RON MICALLEF

Ron Micallef, 72, of Adrian, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at Herrick Hospital.  He was born September 9, 1935, in Sliema, Malta, to Joseph and Kaynee (Calleja) Micallef.  On June 18, 1960, he married Mary Ellen Vermeulen, at St. David Catholic Church in Detroit.  

Ron was a member of the US Navy and Seebees.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.  Ron dearly loved his family and the time they spent together.  He enjoyed Civil War History, Computers and Music.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Linda Desjarlais and her husband, Lawrence of Adrian, and Sharon McMahon and her husband, Frank of Manchester; and one son,  James Micallef and his wife, Robin of Onsted; one brother, Walter Micallef of Cement City; one sister, Monica Wood and her husband, Robert of Cement City; and six grandchildren, Tony, Elise, Lynette, Dylan, Carolyn and Rhett.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral liturgy for Ron was held  Saturday, February 2, 2008, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Adrian with Father David Hudgins as celebrant.  Cremation followed the service with burial of cremains in St. Joseph Cemetery in the spring.

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