Emily M. Sammons

September 12, 1927 - October 14, 2019

Emily Melcia Sammons (Passkiewicz) of West Bloomfield passed away October 14th, 2019 at the age of 92. She was the loving wife of Frederick Passkiewicz (deceased) and Robert Sammons (deceased). Devoted mother of Terry (Mark) Megge, Debbie (Tim) Megge, Tina (Jim) Kinzel, Dawn Oehmke (David Nikolas), Fred (Diane) Passkiewicz, Tim (Linda) Sammons and Lisa (Roger) Brown. Cherished grandmother of JJ, Sara, Meghan, Marissa, Amanda, Fred, Charles, Alexander, Tracy, Adam, Jason, Dylan, Ryan and Jonathan. Great Grandmother to Felding, Josephine, Colton, Olsztyn, Jeziorany, Wieliczka, Rydzyk and Thomas.

Emily was born on September 12th, 1927 to Nikolay and Albina Cizewski in Detroit, Michigan. Emily graduated from Chadsey High School and continued on to Wayne State University. After graduating, she worked as an Executive Administrator for Henry Ford Hospital. In 1947, Emily met Frederick Passkiewicz, a United States Airforce Veteran who served in WWII. The two were married on January 31st, 1948. Emily and Fred were blessed with five children.

Emily was a fashionable, jazzy and independent woman with an active social life. She enjoyed gardening, casinos, card games, spending time with her great grandchildren, and attending weekly mass. Emily had a determined lifestyle and raised her children with strong family values, faith and love.

Emily’s family will receive friends on Friday, October 18th from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Her Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 19th at 11 a.m. with Memorial Gathering beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 4300 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield. Memorial Contributions in Emily's name are appreciated to Penrickton Center for Blind Children, 26530 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI 48180.

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