James T. "Jim" Maiga's Obituary
James T. "Jim" Maiga, age 66, of St.Clair passed away August 19, 2013. He was born to the late Stephen and Elizabeth Maiga on July 5, 1947 in Highland Park. He married Pamela Wolanin on June 19, 1976. They raised their family in the Sterling Heights area before moving to St.Clair. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in 2004 where he worked as a millwright. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the St.Clair Golf Club. He is survived by his wife; Pamela Maiga, children; James (LyzJoanna) Maiga, Nicole Maiga, grandson; William Maiga. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Thomas (Bonnie) Maiga, Mary Catherine Maiga, Dan Maiga, Judy (Mike) Izzo, Joan (Jim) Ursing, brothers and sisters in-law; Barbara (Wayne) Doyle, Phyllis Wolanin, and Gloria Maiga, Special "brother and sister"; Chet and Mary Skrzypek and many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother; Greg Maiga, mother and father in-laws; Bill and Alice Wolanin, brother in-law; Bill Wolanin and step-mother; Leona Maiga. Services will be held on Friday, August 23 at 10:00 a.m. at St.Mary's Catholic Church, St.Clair. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at church prior to mass. A rosary will be said Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Michigan Cancer Society. www.youngcolonial.com
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