Monica Ceckowski's Obituary
Monica Ceckowski, age 78, of Fort Gratiot, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2024. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on October 10, 1945. Living in Detroit until moving to “the farm” in North Street in 1973 with her husband and two children and later moving to Port Huron in 1989.
Monica loved gardening. Her flower gardens were beautiful and the vegetable gardens were very abundant. She found joy spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandson. Being very proud, supportive, generous, giving, understanding and loving-the best mother and grandmother she could be. She also loved her many dogs and birds. Doting on them with great love and care. Monica also enjoyed family dinners, going out for breakfast, classic Rock-n-Roll & Country music, playing cards, shooting pool, bowling, sitting in the sun and a good movie.
Monica worked for many years at the St. Clair County Humane Society, which then became The Blue Water Area Humane Society. Retiring as director in 2013.
Monica is survived by children, Lisa (John) Lisecki of Port Huron and Randy (Stephanie) Ceckowski of Port Huron; grandchildren, Justin, Cody and Hailey; great grandson, Waylon; brothers and sisters, Mark (Patti) Simonetta, Sheila (Brian) Taylor, Kevin (Debbie) Simonetta, Charlene Simonetta, Shelley (Mike) Rumley, Stacie (Lance) Thorpe and Corey Simonetta. She will be dearly missed. Rest in peace Mom, Grandma and Sister. We Love You.
Monica was preceded in death by her parents, Rose Mary and Cosimo Simonetta and her brothers, Cosimo, Randy and Scott.
Per Monica’s wishes there will be no funeral. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, East China Twp. on Thursday May 16th at 11:00 a.m. Celebration of Life luncheon to follow at the Voyageur Restaurant, St. Clair at 12:00 p.m. All family and friends are welcome.
In memory and honor of Monica, donations to the Dementia Society or your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Services entrusted to Young Funeral Home. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
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