Nikola Dukaj
(54 years old)
We bid farewell to Nikola Dukaj of Sterling Heights, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 9, 2025 at the age of 54. Nikola touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Nikola departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Nikola may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Nikola leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marjia Dukaj and Pjeter; and his brother Nua. He is survived by: his siblings, Gjyste, Dila, Shaqe and Kristina; and his uncle Mark.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc. - Sterling Heights (3801 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314). The lying in state will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the St. Paul Albanian Catholic Church (525 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Resurrection Cemetery (18201 Clinton River Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038).