Joe Faron (age 90)
October 24, 2025
Joseph John Faron, age 90 years, was born to the late Martin and Regina Faron in Detroit, Michigan on March 18, 1935. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Janet Lagos of 45 years, who he married on October 18, 1980 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Detroit, MI. Joe is also survived by his sister, Tina Faron, brothers-in-law Rich (Tammy) Lagos, Ed (Julie) Lagos, sister-in-law, Barbara Faron. Many grateful nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Martin & Regina. Predeceased by brothers, Andy (Emily), Stanley (Martha, Jean), Eddie, Chester, Kaz, and Michael. He is also survived by many treasured cousins and friends.
He was very active in the Catholic community of Our Lady Help of Christians that would be his lifelong support from an early age. Joe served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956. He was a toolmaker at several companies and retired from Chrysler after 25 years of service.
Joe was kind and soft spoken and was a member and volunteered for many clubs: Our Lady Help of Christians Usher Club, Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight, International Order of Alhambra, VFW Post 4162, PLAV Post 6-Senior Vice Commander, International Order of the Moose, and John W. Smith Oldtimers.
Memorials may be given to St. Paul Tarsus Church, Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Joseph’s name.
Memorial Mass
Saturday, November 8, 2025 10 AM
Family will be receiving guests starting at 9:30 AM
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church (map)
41300 Romeo Plank
Clinton Twp MI 48038
Inurnment
Monday, November 10, 2025 10:30 AM, please arrive at cemetery by 10:15 AM
Great Lakes National Cemetery (map)
4200 Belford
Holly MI 48442
I’m deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Joe. He was such a special part of our family, and his kindness and warmth will always be remembered. It’s hard to say goodbye, but have to cherish our memories! Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
XO to all of you sweeties
Joe you will be deeply missed. Your contagious smile and crazy jokes will always be in my mind. I lwill always love you. R.I.P my dear friend . You are an angel now. Please watch all your dear friends down here on earth
Grateful for your kind words SUSWA XO
Dear Janet,
On behalf of the John W Smith Old Timers Club members past and present, our sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Joe was an Honorary Member of our club for many years and will be missed but never forgotten.
He was the absolute master at selling raffle tickets for every church and club fundraiser. I use to keep an extra $5.00 in my wallet just for him because whenever I seen him, he was always selling tickets. He is probably still selling them up in heaven as we speak.
I would like to thank you and Joe for his years of dedicated service to helping others!
May he rest in peace.
Ken Koliba
JWSOT Treasurer
Thank you ever so much for your kind and loving words! XO
Joseph Faron was a special person. Very proud of his heritage. He rarely spoke a negative word with others because his smile and attitude would win you over. As a former Chancellor for St. Pat’s Knights of Columbus, I could always count on his great attitude and help at funerals and prayer services for fellow members. Joe will continue to make all of us proud that we crossed paths with him during his journey of life. I will be singing at St. Lawrence this Saturday for a previous commitment of our church choir, but my heart and spirit will be with all who will celebrate his wonderful celebration of life. Vivat Jesus
Thank you so very much for your kind words and friendship! XOXO TO BOTH OF YOU
This song from GODSPELL describes our dear friend Joe. “ All good things around us , Are sent from heaven above. So thank the Lord, Oh thank the Lord for all His love. I really want to thank you Lord.”
Joe’s goodness & kindness will be a memory for many!
Plain and simple… Joe was a good man. We’d share a bag of chips or pretzels after our monthly Alhambra/Sancho Caravan meetings. Every month without fail he would ask me “how’s your boy doing”? Joe was a retired Chrysler man and knew that my son was with Stellantis. Just a caring guy! Going to miss him hawking 50/50 tickets at our Sancho bowling fundraiser. He was a staple at that table. Heaven is getting a good man. What a reunion is taking place up there! Rest in peace, Joseph.
On behalf of the Knights of Columbus St Patrick Council #3129, our Prayers and heartfelt condolences are extended to Janet and the Faron family on the passing of our fellow Brother & “Deputy” Grand Knight Joe. With sincere appreciation for Joe’s devotion to his faith, family and in service to our nation, Chrysler (Stellantis) Corporation and “many” fraternities. May he rest in Eternal Peace!
Vivat Jesus!
Robert A. Skwara-Grand Knight