3/10/14 - A man known for his love of high school sports was laid to rest this past weekend but had the best seat in the house and was likely cheering from above during the Brighton varsity hockey teamâs recent appearance in the state finals championship game. 51-year-old James Niemi passed away last Wednesday after battling Leukemia. Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Howell, where he was a member. Better known to most as âUncle Zubâ, the lifelong Brighton resident was a regular fixture at many Brighton High School hockey and soccer games and an avid supporter of both teams. Those who knew him best say that Zub touched many lives and always focused on the positive. The self-proclaimed bachelor worked at Cor-Met Industries in Brighton for 30 years. Heâs survived by a large family that includes 50 nieces and nephews, a number of whom could be found with him at various games and sporting events or out fishing. The family is asking that any memorial contributions be made to Ann Arbor Hospice. (JM)
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