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James Lane Obituary
Clinton Twp. - James Michael "Jim" Lane, age 89, of Clinton Twp., passed away on July 31st, 2018. Loving husband of Victoria (Beste) for 65 years and devoted father to their 10 children. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Michael Gerard Lane, his parents Irene Lane (Quilty) and Thomas Lane, and brother Kevin Lane. He is survived by his children, Hon. Cynthia Lane (Alan Simasko), Kathryn Smith (Russ), Patty Messenger, Christine Kaiser, Thomas Lane (Julie), James Lane (Patty), Mary Beth Lang (Gordon), Victoria J. Lane, and Sandra Schuster (Don); 22 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Jim and his family were faithful members of St. Ronald Catholic Church. He was a 1952 graduate of the University of Detroit Mechanical Engineering program and later earned his MBA from Michigan State University in 1968. Jim worked for Uniroyal Tire for 35 years; he was the Plant Manager at the Uniroyal Tire plants in Detroit, MI and Opelika, AL. He retired in 1987, ending his career as Uniroyal's Director of Research and Development in Troy, MI. Jim had a passion for spending time with his family, relaxing up north at his cottage, golfing, bowling, and having his daily shot and a beer. Visitation Friday 3-9pm with a 7pm prayer service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). Funeral Saturday instate 10:30am at St Ronald Catholic Church 17701 15 Mile Rd (Btw Garfield & Kelly Rds) until time of Mass 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to Capuchin Soup Kitchen or St. Ronald Catholic Church. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.
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Sponsored by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Sterling Heights.
december 26, 2016
August 13, 2018
Juanita A. Gittings
August 5, 2018
Thinking of your family, what a wonderful legacy he has left. Juanita Gittings
John and Lynn Hauth
August 3, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We were so sorry to hear have your dad's passing. May God continue to wrap His loving arms around during this difficult time. (Friends of Tom, Julie and the girls)
Jim & Sharon Beshke
August 2, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Vicki and the family.
Jim was my favorite Uncle, may he rest in peace.
God bless,
Jim & Sharon Beshke
Colleen Teahan
August 2, 2018
Sandi and Don and kids I am so sorry to hear about your dad.
leonard LANE
August 2, 2018
Our condolences to the Lane family, I remember visits by Jim when I was a child on Mt St Patrick. Looks like a life well lived. Len Lane
August 2, 2018
Our sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patrick and Marian Lane
(son of Leonard Lane whose parents were Pat Lane and Bridget Collins)
The Wujek-Calcaterra Family
August 2, 2018
May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.
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Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Sterling Heights36900 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
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Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Sterling Heights36900 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
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