James Giczewski

James Giczewski was born August 3, 1987, the beloved son of Cathy and Norbert. He graduated from Stevenson High School in Livonia in 2005, then continued his education at Ferris State and received a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He was employed by the State of Michigan and worked for the Macomb County Child Protection Agency.

James loved outdoor activities. He did snowboarding, boating, wakeboarding, and hunting as well as playing softball, having bonfires and riding his motorcycle. He loved to camp and backpack, most recently twice at Manitou Island.

James will be remembered for his great smile and sense of humor, goofing off and his love for his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother Cathy Judge (Marc Champ), his father Norbert and his sister Andrea. He is also survived by his grandparents James & Betty Judge and Norb & Sylvia Giczewski and his godparents Ruth Schettenhelm and Mike Giczewski. He is the nephew of Barney (Kathy) Judge, Tom (Tracey) Judge, Mike (Barbara) Giczewski and Jo (Ron) Marisi. He will also be missed by his eleven cousins and many friends.

Friends may visit Thursday June 2, 2011 from 5-9 pm and Friday June 3, 2011 from 1-9 pm at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 W. Six Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48152. During the evening on Friday, a Scripture Service will be prayed in James' memory at 7 pm. The funeral home is located on the north side of Six Mile, east of I-275 and Newburgh.

Funeral services for James will be Saturday June 4, 2011 at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan 48152. James will lie in state at the church from 9:30 am until his funeral Mass at 10 am. The church is located on the east side of Newburgh, just north of W. Six Mile Road.

James will be laid to rest at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia, Michigan.

Memorials may be made in honor of James to the Children's Defense Fund and sent to:

Children's Defense Fund

Attn:Development Department

25 E Street, N.W.

Washington D.C. 20001

Please visit http://www.childrensdefense.org/support-our-work/ .