Corine Markaity

Corine Margaret (McShane) Markaity, age 92, of Detroit, Michigan passed away in her sleep December 5, 2024. Corine was born in Detroit, Michigan June 13, 1932 to Norman and Pauline (Pavey) McShane. Corine lived her full life in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. Corine was a homemaker, avid interior designer, and active in community gardening. She thoroughly enjoyed decorating her homes with the newest interior design trends while always keeping to her own creative vision and concepts. With her wonderful gift for design she would discuss her ideas with her husband and together they would make them come to life. Corine also loved fashion and loved to sew. Her fashion sense was undeniable, and she had exquisite taste in clothing and accessories. Corine always dressed beautifully, styling the outfits she sewed herself. On the evenings when she and her husband attended a concert or special night out, Corine would definitely “Dress to Impress” and always looked absolutely stunning. As a young woman, Corine attended Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit and graduated in 1949. Since her father was a member of the Pipefitter Union Local 636, Corine was nominated by The Union and won the title of “Miss AFL 1950” in a competitive beauty pageant. After her beauty pageant and modeling years, Corine was hired as an executive assistant for a sales and distribution group in a spirits company. During those years she enjoyed working in the Penobscot building in downtown Detroit. A few years later she met her husband, Bernard (Bernie) Markaity on a blind date at Tassie’s Tavern in Mount Clemens Michigan. Soon thereafter they married on February 13, 1954 and started a family eventually moving to Warren, Michigan and later, Sterling Heights, Michigan. Corine was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Markaity in 2018, and is survived by her dear brother William (Dana) McShane, her four sons, Daniel (Nancy) Markaity, Timothy Markaity, Mark (Susan) Markaity, James Markaity, and her daughter Paula Markaity Cicilian. She had four grandchildren, Kelly (Victoria) Markaity, Sean (Lauren) Markaity, Allison (Evan) Benner, and Tara Cicilian, and was also blessed with one great grandchild, Adrianna Markaity. She will be deeply missed by her extended family and her community of dear friends. The family will receive friends and relatives at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church 9:30am Friday December 13, 2024 for instate visitation followed by a Catholic Mass at 10am. The Church address is 38750 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Meals on Wheels. https://www.macombgov.org/departments/senior-services/donate

Corine Markaity

June 13, 1932 - December 4, 2024