David J. Michalik

David J. Michalik

David Michalik Obituary

Published by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Shelby Township on Apr. 17, 2016.
Michalik, David J. Age 69 April 17, 2016. Died after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit August 23, 1946, the son of Wanda and John Michalik. He was a 1968 graduate of the University of Detroit. He retired fron the City of Detroit after 30 years where he was employed as a Senior Government Analyst for the Department of Public Works. He was an active member in his beloved Transfiguration Parish, which later became a part of Saint John Paul II Parish in Detroit. David was a frequent visitor at the Capuchin Monastery in Detroit, and he was a Life Member in the Father Solanus Guild. He is survived by his sisters Janice(David)Smith and Mary Ellen(Timothy)Kirwan. He will be fondly remembered by his nephew Andrew Kirwan, Nieces, Laura(Todd)Marcy, Karen(Paul)Vavrick, Mary Ellen Smith, Erica Kirwan and Katherine Kirwan, great nephews Ethan, Dylan, and Parker Vavrick and great nieces Autumn Vavrick, Jolene and Sarah Marcy. Visitation Tuesday 4-9pm with a 7pm Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 54880 Van Dyke Ave. at 25 Mile Rd. Funeral Wednesday Instate 10:30am at Transfiguration Catholic Church 5830 Simon St., (Detroit West of Mound South of E. McNichols) until time of Mass at 11am. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com

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Monica Archibald

April 20, 2016

My father and I knew David from Transfiguration/St. John Paul II Parish. He always greeted us with a hug and a smile at Mass, and was a warm wonderful presence at all of the parish events!

David was ALWAYS there when you needed him and was an integral part of each and every parish happening.

He will be truly missed :'-(

Dan Seftick

April 19, 2016

Deepest sympathy to David's family at this difficult time. I remember many great times with David and the kids on Moenart. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

Mike Kaslik

April 18, 2016

Sorry to hear of David's passing. Deepest sympathy to Janice and Mary Ellen.
I'm unable to attend services as I'm off to Savannah, Ga tomorrow morning.
Mike

Nancy Foster Tash

April 18, 2016

We all loved David at Transfiguration Parish. He was our rock and I don't know what we will do without him.
I am so glad his suffering is over and he is with the Angels now.

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