Michael Suozzo

TAWAS CITY, Mich. — Michael Suozzo, 54, of Tawas City, Mich., passed away Dec. 27 2011, at his home, with his wife Kelliann by his side.

Michael was born in Trenton, N.J. He belonged to the International Union off Brick Layers, and Allied Craft Workers Local No. 5. He had mastered and practiced the masonary trade for more than 30 years. Michael will be remembered for his love of NASCAR racing, football and fishing. He was a member of the Trenton Polish American Democratic Society (TPADS).

He was survived by his loving wife, Kelliann Suozzo of Tawas City; his son, Sean and his wife Lorraine of New Jersey; his daughter, Nicole of South Carolina; stepson, Ryan of Bensalem, Pa.; his stepdaughter, now deceased, Erin Chaparro, of Levittown, Pa.; mother, Rosemary Fue of Las Vegas, Nev.; father, Joseph and stepmother, Barbara Souzzo of New Jersey; brothers, Joseph and his wife Colleen, Vincent and his wife Janet; many nieces, nephews, grandparents and grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 7) at the Trenton Polish American Democratic Club, 1102 N. Olden Ave., Trenton, NJ 08638.

An online registry is available at Buresh Funeral Home in Tawas City, Mich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buresh Funeral Home for the funeral costs for his family, at 416 Whittmore St., Tawas City, MI 48763. Phone: (989) 362-8191 or www.bureshfuneralhomes.com