Anthony Maki

Tony was born November 4, 1967 in Ishpeming to Peter Maki and Vicki Turino, graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1986, and was a lifelong area resident. He continued his education at the Northern Michigan University skill center, earning an Associate’s Degree in Auto Mechanics. Tony was a longtime truck driver, working locally for Tasson Distributing, Reinhart Foodservice, where he also was a salesman, Stericycle and North Country Disposal. Due to health concerns, he retired from truck driving and recently worked at the Marquette Food Co-Op in the meat department.

In his spare time, Tony loved being outdoors, especially at the family camp on the middle branch of the Escanaba River. He loved hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and riding dirt bikes.

Surviving are his loving wife of over 31 years, Tracy (Michelson) Maki of Ishpeming; his son, Alex Maki of Gwinn; his mother, Vicki (John) Haupt of Ishpeming; father-in-law, Ronald ‘Red’ Michelson; his sister, Amy Maki; sister-in-law, Kerry Bandle; step-brother, John ‘JA’ Haupt; nieces and nephews: Kiana and Vincent Maki, and Abby and Emily Bandle; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Peter Maki; a brother, Vince Maki; mother-in-law, Mary Michelson; brother-in-law, Scott Michelson; his maternal grandparents, Beryl Turino and Leah (Leo) Filizetti; and paternal grandparents, Frank (Dorothy) Maki.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 20th at Koskey Funeral Home in Negaunee. The family will also greet relatives and friends immediately following the celebration for lunch at the St. Paul School Gymnasium.

Tony’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com.