John D. Pirosko

December 19, 1948 - September 26, 2020

John Doyle Pirosko, 71 of Clare, Michigan, passed away on September 26, 2020, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle of cancer. He was born to parents, John and Mary Pirosko, on December 19, 1948 in Belleville, Michigan. John graduated from Macomb Community college in 1973, earning his degree as a Tool-and-Die Journeyman. John was married to Regina Pirosko (Wende) in 1974. John is survived by his loving wife Regina of 46yrs, his son Jeff Pirosko, and wife Rebecca, with grandchildren Jayden, Avery, and Aristyn Pirosko. His daughter Jennifer McAvoy (Pirosko) and husband Fred, with grandchildren Landon, Madison, Cameron, and Elise McAvoy, his son Jason Pirosko and wife Christina, with grandchildren Melina and Lucas Pirosko, his sister Dawn Spezia (Pirosko) and husband Doug, his sister Linda Berus (Pirosko) and husband Gary, as well as many other beloved family members. John owned and operated a successful manufacturing business, Athey Precision, established in 1982, and was able to retire in 2005. He will be remembered for his love of family and friends, especially his 9 grandchildren, his cabin in the woods and cottage on the water. He enjoyed working on numerous projects and inventions and always strived for perfection in all his works. John also enjoyed coin collecting, watching movies, and liked to tell jokes to all that were in his presence. Rest in Peace Butch, for you will always be loved. Funeral Services for John will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 1 pm at Arthur Township cemetery, located just north of Arthur Township Hall, 3031 S. Athey Ave, Clare, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to (JDRF) Juvenile diabetes research foundation (www.jdrf.org) or Mid Michigan Home Care Hospice program (www.midmichigan.org) search for Hospice. Arrangements were handled by the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. On-line condolences at www.stephenson-wyman.com