Richard Scott Shorkey, born August 19, 1942, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan passed

away peacefully on July 27, 2025. He was the son of the late Albert Shorkey and

Dorothy Shorkey (LeGue).

Rich, as he was lovingly known by his family and friends, was raised in Mt.

Clemens with his seven siblings, attending St. Louis Catholic High School. Rich's

parents owned and operated Uncle Andy's smoked fish on the banks of the Clinton

River, where Rich worked alongside his siblings. At a young age, Rich settled in

Harrison Township with his first wife Linda Holston and raised five children. Rich was a

machinist, operating boring mills; he was taught the trade by his late father-in-law

Gerald Holston in the early 1960s. Later, Rich married Pamela Masiano, settling in

Shelby Township. He remained a machinist for fifty years, retiring at age seventy-five. In

his later years he enjoyed walking, fishing, and playing keno.

Rich was the protector and provider of his family. He was a hard-working blue-

collar man who was not afraid to speak his mind, a trait that was passed onto his

children and grandchildren. He emphasized hard work, loyalty, and love above all else.

Rich was predeceased by his siblings Edith Norton, Bernard Shorkey, Harold

Shorkey and Danny Shorkey.

Rich is survived by his children Debby Dempsey, Doug (Lisa) Shorkey, Richard

(Stacey) Shorkey, Tammy Leahy, and Michael (Pamela) Shorkey; his grandchildren

Danielle Shorkey, Shane Wummel, Ricky Shorkey, Tiara (Danny) Hickey, Dylan (Olivia)

Shorkey, Jacob Shorkey, Ashlyn Frederick, Destiny Leahy, Hunter Shorkey, Christopher

Shorkey, Justin Leahy, Carmela Shorkey, and Conner Shorkey; his great grandchildren

Emalynn, Georgette, Richard, Rylee, Elliot, and Walker. He is also survived by his

brother Albert (Kryan) Shorkey of Mt. Clemens and his sisters Kathleen Reigel and

Diane Turpin of California.

Visiting hours are 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.