David Comiskey, age 78 of Orleans passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2016 at his home.
He was born the son of Joseph & Genevieve (Grogan) Comiskey in South Lyon and they along with one son, Edward Grogan Comiskey, a sister, Evelyn Comiskey and a brother, Joseph Comiskey III have preceded him in death.
David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marjorie; sons, David Comiskey, Jr., of South Lyon, Joseph Comiskey of Whitmore Lake, Steven (Heather) Comiskey of Geneva, Illinois; grandchildren, Justin Comiskey of Pinckney, Alex (Diana) Comiskey of Herndon, Virginia, Jacob Comiskey of New Hudson, Megan (Patrick) Cook of Ypsilanti, Colt Comiskey of Brighton, Joscelin Comiskey of Geneva, Illinois, Reece Comiskey of Grass Lake; two sisters, Charlotte (Rand) O’Leary of Orleans; Anne Teoli of Evanston, Illinois; three brothers, Eugene (Marlene) Comiskey of Atlanta, Georgia, Richard (Kathy) Comiskey of Canton, Michael (Sue) Comiskey of South Port, North Carolina.
David is a former president of the South Lyon J.C.’s, former treasurer of the Long Lake Association, he is a member of the Stanton First Congregational Church and a current member of their board of Trustees. David was a history buff who loved all things historical, especially historically based films, movies and documentaries. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial services for David are being held on Saturday, October, 29, 2016 at the Stanton First Congregational Church (305 N. Camburn Street) beginning at 1 PM, with Pastor Jamey Nichols officiating.
Visitation with David’s family will also be held from noon to 1 PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, David’s family suggests donations be made to the Stanton First Congregational Church in his memory. Envelopes will be available at the church.
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