Our Staff

David Chivas
Dave grew up in Royal Oak. After graduating from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago in 1968, he started to work as an apprentice for Mr. Ford. In 1991 upon Mr. Ford’s retirement, he took over as manager/owner. Having been in Center Line for nearly 38 years, Dave has been active in the community and lives in the building. He cherishes the friends that he has made in the Center Line area over the years.

Michael Schuneman
Michael grew up in North Branch and came to the Ford Funeral Home in 1986 to live in our building while attending Wayne State Mortuary School. After graduation, he served his apprenticeship here and was licensed in 1988. Mike is married to Lori who works for a Detroit law firm and they reside with their son in Sterling Heights.

George Rafaidus, Jr.
George came to us after a call asking him to be a part of our staff caused by the retirement of another funeral director. George is also a graduate of Wayne State Mortuary School. He and his wife, Charlene, a Detroit Public School teacher, live in Macomb with their son and daughter.

Ford Funeral Home

26560 Van Dyke Avenue (3 blocks South of 11 Mile Road)
Center Line, MI 48015-1288

Davidchivas@fordfuneralhome.org

michaelschuneman@fordfuneralhome.org

georgerafaidus@fordfuneralhome.org

Phone (586) 754-2464
Fax (586) 754-5979