Mary Jo Braeseker

Mary Jo Braeseker, née Moriarity, passed away on September 29, 2026, at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1943, in Delray, Michigan, and lived a life marked by warmth, humor, and a gift for making others feel welcome.

A graduate of St. Patrick in Wyandotte, Michigan, Mary Jo devoted herself to her home and family as a homemaker. She was the kind of person who brought joy wherever she went. Known as the life of the party and an excellent hostess, she had a natural way of gathering people together and making every occasion feel special. Her home, especially during the Christmas season, reflected the love she poured into the people around her. She loved decorating for Christmas, and that festive spirit became one of the many ways her family will remember her.

Mary Jo will also be remembered as an excellent cook whose kitchen was filled with the comforts of home. Christmas and school day cookies, cheese balls, and sausage balls were among the treats that became part of treasured family memories. Her sense of humor was one of her signatures. She teased those she loved with affection, often saying, “I never really liked you anyway, but you my favorite.” She would also jokingly tell people she liked that they were in her will, and with equal sincerity and sweetness, she often said, “I love you bestest.” These sayings, along with her lively spirit, will remain close to the hearts of all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Leonard) Beck; her grandchildren, Emma Buzo (Jerry Buzo), Hannah Dahl-Beck (Daniel Dahl), and Molly Beck (Madison Bandy-Beck); and her great-grandchildren, Chloe McLennan and Hunter Buzo. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends who were blessed by her kindness, her wit, and her generous heart.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, whom she married on April 12th, as well as by her brother, Richard Moriarity, and her sister, Monica Jean Moriarity.

Mary Jo’s legacy lives on in the laughter she inspired, the traditions she helped create, and the love she expressed so freely. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives she touched.

Memorial contributions may be made to National Down Syndrome Society 

There are no public services scheduled.