Michael Heredia

Heredia, Michael Saginaw, MI Beloved brother and uncle, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Aleda Lutz Veteran's Administration Hospital, at the age of 86. Michael was born in McDonald, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Lazaro and Alberta (Olmos) Heredia. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was very proud to be a Marine. He worked for (43) years at the Saginaw Grey Iron Plant. He loved and adored all animals, especially the birds, dogs and the famous cartoon dog, (Snoopy). He also had a fondness for cars and owned many through the years, but he cherished his 1971 red Corvette Stingray. His favorite pastime was going to Hooters and enjoying a couple of beers. He was an avid reader and had many books on a wide range of topics. He also enjoyed reading various magazines, and read The Saginaw News, Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News, daily. He is survived by one sister, Josephine (Sotero) Flores, many nieces and nephews; special niece, and caregiver, Denise Heredia, nephews; Henry and Roland Hernandez, Bilal Heredia, John Flores and Patty Garcia. A very dear friend, Rita Marie Reittenbach of Gladwin, Michigan and longtime family friend, Bernandine Gross of Saginaw. A heartfelt thanks to Grace Gonzalez for all the help she gave Michael. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at W.L. Case & Company, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. where military services will take place under the auspices of American Legion Post No. 439. Friends may visit with the family at the chapel from 4:00 p.m. until time of service. Interment will take place in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to the Saginaw County Animal Care Center. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603