John "Jack" M. Peake

John Michael "Jack" Peake, 78, of Sterling Heights, passed away on June 1, 2023, in Troy, Michigan. He was born on November 22, 1944, to Frank and Lois (Pelletier) Peake in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Cooley High School, Detroit, Michigan, followed by 2 years of college. Jack worked as a Co-Owner for Peake Asphalt, the family business, for over 40 years. On October 20,1973 he married the late Christine Ann Filipowicz. Jack and Christine lived in Utica, Michigan. He met Darlene Judge in 2007, shortly after both of their spouses had passed away. They enjoyed each other's company and loved taking car rides together, watching University of Michigan football games, and picking up a treat from Dairy Queen. Jack also had fun playing scratch off lottery tickets along with having a few burgers from McDonald's. One of Jack's favorite things to do was watch his grandchildren play sports, and he prided himself on making as many of their games as possible. He will be dearly missed. He was a long-time active member at St Lawrence Catholic Church and the St. Lawrence Knight of Columbus Council #2950. Jack served with the United States Army, discharged Honorably. Jack is survived by his son, Joseph Michael Peake and his wife Amy of Almont, MI; granddaughter, Avery Christine Peake; Grandsons, Gavin Michael Peake; Jack's dedicated companion and life saver for the past 18 years, Darlene Judge and her children, Gary Judge and Terry Judge; and their children, Ashleigh, Lindsay, Taylor, and Jaden, whom he adored. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Wilbert Peake, mother, Louis Leona Peake, his wife Christine, brothers, Patrick Wayne Peake, Michael Dennis Peake and his sister, Nancy Jean Pariseau. Jack's family will receive friends Sunday, June 4th, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 Blocks east of Van Dyke on the north side) Utica, Michigan. A Rosary led by the St. Lawrence Council #2950 Knights of Columbus on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Jack will lie instate Monday June 5th at 9:30 a.m., at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Road, (South of M-59), Utica, Michigan until the time of his Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Military Honors by the United States Army will take place at the Church immediately after the Funeral Mass. Burial will take place in the St. Lawrence Cemetery, Utica, Michigan. Memorials are suggested to the C.O.P.D. Foundation-3300 Ponce De Leon, Miami, Florida 33134-7211. Online condolences can be given at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com.

John "Jack" M. Peake

November 22, 1944 - June 1, 2023