White Lake MI Funeral Homes
$20 OFF
Heart-felt tributes to honor a dear friend or loved one who has passed away
1233 Union Lake Road
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 363-7135
5391 Highland Road
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 673-1213
White Lake MI Obituaries and Death Notices
Monday, January 02, 2017I always said that she pretty much launched my serious career as a chef,” said James Rigato, chef-owner of Mabel Gray in Hazel Park and founding executive chef and partner at the Root in White Lake Township, which Rector selected as the Free Press Restaurant of the Year in 2012.“She wasn’t the first person ever to write a story about the Root, but she certainly broke us regionally and nationally. ... I was 27, in White Lake, coming off the worst recession. I was battling so much anxiety. She kind of was a breath of fresh air and gave me the confidence boost I needed.”Another rising star that Rector was quick to anoint was Andy Hollyday, executive chef and partner at Selden Standard, named Free Press Restaurant of the Year in 2015, its first year of operation.span class="mycapture-non-priority-horizontal-image mycapture-...
Monday, October 24, 2016Office responded and began looking for him. His body was located in 30 feet of water Sunday. He was 63.? Related: Kalamazoo man dies after he drives car off Wisconsin pierBunetta, who lives in White Lake, said he originally got to know Pacynski in the business as a competitor for the first 12 years. Then, a buyout took place and he began working with him on a regular basis.The electronics and security industry was a good fit for Pacynski, who worked as an engineer at Ford before taking a buyout and beginning his own company, Bunetta said. He first opened his doors in Dearborn in 1986 before moving to Livonia in 1990.? Related: Shelby Twp. dad dies after rushing into Lake Michigan to save sons“With his engineering background, it was a good fit to get into electronics,” said Bunetta.His business, which had about a dozen employees, celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this summer.“Dale’s work is just another example of how hard work, innovation, taking care of people, and determination can build a successful business,” said Dan West, president of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, back in June. “He credits the Livonia community for the sustained viability of Evolution AVS, and we are proud his company is thriving here in Livonia.”Bunetta said Pacynski had many passions which included skiing, golfing and being a member of the Masons.“That was one of the things I liked about him,” Bunetta said.Pacynski is survived by his wife, Sherry, and his two sons.Visitation will take place from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at O’Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave in Novi, with a Masonic service taking place at 7 p.m. There will also be visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home, which is when the funeral will begin. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Masonic Lodge Ashlar No. 91.David Veselenak is a reporter for Hometown Life. Contact him at dveselenak@hometownlife.com, 734-678-6728 or on Twitter: @DavidVes...
White Lake News
Monday, January 02, 2017I always said that she pretty much launched my serious career as a chef,” said James Rigato, chef-owner of Mabel Gray in Hazel Park and founding executive chef and partner at the Root in White Lake Township, which Rector selected as the Free Press Restaurant of the Year in 2012.“She wasn’t the first person ever to write a story about the Root, but she certainly broke us regionally and nationally. ... I was 27, in White Lake, coming off the worst recession. I was battling so much anxiety. She kind of was a breath of fresh air and gave me the confidence boost I needed.”Another rising star that Rector was quick to anoint was Andy Hollyday, executive chef and partner at Selden Standard, named Free Press Restaurant of the Year in 2015, its first year of operation.span class="mycapture-non-priority-horizontal-image mycapture-...
Monday, October 24, 2016Office responded and began looking for him. His body was located in 30 feet of water Sunday. He was 63.? Related: Kalamazoo man dies after he drives car off Wisconsin pierBunetta, who lives in White Lake, said he originally got to know Pacynski in the business as a competitor for the first 12 years. Then, a buyout took place and he began working with him on a regular basis.The electronics and security industry was a good fit for Pacynski, who worked as an engineer at Ford before taking a buyout and beginning his own company, Bunetta said. He first opened his doors in Dearborn in 1986 before moving to Livonia in 1990.? Related: Shelby Twp. dad dies after rushing into Lake Michigan to save sons“With his engineering background, it was a good fit to get into electronics,” said Bunetta.His business, which had about a dozen employees, celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this summer.“Dale’s work is just another example of how hard work, innovation, taking care of people, and determination can build a successful business,” said Dan West, president of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, back in June. “He credits the Livonia community for the sustained viability of Evolution AVS, and we are proud his company is thriving here in Livonia.”Bunetta said Pacynski had many passions which included skiing, golfing and being a member of the Masons.“That was one of the things I liked about him,” Bunetta said.Pacynski is survived by his wife, Sherry, and his two sons.Visitation will take place from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at O’Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave in Novi, with a Masonic service taking place at 7 p.m. There will also be visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home, which is when the funeral will begin. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Masonic Lodge Ashlar No. 91.David Veselenak is a reporter for Hometown Life. Contact him at dveselenak@hometownlife.com, 734-678-6728 or on Twitter: @DavidVes...
