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Kenneth J. Loncharich, age 82 of Clinton Twp., passed away
peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in home hospice on January 27, 2023, after
a long battle with cancer and other health ailments.
Kenneth was born at home on February 27, 1940, to John and
Virginia Loncharich in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating at the top of his
class in high school, Ken attended Wayne State University where he earned a bachelor’s
degree in English with a minor in Chemistry. He would go on to work for many years
as a State of Michigan employee in hospital administration.
Ken met his love and future bride, Sally, while serving on
their condominium board. In 2009, Ken and Sally would marry at the Royal Park
Hotel in Rochester in a beautiful ceremony.
He was a loving father to his children from a former
marriage, Jeannine Moriconi, Leanne (Norino) Bommarito, and Christopher
Loncharich. Later in his life, Ken would cherish the role of grandfather to his
dear grandchildren Stefano Moriconi, Marissa and Alexa Bommarito and Abra
Loncharich.
Ken is also the dear stepfather of Doug Rohelier and special
step-grandfather to Austin, Cameron, and Paige Rohelier.
Ken was the oldest of five siblings
and is a caring, supportive brother of Karen (Larry) Salci, and Dr. Buck (Koreen)
Loncharich.
Ken is reunited with his loved parents John and Virginia
Loncharich, and siblings John (Sandra) Loncharich, and Lynne Stine.
In his free time, Ken was an avid golfer, or he was out enjoying
nature and the great outdoors while biking. He especially looked forward to taking
trips to Colorado to visit his son. Ken enjoyed down time reading his New
Yorker Magazine and is known by many to be a connoisseur of ice cream, his
favorite treat. Ken also had a profound love of music. He enjoyed going out to
see friends perform jazz and big band music and going to the Detroit Symphony
Orchestra. Ken had a beautiful singing voice that he was able to share with
everyone with his time in the St. Ephrem Catholic Church Choir and at St. Paul
of Tarsus Catholic Church Resurrection Choir.
Ken was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews,
family, and friends.
Ken will be forever remembered by all who had the privilege
of knowing him.
Visitation to take place on Wednesday, February 1 from 3:00
PM – 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Scripture service at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass to
take place on Thursday, February 2 at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church.
Instate, or gathering time, 9:30 AM. Service at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to
Hospice of Michigan in Ken’s memory.