Paul Alfred Szabo

Longtime Grosse Pointe Woods resident, Paul Alfred Szabo, 97, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 surrounded by his loved ones. Paul was born on February 27, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois; the son of Paul and Anna Szabo. He spent his early years in South Bend, Indiana and Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) during the early 1930's. He was drafted into the Army during World War II, serving as a drill instructior in the US before shipping off to the European Theatre. In 1951 Paul married Jackie Jakimec and they settled in Grosse Pointe Woods shortly thereafter. Professionally, Paul was a orthopedic shoe fitter and worked at several shoe stores in the Detroit area. Mr. Szabo is survived by his loving companion Toni Ferlito; daughter, Sue Klink; son, Robert (Monica) Szabo; and grandchildren, Andrea Szabo, Stephen Szabo, Katie Klink, Kyle Klink, Jack Klink and Kimberly Szabo. He was predeceased by his wife Jackie in 1990. Paul was an avid runner with 20 marathons completed between the ages of 65 and 82. His many interests included ushering at various Detroit venues and singing with church and local choirs. Paul also spent many volunteer hours working for Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of the Senior Men's Club of Grosse Pointe and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. A scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Szabo will lie instate at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack Avenue at Overlake Street in St. Clair Shores from 3:30 pm Friday afternoon until mass begins at 4:00 o'clock. The family has suggested memorials be made to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800; Washington, DC 20004 (or online by clicking here.) or a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

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