Joseph R. Popa
Died November 29, 2019
TRAVERSE
CITY – Joseph Robert Popa, 80, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday,
November 29, 2019 at Munson Hospice House.
Joe
was born on July 21, 1939 in Hamtramck, the son of Stephen and Harriett (Tomaszewski) Popa. In June of 1997 he married Lorraine “Lori” Taylor, who survives.
Joe
graduated from St. Stanislaus Catholic High School and worked for General
Motors for over 30 years, retiring in 1987.
He was an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman.
In
addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children, Paul (Sharon) Popa,
Laura (Jonathan) Dinco, Adriana Popa, and Lydia (Johnny) Damian; stepchildren, Donna (Tom) Haiderer
and David (Susie) Taylor; grandchildren, Damian Dinco, Amber Dinco, Rachel
Popa, and Stephanie Popa; and a great-grandson, Lucas Gossiaux.
A
Memorial Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Traverse City will be announced
in the new year.
Memorials
may be directed to St.
Patrick Catholic Church, 630 W. Silver Lake Rd South, Traverse City, MI 49685.
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