JAMES J. SEFERNICK

SEFERNICK, JAMES J., 84
Alpena, MI- James J. Sefernick, 84, of Alpena, formerly of Spruce, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Tendercare Alpena.
He was born May 14, 1928 to Louis and Philomena (Siefker) Sefernick in Flint, MI, where he was raised. Jim was a fire fighter with the Flint Township Fire Department, retiring in 1978 as the Assistant Fire Chief. He was also an EMT in Flint Township, and worked toward the start of ambulance service in the area. In 1978 he moved to Spruce, MI, and on August 10, 1979, he married Lynn (Yerian) Muzzy. Jim was a member of the South Shore Hubbard Lake Fire Department and the Hubbard Lake Baptist Church. Jim spent 12 years repairing fire trucks throughout the State of Michigan.
They spent winters in Silver Springs Florida, where Jim was an active member of the Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church. Jim was a master of all trades, who would tackle any job, and could fix anything. Jim's pride and joy was a 1931 Model A Fire Truck that he restored and was proud to display in parades.
Jim is survived by his wife, Lynn; one son, Jim (Kellie) Sefernick of Spruce; two daughters, Tammy Sefernick of Oscoda and Maryjane Sefernick-Cox of Mayville; four stepchildren, Vicki (Stan) Gadd of Corunna; Myla Sue (Roger) Bodary of Bangladesh; Beth (Joe) Rzepecki of Byron; and Rick (Norma) Muzzy of Corunna, 16 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters, one brother. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Sefernick; three sons, Johnny; Larry; and David Sefernick, his first wife, Maryjane Bea Sefernick, three brothers, and two sisters.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln, MI. Memorial donations suggested to the South Shore Hubbard Lake Fire Department or to the Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church Care and Share.