Schools
Funeral for David Widzinski Held Friday
Loved ones and friends will paid their respects to the Catholic Central student who died in his sleep Sunday.
Loved ones and classmates gathered Friday morning to remember David Widzinski, who passed away in his sleep sometime Sunday night into Monday morning.
David, 16, was a sophomore at Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi and lived in Northville.
A viewing was held at 9 a.m. Friday, followed by a funeral at 10 a.m. at Catholic Central.
Find out what's happening in Noviwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
David was a linebacker for the CC football team. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Barbara; his sister, Emily; and his brother, Stephen. He is preceded in death by his sister, Kristina Ruth.
The cause of death is still unknown.
Find out what's happening in Noviwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The family has set up a memorial scholarship fund for David that will benefit future Shamrocks who are not able to afford tuition. Checks may be made payable to Catholic Central High School and dropped off in the Advancement Office at CC, or sent to:
David Widzinski '15 Memorial Scholarship
c/o Mr. Dan Collins
Catholic Central High School
27225 Wixom Road
Novi, MI 48374
People can also share their reflections on a memorial blog that has been set up by the men of Catholic Central.
You can find more information and send flowers on the funeral home's website.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
