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Michael Farrug Obituary

Michael John Farrug, age 83, September 15, 2019. Beloved husband of Loretta for 38 years. Dear father of Robert Farrug and Nick Farrug (Alexis). Loving grandfather of Nicolae and Peyton. Caring brother of Joseph Farrug (Virginia) and the late Eugene Farrug (Dolores). Uncle of Michael James Farrug (Chris), Joseph Andrew Farrug (Diane), Marybeth Jamieson (John), Eugene Daniel Farrug (Aimee), Beth Streit (Bill), Jay Farrug, Bridget Tarrant (Tom), Donna Catsempoolas (Nick) and the late Matthew Farrug. Michael attended Catholic Central High School, Notre Dame University, and Michigan Law School. One of the last dinosaurs, an Attorney in private practice for over 45 years, Michael practiced in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb counties and in Juvenile Probate. Very charitable and generous, he was a longtime member of the Troy Lions Club. He was also very loving and close to his family. He will be missed. Family will receive friends Tuesday 3-8 p.m. with Scripture Service and Sharing of Memories at 7 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (between Maple and Big Beaver), 248-362-2500. Funeral Mass Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 4571 John R, Troy. Visitation at church begins at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes to Troy Lions Club or Catholic Central High School.

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Published by The Oakland Press from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2019.

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Sep

17

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Crooks Road

2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084

Sep

17

Service

7:00 p.m.

A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Crooks Road

2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084

Sep

18

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

St. Anastasia Catholic Church

4571 John R, Troy, MI

Sep

18

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Anastasia Catholic Church

4571 John R, Troy, MI

Funeral services provided by:

A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Crooks Road

2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084

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