DETROIT – Former president and General Manager of WJR News Mike Fezzey, 58, died Friday night after suffering an apparent heart attack, according to his family.
Fezzey was in Florida in his role as president of Huntington Bank in Eastern Michigan and preparing to return to Michigan, his family said. He was in Florida recruiting new business for the bank when he died.
He joined Huntington Bank in 2011 after serving as president and GM of WJR from 1994.
He joined WJR in 1980.
Fezzey is survived by his wife, Suzy, and their three adult children.
Funeral Arrangements for Michael Fezzey
Family will receive friends Wednesday, April 1 1:00 – 8:00p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home
32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak 48073
Funeral Service Thursday, April 2 11:00a.m. at Woodside Bible Church
6600 Rochester Rd., Troy 48085