Peter Joseph Maceroni

PETER J. MACERONI August 11, 1940 - September 28, 2022 The beloved Honorable Judge Peter Joseph Maceroni, 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 28 surrounded by loved ones. Peter Maceroni was born on August 11, 1940 and was a lifelong resident of the Detroit area. He attended De La Salle Collegiate High School, graduating in 1958. He was a member of the 1956 city championship football team. He received his B.A. degree from Hillsdale College in 1962 where he was later proudly inducted into the football Hall of Fame. He began his long and illustrious legal career at Wayne State University Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1965. After 25 years in private practice, Judge Maceroni was elected to the 16th Circuit Court in 1990 and re-elected in 1996, 2002, and 2008. In March 1992, he was elected Chief Judge and served in that position through December 31, 2004 with wisdom, fairness, strength, and dignity that he became known for. Peter Maceroni was a proud member of the Executive Board of the Michigan Judges Association and served as President of the Association in 2003. He was also a member and officer of several other associations and boards. He was known for making a difference in the lives of Macomb County citizens. He received dozens of awards and honors during his valiant career. He was honored as the Man of the Year in 1993 by the Columbus Day Celebration Committee. In 1996, Peter was appointed to the Michigan Trial Court Assessment Commission by Governor John Engler. In 1997, he received the Outstanding County Elected Official award from the Michigan Association of Counties and also was the recipient of the Presidents Award from the Italian American Bar Association of Michigan. The March of Dimes honored Peter in 2000 by naming him the Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year. Peter's love for his family was immeasurable. Preceding him in death is his wife of 34 years Eileen, his parents Rose and Pietro Giuseppe, brother Louie, and sister-in-law Sharon. He is survived by his dedicated wife Martha who so tenderly cared for him the last several years and in his final days. His children were his pride and joy; Patricia (John Robinson), Peter, Patrick (Melissa), and James Maceroni. He is also survived by step-children Aaron, Sarah, Stephanie and Patrick. "Papa" especially adored his six grandchildren, Steven, Joseph, Sean, Elaina, Genevieve and Katherine, in addition to many other loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. Peter Maceroni dearly loved his family, his Catholic faith, playing and watching golf, Italian food and culture, travel, cheering on Detroit sports teams, playing cards with his buddies, and relaxing on Marco Island where he was known as a gregarious friend with a big laugh, a passionate golfer, and a great dancer. He was - and will always remain - deeply loved by all who were lucky enough to cross paths with him during his lifetime. Judge, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend: "Many have done excellently, but you exceed them all." Eternal rest grant unto Him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest in Peace. Amen. Visitation Saturday 5-9pm and Sunday 2-9pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile) with Rosary Sunday 7pm. Instate Monday 11:30am until the 12 noon Mass at St. Paul of Tarsus, 41300 Romeo Plank (North of Canal). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Italian American Cultural Society and Hospice of Michigan, Macomb Chapter. Share memories with the family on their "On-Line Guestbook" @ Wujekcalcaterra.com.