John F. Early formerly of County Leitrim, Ireland was born December 13, 1926 and passed away February 13, 2022 at age 95. Beloved husband of the late Ann (nee Stratton) Early. Loving father of John Early Jr., Christine, Thomas (Lucy), Rosaleen (Cathal), Joseph (Suzanne), Kathleen (Gary) and father-in-law of Bob Lueckel and John McGowan. Adoring grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 17. John is preceded in death by his wife, Ann and daughters, Mary Lueckel, Debra Early and Anna “Nancy” McGowan.
John was very proud of his Irish heritage and was Grand Marshall in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1987. He also was very active in a variety of civic and cultural organizations: The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, The Gaelic League, The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fraternal Order of United Irishman, the Knights of Columbus and long time supporter of the Pallotine Fathers.
Visitation, Friday February 25, 2022 from 3PM-8PM with a Rosary at 7PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia. Funeral mass Saturday February 26, 2022 at 11AM (in state 10:30AM) at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church: 1050 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48226.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that any contributions or donations be made in loving memory of John Early to the Irish Pallotine Missionary Center: 3352 4th Street Wyandotte, MI 48192. https://www.irishpallottines.org/
