Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko reads a story to Geer Park Elementary School students and school Principal Andrea Awada on March 17, 2011. âThis is a time I look forward to every year,â Paletko said. âI always enjoy the opportunity to visit our local students and spend some quality time by reading to them and talking with them about a variety of topics â particularly when we can help promote the importance of reading and good study skills.â
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Ryan Dickey â For The Press & Guide
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Sue Suchyta â For The Press & Guide
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Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko dies of COVID-19
Dearborn Heights officials announced Mayor Daniel Paletko s death early Wednesday.
City officials told The Detroit News the mayor s death was sudden from complications associated with the coronavirus. He was 70 years old.
Paletko was hospitalized Monday for severe symptoms and received a positive test for the virus, his office told The Detroit News. He died at a local hospital.
Paletko .seemed fine Tuesday night, his Executive Assistant Stephanie Shockey said.
The Paletko family declined to comment. His sister and daughters are working virtually with a funeral home to arrange a service, Shockey said.