of Honor Medal in 2017 for his performance in France during WW II.
He was a member of the VFW Post 6691 since 2016 and represented the post as Grand Marshall in two Fraser parades.
Mike spent most of his working years in the commercial building construction industry, first as a plasterer, then installing acoustic ceilings. Mike met the love of his life Catherine, at the Vanity Ballroom in Detroit. They loved to dance, and frequented several ballrooms in Detroit. Their favorites were the Grande, Graystone, Jefferson Beach and the Vanity ballrooms. Mike married Catherine on August 11th, 1956 at the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic in Detroit. They were devout Catholics, and enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Mike and Catherine moved to Fraser Mi. In 1956 where they settled down to raise their family.
Mike was employed as a plasterer for Service Art, and as a carpenter for Owens Corning. He was a dedicated member of St. Ronald's Catholic Church in Clinton Twp., Michigan. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, playing euchre and participating in most activities that Pine Ridge has to offer. He always said that you have to be active to stay healthy and live a long life. He enjoys coming to the VFW Post 6691 spaghetti dinners each month with other residents of Pine Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his Wife, Catherine. Mike is survived by his children Steve (Lori) Aleo, Michael (Barb) Aleo, and daughter Joan (Mike) Murphy. He was a devoted Father. Loving grandfather of Michelle (Phil), Robin (Jason), Michael II (Lisa), Ryan, Ashley and Taylor. Proud and loving great grandfather of Cecilia, Lennon, Olivia, Parker and Antonina. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Johanna Aleo as well as his siblings Michaelina, Raymond, Rose, Jack and Anita.
Visitation will be held Wednesday with a 5:30pmMacomb County Ritual Team service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate will be Thursday from 10:00am until the 10:30am Funeral Mass at St. Ronald Catholic Church, 17701 15 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp. A burial service will be held Friday March 15, 2024 at 9:00am at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. Donations are preferred to PIME Missionaries 17330 Quincy St, Detroit, MI 48221 https://pimeusa.reachapp.co/donations/new. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com