The Honorable Pat M. Donofrio

HON. DONOFRIO, PAT M. February 11, 2025. Age 80. Beloved husband of Charlene. Loving father of Adam (Christina) Donofrio & Lauren (Jayson Du Val) Donofrio. Proud grandfather of Lilliana Donofrio, Athena Donofrio & Benjamin Du Val. Dearest brother of Elaine Passucci. Predeceased by his parents Pat Donofrio, Mary Donofrio, brother-in-law Nick Passucci, and parents-in-law Edward and Gertrude Jubenville. Pat graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Law in 1970. After law school, he immediately went into private practice, and in 1974, was a founding member of the law firm of Romain, Donofrio, Kuck & Egerer, PC. He was serving as that firm's president at the time he was appointed to the judiciary. Judge Donofrio served as a Macomb County Circuit Court judge following his appointment in 1997 and election in 1998. From 1998 until he joined the court of appeals in 2002, he was the presiding judge of the civil/criminal division of the circuit court. He was appointed to the Michigan Second District Court of Appeals in 2002 and elected in 2004. He was re-elected to the court on November 2, 2010. In 2013, he was appointed to the Michigan Court of Claims for a two-year term. Judge Donofrio retired from the Michigan Court of Appeals on September 30, 2015. Judge Donofrio served on the Michigan Supreme Court Task Force on Trial Court Performance Standards and the Michigan Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions. He was a member of the Michigan Judges Association and the American Judges Association. An officer of the American Inns of Court, Oakland Division, Judge Donofrio was also a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Macomb and Oakland County Bar Associations. A frequent lecturer, he served on faculties for ICLE, the National Judicial College, and the Michigan Judicial Institute. Judge Donofrio earned certificates of accomplishment from the National Judicial College and the National Drug Court Institute. Pat Donofrio loved his family dearly, his Catholic faith, playing and watching golf. Not only was Pat a mentor to many but a man who left a lasting impression on those he met. He was never short on advice and when asked he would dedicate a lot of time and thought ensuring that he could provide the best guidance possible. He loved to travel the world with his beloved wife Charlene and visiting his grandchildren. He enjoyed cheering on the Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines. He was and always will be greatly loved by his family, friends and everyone lucky enough to be graced by his presence. Visitation Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, from 3-8pm and Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, from 1-8pm with 7:00pm Scripture Service at Wujek - Calcaterra & Sons Inc, (Shelby Township) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Funeral Thursday, February 27th, 2025, Instate from 10am until time of 10:30am Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market St., Mt Clemens, MI 48043. Donations are welcome to AVOW Hospice or St. Peter Catholic Church. Share memories with the family at their "Online Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com

The Honorable Pat M. Donofrio

June 12, 1944 - February 11, 2025