Age 96, of Wixom. Beloved husband of Frances for 72 years. Loving father of Phil (Lynda), Ross, Frank and Carl Latona. Dear brother of Rose Maida. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Church of the Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd. (N. of 10 Mile), Novi. Fr. Michael Zuelch officiating.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, and after 10:30 a.m. at the church on Friday.

Burial with Navy Honors will take place in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.

Memorials suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.