Nino Viviano

Anthony (Nino) Viviano, a beloved husband, father, and friend left this world on July 24, 2025 at the age of 61 suddenly and without suffering. Nino was born on March 24, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan to Catherine and Anthony. He grew up in Shelby Twp., Mi where he played sports and enjoyed life with his siblings. He was raised to value family, hard work, and faith which he carried throughout his life. Nino’s journey was of dedication and success. He pursued his education at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business which laid the foundation for a fruitful career. The proud owner of Sterling Heights Dodge, he was not only a businessman but a mentor of so many. Nino was a steady leader with a wicked sense of humor and a way of connecting to everyone; he not only earned but kept the respect of his peers and employees. On September 28, 1991, Nino married the love of his life Kimberly (Kim) Brookman in a beautiful ceremony in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Together they created a loving home filled with laughter and joy. Nino’s devotion to his family was evident in everything he did. He was a steadfast family man who took immense pride in raising his sons Benjamin (Ben) and Maxwell (Max) teaching them the importance of integrity and compassion. Nino was passionate about life and found joy in the simple pleasures. He was an avid fisherman, who cherished time spent on the water. He loved being a snowbird and was so thankful for the time spent with Kim at their home in Naples, FL. Nino is survived by his loving wife Kim, his devoted children Ben and Max, his mother Catherine, mother in law Bess Brookman, and siblings Mary and Elizabeth. The devoted son of the late Anthony Viviano, loving father of the late Jillian Paige Viviano, and devoted son in law of the late Charles Brookman. a memorial gathering will be held to honor Nino’s extraordinary life on August 1,2025 at William Sullivan & Sons 8459 Hall Rd (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica, MI from 1:00 to 8:00 pm, with a celebration of life service at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Timothy Initiative, 7200 Stonehenge Drive, Floor 2, Raleigh, NC 27613, or at ttiglobal.org or Compassion in Jesus Name, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, or at compassion.com/ways-to-donate.htm. Nino will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love, laughter, and kindness will be forever etched in the hearts of all who knew him. Nino Viviano is now rejoicing in Heaven looking back at a life well lived. May he rest in eternal peace surrounded by the love and memories he so generously shared with all of us. Please share a story of Nino or leave a tribute at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

Nino Viviano

March 24, 1964 - July 24, 2025