PLACUCCI, Glenn L., age 72, of Inkster, August 15, 2017. My Dad, our gentle giant was the 2nd born of the late Egisto and Seconda Placucci. Glenn grew up in Toledo, OH spending much of his childhood in Rossford. He attended St. Cyril and Methodius Elementary from 1951-1959. Glenn always shared stories of being an alter boy during his years of grammar school. He attended Central Catholic High School from 1959 – 1963. Glenn belonged to ROTC during his college years at University of Toledo earning Associates in Engineering Technology. It is no secret he loved his Ohio State Buckeye’s even though his brother Joe is a die hard Michigan State Spartan and he married into a family of U-M Wolverines and MSU Spartans. Glenn’s favorite sport was watching college basketball especially during March for college basketball tournaments, year after year. In 1963 Glenn started working part time with his brother-in-law Woodrow Payne in Livonia, MI as a stone fabricator. He would commute from Toledo, Ohio until 1969 when the rest of the family relocated to Dearborn, MI. The love of cutting limestone was born. There was never another profession Dad would have been comfortable with. Glenn had an expansive innovative vision when it came to fabricating limestone. He has left his mark on the many homes buildings and places here in the metro Detroit area. Of all of his accomplishments in the industry his greatest masterpieces include: The With Liberty and Justice for all Exhibit in the Henry Ford Museum, the entrance signage for Harbor Town community on Jefferson Ave in Detroit, a floor to cathedral ceiling stone lighthouse fireplace built for his brother-in-law Dennis Sitarz, and a great deal of the stone for Castello Montebello mansion of Northville. Also during the year of 1969 Glenn met the love of his life, Constance Marie Sitarz at Scared Heart Church in Dearborn, MI. It was during a singles dance where their eyes met across a crowded room. Constance and Glenn were married on August 7th, 1971 at St. Mary’s Church in Wayne, MI. They joined the church choir at St. Norbert’s Church in Inkster, MI where they enjoyed singing with the group for many years. In 1978 the apple of his eye was born, his only daughter, Teressa. Glenn was a wonderful father, husband and son-in-law. He never showed fear and always protected his daughter and wife as best he could. Glenn was an active member of the Inkster Rotary Club even holding the gavel as president of the club from 1989 - 1990. The family loved to travel as much as they we able to. The most memorable trip was to Paris, France. Glenn loved he could touch the stone cathedrals of Notre Dome and Sainte Chapelle. Glenn also had a love of dogs especially his first dog, Dusty an Irish Wolf Hound. He would never be without a dog at work and even on deliveries. Customers always thought his canine companion was his assistant waiting in the truck. Glenn is the uncle to his sister Rina’s children, Hedy, Renee, Regina, and Gretchen. He always would be a great support to his nieces throughout their childhood and their adult years. Also he is the great uncle to the children of Hedy, Renee, and Regina. He loved all of his relatives and always greeted family with exuberance and enthusiasm that was all his own. Everywhere Glenn went he could not leave with out telling many stories. What made Glenn special and one of a kind was his undying gentle kindness to all people and all things nature. He would do anything anyone would ask of him even if it meant going grocery shopping at midnight. Glenn had numerous interests. He was an avid reader of math, science, rocks and minerals; especially fluorescent minerals. He also loved to read about writing songs, storytelling, poetry and astronomy. Glenn loved to frequent the Ark in Ann Arbor where he met many well-known folk singers and story tellers. He loved history of any kind. Whether it involved the history of family, genealogy of tribes, Irish history, or history of all nations he filled his head with much knowledge. He also loved to read about the canal water systems of the Great Lakes. He enjoyed using his catamaran on Wamplers Lake where he made many friends. Of all the millions of things we will miss about Glenn, we will miss his love of food. We will also miss him jumping out of bed to tune into Sunday Puzzle on NPR, watching Sunday Morning with Mom and reading the Sunday paper. We will never get used to not listening to his extremely eclectic music library or building fires in the winter months.In recent years he was semi retired doing little side stone jobs here and there. But his passion for stone was so powerful he simply could never fully retire. It was never more evident than in his last conversations in the hospital regarding getting back to work cutting stone. Glenn fell ill to cancer in January of 2016. He fought hard and never gave up until his last breath. He is now over the rainbow and part of the universe. Dad, we love you greatly and miss you tons.
Condolences
Sending you all my thoughts during this time, Terresa. So sorry for your loss. Nichelle Harmon
Dear Connie & Teresa, I just found out about Glenn, this evening. I am so sorry. I remember the days that we went to St. Cyril's school, that' s where we became good friends, I remember going to his house on the curve on Mami Street, meeting his Mom & Dad, his Sister & Brother... I remember him and I riding our bikes back and forth, to each others house. Even though I have not seen him lately he was a Dear Friend. May he rest in peace, in God's house until we meet again. Love Always Dave & Sharon Dave & Sharon Filipiak
So sorry for your loss, he is but a thought away and in Very good company. Blessings to you. monica mcguire
Connie and Theresa, our family is so very saddened by your loss. Glenn was such a sweet man, wonderful husband, father and friend of our family. Janet Sarieh and family
We are going to miss Glenn. He had rare talent. He was a gentleman and his family was his pride and joy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Connie and Theresa. Carol Schave and John Wicker
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