Edward David Valicevic

Ed, after completing his high school education at Wilber Wright High School, went on to a vocational school to learn to become a boiler operator. Thereafter, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and avoided the Korean military conflict with duty in Paris, France, as a military policeman. After his service, he came back and was employed by the Detroit Board of Education for over 40 years. They were members of the St. Gertrude’s Parish for over 60 years. A sports enthusiast and participant, Ed loved to golf, play softball, volleyball and was a “master” of backyard sports.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Helen Valicevic, his brothers and sister Joseph, Steve and Dorothy, his parents-in-law Adolphe and May Labranche, sister-in-law Rita LaBranche, brother-in-law William Frank, and granddaughter Lauren Valicevic.

He is survived by his spouse Marie Valicevic; his children David and wife Shirley Valicevic, Kathy and husband Tom Gelardi, Mark Valicevic, and Janet Evans; brother James and sister-in-law, Judy Valicevic, sister-in-law Adele Frank, and their 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Ed loved his family more than anything in the world. He lived life just the way he wanted to; he worked hard and enjoyed the fruits of his labor. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation, Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Funeral Mass, Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. (Instate 10:00 a.m.) at St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E Thirteen Mile, St. Clair Shores.