Cesar Julio Carreon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cesar Julio Carreon July 8, 1960 - January 21, 2021 Cesar was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and lived in the Southwest Detroit neighborhood he loved his whole life. He attended the former Ste. Anne's elementary school and graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in 1978. It was in this part of the city that he called home that he formed many life-long friendships and acquaintances. After a brief stint in the Navy, he held various factory jobs. His concern for workers' rights led him to be a union representative for a short period of time. He had a life-long love of reading and wrote short stories for his own enjoyment. His other interests were watching old movies on TV and playing guitar. He even encouraged his oldest nephew to learn to play (which he did) by buying him a guitar. He was very proud of both of his nephews and their accomplishments. Cesar lived with our mother and loved her to the very end. He was devastated when she passed away from COVID in April of 2020. Cesar struggled with depression his whole life, and heavy work took its toll on him physically. He retired early due to various health issues but loved caring for the various dogs and cats that came into his life. In November 2021, Cesar contracted COVID as well, succumbing to the effects of this deadly disease on January 21, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Maria Dolores Ploof (widow of Charles Richard Ploof), two nephews: Michael and David Ploof, and many extended family and long-standing friends who will all miss him dearly. A memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Basilica of Ste. Anne in Detroit at 10:00 am. Friends and family may visit at the church prior to the service. Interment will follow at Woodmere Cemetery in Detroit. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Michigan Humane Society.