James "Bud" Budzynowski

June 16, 1940 - May 29, 2020

James “Bud” Budzynowski passed away on May 29, 2020 at the age of 79 in Troy, Michigan. He was born on June 16, 1940 to Ned and Sophie Louise (Czaczkowski) in Hamtramck. Loving husband of Christina (Swieczkowski). Dear father of Julie (William) Merkle, James N. Budzynowski, Kristina (Timothy) Palmer and Jeffrey (Lalainia) Budzynowski. Dear grandfather of Matthew, Sara, Emily, Michael, Kyle, Andrew, Jessica and Sophie. Dear brother of the late Mitchell (Marcie) Budzynowski and brother in law of the late Shirley Ann (the late Richard) Helmick. He was a devoted family man and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting up-north. He attended all family events and had an infectious and loud laugh. He was an active member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was a Navy veteran. Visitation on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10 a.m at St. Isidore Catholic Church at 18201 23 Mile Rd. (Corner of 23 Mile Rd. and Romeo Plank) Macomb Township. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Isidore Knights of Columbus, council #7200.