Alex James Mezo, Jr.

Alex J. Mezo, Jr. of Comstock Twp. passed away Tuesday December 2, 2014 at Upjohn Care Center. Alex was born May 26, 1921 in Kalamazoo the son of Alex and Elizabeth (Szabo) Mezo. He was a lifelong farmer, a member of the Farm Bureau, Kalamazoo Milk Association for over 50 year and St. Joseph Catholic Church. On October 4, 1952 in Battle Creek Alex was united in marriage to the former Kathryn DeMaso who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Arthur (Diane) Mezo of Galesburg, James (Kelly) Mezo of Galesburg; daughter, Kathryn (John) Brown of Portage; six grandchildren, Kristen (Brian) Bruek, Lauren Mezo, Justin Mezo, Brandon Mezo, Jennifer Brown, Jason Brown; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Ann Nemedi and two brothers, Eugene and Louis Mezo. Friends are being received Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Redmond Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Rev. Msgr. Mike Hazard, Celebrant. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or American Lung Association. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net