Donald Lilla of Dearborn Heights passed away on December 23, 2019 at the age of 89.

Beloved husband of the late Ann.

Loving father of Mark, Susan Biggars, Nancy Swartzman, Carol (Mark) Marek, Paul (Chantel) and the late David.

Proud grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 13.

Brother of the late Robert Lilla.

Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was also a recipient of the Purple Heart. Donald was very devoted to his Catholic faith. He was an avid runner, completing two full 26 mile marathons.

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 2:00PM until 8:00PM at the Taylor Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 Telegraph Rd.

Funeral mass on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11:00AM (instate 10:30AM) at St. Anne Catholic Church located at 38100 Five Mile in Livonia, Michigan.