Age 80, of Clio, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at home with family by his side. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Detroit Cremation Society, 8253 South Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan. Chaplain Robert Royer to officiate. Family will be present to receive friends from 1:00pm until the time of the service at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be considered to the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Patrick’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.

Patrick Nicholas Makidon was born on December 27, 1944, in Clio, Michigan, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas and Sonia (Mokanyk) Makidon. Educated locally, Patrick graduated from Clio High School in 1962. Shortly after graduating from high school, Patrick began working for General Motors as a pipefitter apprentice. On July 6, 1964, Patrick heeded the call of duty and enlisted in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge on July 5, 1968. Senior Airman Makidon was assigned to the 778th Tactical Airlift Squadron where he served as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist. During his time in the service, Senior Airman Makidon was decorated with a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Upon returning to civilian life, Patrick returned to General Motors and worked as a master pipefitter until his well-earned retirement in the late 1990s. Around this time, Patrick obtained an associate degree through Mott Community College, where he would later become an instructor for the same course. Along with working at General Motors, Patrick also worked as an instructor for drivers training tests, as well as owning his own business, Unique Driving Testers.

In his free time, Patrick loved sports, including softball, bowling, and golf. His greatest joy was watching the University of Michigan football games. Additionally, he loved playing games like Euchre, Poker, Dominoes, and computer games, such as Yahtzee, and mystery-themed games. Most of all, Patrick loved spending time with his family and creating new memories. He was a dedicated supporter of his kids and grandkids, and cheered them on in all their life events.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters: Kinda and husband, Tim Filarskii, Tina and husband, Gary Watson, Cindy Young and significant other, Doug Lynch; his daughter-in-law: Paula Makidon; his grandchildren: Travis and wife, Lindsay Makidon, Devynn and husband, Nick Zimmerman, Jacob and wife, Jennifer Young, Garrett Filarski and fiancee, Alissa Harden, Taylor and husband, Jeremy Gartee, Chloe Young; his great-grandchildren: Hannah, Hazel, Louis, Rosa, Lily, and two on the way; Lincoln and Logan; his brother: Ronald and wife, Susan Makidon; his canine best friends: Hobo and Elliott; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.

Patrick was preceded in death by his son: Douglas Makidon; his parents: Nicholas and Sonia Makidon; his sister: Nickie Wheaton; and his brother: Peter Makidon.