Briody, Louise M. July 14, 2014, age 64 "Every day holds the possibility of a miracle" was the quote that sustained Louise Briody during her twelve challenging years with cancer. Louise's determination to live every day with humor and grace inspired family, friends, co-workers and medical professionals. Louise was raised in Garden City, graduated from Garden City West, and met her husband while working at the world's first Kmart. "I just met the most beautiful girl in the world", Tim exclaimed after they met. He never dated another girl after that. It was 1965 and they were both 16 years old. Louise spent her entire professional career with Romulus Community Schools. Twelve year old granddaughter Sophia observed, "My grandma is my hero. She worked for 40 years and she loved going to work every day." The time she spent with grandchildren was precious and brought meaning and joy in her retirement. Louise loved traveling, decorating, celebrating her Polish heritage and passing her faith and traditions on to her grandchildren. Though compromised with physical challenges Louise remained the center of strength for both the Stanisz family and the Briody clan. She was the planner and organizer of family holiday gatherings and reunions. She faithfully captured and recorded special times with photographs and messages. Louise is survived by her loving husband Tim; sons Tim Jr. (Aleka), and Stephen; grandchildren Sofia, William, Ireland, Alex and Devin; brothers Francis, Jerome (Janet) and Jim (Brenda) Stanisz and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial Gathering Friday, July 18 from 4-8pm at the Howe Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. Memorial Mass Saturday, July 19 at 11am with Memorial Gathering beginning at 10:30am at Sacred Heart Church on Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. Louise's passion for reading led her family to establish The Louise M. Briody Foundation which provides books to public schools. Memorial tributes may be made to The Louise M. Briody Foundation, 710 A South Brady, Dearborn, MI 48124. www.howepeterson.com
