John F. "Jack" Marcero

August 29, 1942 - June 2, 2019

John F. “Jack” Marcero, 76 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Monroe. Born August 29, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, Jack was the son of the late Miles and Dorothy (Azarovitz) Marcero. He was a 1960 graduate of Monroe Catholic Central High School. In 1964 Jack received an AB Degree from the University of Detroit. On November 15, 1997 Jack married his beloved wife, the former Cynthia A. Trowbridge at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Monroe. Jack owned American Real Estate Appraisal Company and was a real estate broker and consultant. In his earlier years, he taught French and English at both New Boston Huron and Airport High Schools. While at New Boston Huron High School he also coached golf. Jack was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, National Association of Fee Appraisers, the American Association of Certified Appraisers and the Carleton Sportsmen’s Club. Jack was very civic minded and believed in giving back to the community through philanthropic acts of kindness. Some of his philanthropic memberships include; The Man Tree Committee to benefit Mercy Memorial Hospital, a Wing Man for Folds of Honor, Wounded Warriors, and the Monroe Golf and Country Club where for several years he chaired the Walter Hagen Invitational to benefit the Cancer Society. He enjoyed trap and skeet shooting and playing golf. Most of all Jack enjoyed time spent with family. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Cindy, four loving children; Jeff (Wendy) Marcero of Canton, MI, Mike (Laura) Marcero of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, Jim (Laura) Marcero of Powell, OH and Steve (Nicole) Marcero of Clawson, MI,a step son; Joseph M. Liedel of Monroe, four cherished grandchildren; Emily, Adam, Hallie, Olivia with another on the way this summer, seven siblings; Robert (Diane) Marcero of Brooklyn, MI, Rita Marcero of Carleton, Thomas (Janis) Marcero of Dearborn Heights, MI, Jerome (Amy) Marcero of Carleton, Gregory (Jackie) Marcero of MI, Donald (Denise) Marcero of Carleton, and Charles (Lavina) Marcero of Monroe, his father in law; Walter O. Trowbridge of Monroe and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his mother in law; Juanita Trowbridge. In keeping with Jack’s wishes, cremation has been held. On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 his family will greet friends at the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI, 48161 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a memorial service celebrating Jack's life beginning at 6:00 pm. Deacon Michael Stewart will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to Folds of Honor and/or Wounded Warriors. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.