Theresa Milczarski, a longtime Farmington Hills resident and devoted family matriarch, died March 30 at age 92. Her funeral mass is scheduled for April 9 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Farmington Hills is remembering Theresa Milczarski, who died March 30 at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills. She was 92. Her family shared the news of her passing. As of now, the City of Farmington Hills and Oakland County have not released independent confirmation or additional biographical details (City Council).
Milczarski was born in Detroit on May 12, 1928, to Enrico and Assunta (Olivi) Varani. She married Eugene "Gene" Milczarski in 1956 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Detroit. Together, they raised five children and welcomed six grandchildren. Gene Milczarski died in 2015.
Funeral arrangements for April 9
Family, friends, and neighbors can pay their respects at a funeral mass on Friday, April 9. The service begins at 10:00 a.m., with visitation at 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23615 Power Road in Farmington. The church has not posted a public notice about the service, and there is no official statement from the parish or city. After the mass, a private burial will take place at Holy Sepulchre in Southfield.
Milczarski is survived by her children: Kathleen, David (Angie), Lisa (John) Coleman, Karen Farmer, and Janet (Dana) Wold. She is also remembered by her brother, John Varani, and her grandchildren: Melissa (Cory) Cookingham, Rachel Coleman, Sean Coleman, Bridget Farmer, Cameron Wold, and Patrick Farmer. The family asks the community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers.
Family and community ties
Theresa Milczarski was known for her dedication to her family and her roles as mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life in Detroit and Farmington Hills reflects the story of many families who have shaped the area over the years. The family suggests planting a memorial tree in her honor, a gesture in line with local traditions and supported by organizations like the Farmington Public Schools district, which often encourages living memorials and civic involvement.
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, where the funeral will be held, is a familiar place for many in Farmington Hills. Its location on Power Road makes it accessible for those who wish to attend or pay their respects. Residents looking for more information about public events or city services can check the Farmington Hills municipal calendar or contact city offices.
Milczarski's life is an example of the steady influence longtime residents have on the character of Farmington Hills. As the community gathers to remember her, her family and those who knew her carry on her memory.
