Anthony C. "Tony" Pakula, 90, passed away March 21, 2019. Mr. Pakula was born on April 13, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Antoni and Katherine (Golen) Pakula. Tony was a proud honorary WSDPAHS member, a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge, and he belonged to the Widow's Club. He was known as his family's historian and genealogist. A US Army veteran, Mr. Pakula was a decorated Detroit Police Officer serving for 25 years. He worked for every precinct in Detroit except the 15th Precinct. He retired as a Sergeant and Detective, which was the favorite part of his career in law enforcement.
Mr. Pakula is survived by his seven children, Kathleen Schultz, Linda (Tom) Gorman, Michael, David Howells, Sandra (Richard) Pringle, Andrew (Tina) Howells, Janet Dees; sister, Irene (Norbert) Romej; 32 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Mr. Pakula was pre-deceased by his first wife, Antoinette and second wife, Eleanor.
Friends may visit on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152 and on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 at St. Thomas a'Becket Catholic Church 555 South Lilley Road, Canton, MI 48188. The final resting place will be next to his wife, Eleanor in Boulder City, Nevada. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Tony's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Please share a memory of Tony with his family at his online guestbook.
