David-Sarnacki-Obituary

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David Paul Sarnacki

Jan 2, 1952 - Jan 8, 2025

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So sorry to hear of David's passing. I really liked him. I've always liked your entire family.

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Auntie Maryellen, Uncle Dave, and Brenna

Uncle Dave was the heart and soul of our family. He didn’t just talk about the importance of family, he lived it every day and showed us through his actions. He brought us closer together and reminded us of how lucky we were to have one another.

One of my most treasured memories with him was our family trip to Poland. Exploring our roots together was special. I’ll never forget the day he tried to teach us how to say “bathroom” in Polish. Clearly we didn’t get the pronunciation...

Maryellen, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the Sarnacki family. We were saddened to hear the news. Dave was many wonderful things to many people. I will remember him as a man of integrity, compromise and compassion along with his cleaver ability to provide the right amount of comic relief. He will be dearly missed. God’s peace be with you during this season.

Moved away from the Detroit area when I was young and have solid, happy memories of David. It was great seeing him along with the rest of the family when my wife, Kimberly, and I visited in the summer of 2019. Sunday dinners mattered for all the memories that were shared, and I'm grateful for all of them, even if I only had the chance to visit one time.
Fly high, David! You are loved and will be missed.

Maryellen, Zachary and Evan, we are absolutely heartbroken at the passing of Dave. Such a kind and respectful neighbor, as you all are, with a calm demeanor and a dry sense of humor. He was an easy person to chat with while we were out and about in the yard or he was walking Frank. We often swapped “grandpup” stories. We and this community will truly miss his presence.

Dave will be missed as a good friend and a long time Golf partner

I’d like to express my sincere condolences to Maryellen and the Sarnacki family. Dave was a fine man, a good friend and an exceptional salesperson and businessman. Through our relationship, I came to know how deeply committed Dave was to his family and his church, and I know that he will be missed greatly by all those who loved him most.

Obituary

David's Obituary

Beloved husband of Maryellen for 50 years.  Loving father of Zachary (Jenny) and Evan.  Dearest grandfather of Kayden, Joel and Brynn. Dear brother of Michael (Jeanne), Don (Carol), Jay (Laurie), Ann (Brian) Gabrielson and the late Phillip. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul 

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14th from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 22546 Michigan Ave., 48124. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at The Church of the Divine Child, 1055 Silvery Ln, Dearborn, MI 48128.  Gathering from 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Catholic Cemetery. 

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