James Alan Simescu

James Alan Simescu passed away September 15, 2018 at the age of 64. He was born January 31, 1954 to Eugene M. and Nancy R. ( Richardson ) Simescu. He is the beloved brother of Barry ( Dorothy ) Simescu and William Simescu, and dear uncle of Dan, Tyler, Will and Layne.

James graduated from Thurston High School in Redford. He then went on to graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. James was a resident of California for the past 40 years where he managed Lawry’s Five Crowns restaurant in Corona Del Mar, California for over 20 years. He then went on to work at Wells Fargo Mortgage Company in Newport Beach. Yet, while he managed a fine restaurant for many years, when James returned home to Michigan he would be sure to visit one of his favorite places, White Castle hamburgers. While James loved cooking, he was also an avid mountain biker, skier and hiker. He enjoyed his yearly trip to Clear Lake, in Michigan, to the family summer cottage that he helped build. When there, he was always busy with painting projects, trimming trees or other various chores. James is deeply loved and will be missed by many.

A Memorial Service will take place Sunday, October 14, 2018, 3 PM at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 12noon until the time of the service. After the service everyone is invited to Station 885, for refreshments, located at 885 Starkweather St., Plymouth.

In lieu of flowers memorials in James memory may be made to: Share Mountain Bike Club, 3857 Birch St. #186, Newport Beach, CA 92660 or Warrior’s Society, 11278 Roanoke Ct., Cypress, CA 90630.