David John Dziedzic
September 4, 1962 ~ January 14, 2012
David John Dziedzic, age 49, of Vienna, VA died on January 14, 2012 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born on September 4, 1962 in Chicago, IL. David was a 1984 graduate of Notre Dame. He was the Senior Vice President of Business Development at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and previously worked for Major League Baseball. He was a member of the Board of Directors for Vienna Little League.
David was the beloved husband of Diane L. Dziedzic, loving and devoted father of David Fletcher Dziedzic, Luke Arthur Dziedzic and Charlie Richard Dziedzic, son of Robert and Sharlene Dziedzic of Warrington, PA, brother of Mary Sharon Komarek and her husband Chris, uncle of Charles and James Komarek, son-in-law of John and Anne McFadden of New York City, NY.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society's Race for Hope, DC (Team Davey Doo - www.curebraintumors.org) or Life with Cancer Center, 8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 (www.lifewithcancer.org) . Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.moneyandking.com.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
David was the beloved husband of Diane L. Dziedzic, loving and devoted father of David Fletcher Dziedzic, Luke Arthur Dziedzic and Charlie Richard Dziedzic, son of Robert and Sharlene Dziedzic of Warrington, PA, brother of Mary Sharon Komarek and her husband Chris, uncle of Charles and James Komarek, son-in-law of John and Anne McFadden of New York City, NY.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society's Race for Hope, DC (Team Davey Doo - www.curebraintumors.org) or Life with Cancer Center, 8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 (www.lifewithcancer.org) . Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.moneyandking.com.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I had the honor and privilege of working alongside David for 12 years. I knew David as a colleague, a good person, family man, smart, dedicated, fellow lover of college sports. But after having witnessed David’s courageous fight with cancer, I am sure now that I didn’t really know him. He was a far stronger and better person than I ever imagined, of that I am now certain. I am truly sorry I won’t have the chance to get to know him more. Diane, I hope you and the boys will always cherish your time with David. My thoughts remain with you.
The world will miss Dave’s ready smile and easy manner. He leaves many friends, including those he met and those he touched through his work. His career at Major League Baseball was challenging, governed by many masters and always conducted on a public stage. His efforts were flawless and made those around him look good. He was a treasured colleague. Dave departs this world too early, but his friends look forward to rejoining him in the inevitable next chapter. My family joins me in sending our condolences to Diane, David, Luke, Charlie and Dave’s entire family.
Dear Diane and Boys, Our condolences and heartfelt sympathies are with you at this difficult time. I hope you are able to find comfort in the thought that David is no longer suffering. Much love, Donna and Bill Hanlon
There isn’t an adequate way for our entire family to express their deep sorrow at the loss of David. He was a joy as a child, a wonderful nephew and cousin and an incredibly smart loving man. He will be missed. Our love goes out to his lovely wife, Diane, David F., Luke and Charlie and to his parents Sharlene and Bob and his sister, Mary Sharon. May he rest in Peace.
Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and the kids. David was a wonderful man and a terrific role model, not just for your children but for all of the kids who were lucky enough to know him. He touched Danny’s life and we will forever be grateful.
Our sons were in the same Scout troop. David played an important role on the Troop Committee, eventually serving as Troop Committee Chair. He will be missed, but, as someone that helped sustain this organization, this part of his legacy will live on, not only in his Eagle Scout son, but in all others that are affected by the programs of Troop 1916.
I am sure we are not alone in having been in somewhat of a perpetual state of shock since first hearing of Davids seizure and ensuing car accident last January. The past year has had a constant, and mostly unstated, undertone of sadness and unfairness along with hope for an ultimately healthy outcome for David. The news of his final loss to the insidious disease re-energizes that initial feeling of shock but now the sadness and unfairness of it all rises to the surface. It is for us a devastating loss of a friend and a colleague. We can take some solace in having been privileged to have known David, who had a smile for everyone, whose character was always admirable, his dry humor always on target and who faced the last challenge of his too short life with a level of courage and grace not often found. It is indeed an incredibly sad and unfair loss, but David, the eternal optimist, would likely want to tell us to remember, to learn, and to move forward, taking him with us along the way.
Dear Dziedzic Family, I am so terribly sorry for this loss. It is difficult to express adequately with words how much I sympathize and how much my heart goes out to all of you. I can only imagine the magnitude of the sorrow you all must be experiencing, but what I do know is that Mr. Dziedzic will always live in your memories. Here is one of my favorite quotes expressing the same sentiment: “He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery Also, what a marvel to know that part of him lives within each of his sons. Sincerely, Carlota Bernal Shewchuk Coordinator, IB Diploma Program George C. Marshall High School
Dear Mrs. Dziedzic and Charlie. I am so extreamly sorry for your loss. Charlie, I also have lost a parent, so if it helps, we can talk. If there is anything that I can do please let me know.
Prayers and sincere condolences from a fellow Domer who enjoyed the Observer everyday at North Dining Hall. Thanks for your humor, Dave.
Dear Dziedzic Family Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of David and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time. Continuing faith in the Lord will provide the courage, strength and direction needed to carry you through this difficult period. God love and bless you. With our deepest sympathy
Prayers and sincere condolences to the Dziedzic family.
“At birth, you cry, the world rejoices. Live life so that when you die, the world cries, you rejoice. ” – Cherokee Proverb We are all filled with tears at your passing, David, you will be missed.
My heart goes out to the Dziedzic family. I will hold you all in my prayers and thoughts through this tough time.
My condolences and prayers to the Dziedzic family.
Our hearts go out to your family in this hard time. We have had the pleasure to have meet David through Vienna sports and love his enthusiasm and involvement. Our prayers are with you. Don, Cindy, Donny and Kennedy Cooke
David was a great person and will be a great loss to everyone but his Spirit will be strong and will live on forever