Raymond Michael Banaszak

BANASZAK, Raymond Michael - Age 69, of Davisburg, entered Eternal Life, Friday, February 4 , 2005 at his residence.  Services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, February 7, 2005 at the Davisburg United Methodist Church.  Those desiring may make contributions to Doctors Without Borders of Covenant House.  Mr. Banaszak was born January 2, 1936 in Detroit the son of Frank and Sophie Banaszak; he had resided in Davisburg since 1976 with his now deceased wife Sally Banaszak.  He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the Korean Conflict.  He was married to Mary Jo Datema on April 2, 2004 in Royal Oak.  HE retired from Ford Motor Company, Romeo Engine Plant.  He was active in the Self Realization Fellowship, and was a past board member and active with the Swedenborgian Church in Royal Oak.  Mr. Banaszak is survived by: wife, Mary Jo; 2 daughters, Stacy Rae and husband Richard Nelson of Clarkston, Becky and husband Gregory Young of Lansing; 4 grandchildren, Joseph, Mallory, Amanda and Justin; special niece, Susan and husband Kurtis Thomas of Royal Oak; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sister; and Mary Jo's daughter, Rhonda Jaskolski, recently deceased.  'Ray lived his life with a beam of light and happiness that embraced all those around him.  His generosity and concern for all those around him is an example for all of us to live by.'  Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes in Fenton.  810-629-9321.