Anita Gornick

GORNICK, ANITA peacefully entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on December 7, 1942, in Hamtramck, Michigan, and was a proud resident of Shelby Township, where she raised her family and made her home for most of her adult life. Anita shared 62 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Bill, and together they built a loving family that was the greatest joy of her life. She was the cherished mother of Elizabeth (the late James) Biddle, Steve (Wendy) Gornick, Sue (Bob) Toth, and Jeanine (Curtis) Opyr. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Brad (Kimberly) Gornick, Evan (Maria) Gornick, Billy Toth, Adam (Taylor Harding) Gornick, Josie Toth, Matthew Biddle, Alex Opyr, and Megan Gornick, and a treasured great-grandmother to Zoey and Bryce, with another great-granddaughter arriving in February. She was the dear sister of Eugene Bronski. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know and love her. Anita graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in education and taught for one year before devoting herself to raising her family. When she was ready to return to work, she and her best friend, Nancy, followed their shared passion for travel and opened a travel agency in Shelby Township in 1976. Their business became much more than a career; it opened the door to countless adventures and allowed Anita to see the world alongside her family and friends. She treasured the experiences and memories they created together and continued working at the agency until her retirement. As her family grew, Anita and Bill’s cottage at Higgins Lake became one of her most beloved places. There, she created countless happy memories surrounded by the people she loved most. She enjoyed gardening, painting rocks, making homemade ice cream, playing dominoes, card games and backgammon, boating, and watching sunsets over the lake. She especially loved watching her children and grandchildren embrace the joys of lake life. Whether they were swimming, sailing, boating, or water skiing, Anita was happiest simply being together with her family—sharing their laughter and celebrating each new adventure. Her warmth, creativity, and loving presence made the cottage a special gathering place, and it will remain part of the cherished memories her family carries in their hearts. Anita also treasured celebrations with her extended family. Nearly every month brought a gathering to celebrate a holiday or the birthday of one of her sisters or brothers-in-law, or 14 nieces and nephews. Beyond these family celebrations, Anita found joy in many of life’s simple pleasures. She loved making birthday cards for everyone in the family, playing golf, teaching herself to play the piano, attending Mass, knitting, painting, and spending time with friends. Anita was a truly special woman whose kindness, gentleness, grace, and love will live on in all of us. She taught us that a life well lived is built on family, friendship, adventure, creativity, and the simple joy of being together. We will carry those lessons—and her love—with us always. Visitation Sunday 3-8pm with 7:00pm Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road (SHELBY TOWNSHIP). Funeral Monday Instate 9:30am at St. Kieran Church 53600 Mound Rd. (btw. 24 & 25 Mile Rds.) until time of Mass at 10:00am. Donations are welcome to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Private Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.

Anita Gornick

December 7, 1942 - September 9, 2026