Clifford A. Lozen

Clifford A. Lozen, age 94, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, formally of Ocala, Florida, formally of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away on Friday afternoon, 5/27/2022. Clifford was born in July 1927 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Clifford G. and Laura Lozen. His family relocated to Michigan when he was in elementary school. After graduating from High School, Clifford held various jobs until he secured an apprenticeship as a Toolmaker. Before finishing his apprenticeship, he was called to serve in the United States Army during the Korean war, serving primarily as a Toolmaker with a portable machine shop on wheels to make parts for vehicles in need of repair and install them. Upon his return home from his military service, Clifford completed his apprenticeship as a Toolmaker and earned his living making precise parts and assembling the machines that used those parts until his retirement. Working and providing for his family was of paramount importance to Clifford. On June 22, 1956, he married Lilavine Daldine. They raised 7 children.   As a young boy, Clifford started studying the violin and it became his lifelong passion to play. He enjoyed playing his violin with others in a group and often played for gatherings and events. He was a member of the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala, Florida. He enjoyed his retirement with his wife, Lily, and spending time with friends and family. Clifford was a quiet, proud man but he loved to joke and banter and would sometimes display a mischievous little smile. He especially enjoyed dancing with his wife, they even took dancing lessons. It was a sight to see them gliding across the floor together. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing cards, Bingo and shuffleboard, watching western movies, especially with John Wayne, listening to Big Band music and doing crossword puzzles.   Clifford is survived by his six daughters: Eileen Lozen-Kowalski (Leonard), Lila Mitchell (Michael), Louise Stauffer (Dale), Joann Michaels, Jeannette Lozen and Priscilla Chahine and his daughter of the heart, Alaina Klug (Tom); 16 grandchildren Stephanie, Alex (Layla), Matthew, Daniel (Acelynn), Brian (Mac), Scott (Shahrzad), Eric (Brittany), Austin, Erin, Samantha (Craig), Liz (Dan), Anntara, Brittney, Samer (Ricky), Rameen and Alyana; and 2 great grandchildren, Ava and Lincoln. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Lilavine Lozen, his son, Randal Lozen, his parents, Clifford G. and Laura Lozen, his sisters, Eleanor Stephens, Marjorie Smith, Irene Lozen and his brother, Robert Lozen.   A private funeral service was held for the immediate family.   Blessed Trinity Catholic Church will dedicate a Catholic Mass to Clifford on Saturday, September 3, 2022 @ 6:00pm where he was a parishioner in Ocala, Florida for 25 years. The Catholic Mass will be streamed live through the following link: blessedtrinity.org ( then click on Live Stream Mass) A Zoom Memorial Service was held on Saturday, June 26, 2022 for all family and friends who wished to attend and celebrate Clifford’s life.   Expressions of sympathy may be made in whichever way(s) you wish. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy in a more tangible way to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Clifford A. Lozen’s name