Age 81, of Farmington Hills. Born in Albania.

Beloved friend of Sue Genschoreck. Loving father of Al Sako, Greg Sako, Shari Sako-Bojan, Karin Sako, Douglas (Jennifer) Sako, and Wendy Sako. Cherished grandfather of Kyle Bojan, Jessica Bojan and Ayrton Sako. Also survived by Tracy (William) Miller, Teri (Hugh) Genschoreck, Austin Vanloo and Tristan Miller. Preceded in death by Inez Faik Sako.

Funeral Friday 11 a.m. (in state 10:30 a.m.) at Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Officiant Rev. Robert Bough.

Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.).

Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Farmington.

Memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 26111 Evergreen Rd., Ste. 301, Southfield, MI 48076 or the Salvation Army, 16130 Northland Dr., Southfield, MI 48075.