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Died January 14, 2021.
Marian High School, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Athletic Director
David Anthony Feldman, age 65 died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak Michigan following a long valiant battle against COVID-19.
David was born May 13, 1955, in Detroit Michigan the son of the late Davey Feldman and the late Rosemary “Patty” (nee: Armaly) Feldman. David was raised on the Northwest side of Detroit where he attended St. Gerard Catholic grade school and later graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School. While in high school he was a standout athlete, matriculating onto Notre Dame University where he was a member of the basketball team, and later graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree.
David cherished his Catholic education and continued his learning attending the University of Detroit where he achieved his teaching certification. Following his education, David owned and operated a convenience and party store near the Pontiac Silverdome and later became the partner of the Boat Works Restaurant and Bar in St. Clair Shores for over 10 years.
David eventually retired from the restaurant business and returned to his love of sports and mentoring youths. He taught and coached at St. Alphonsus in Dearborn, and later at St. Agatha in Redford where he coached and became the Athletic Director, then onto St. Clement in Center Line, and currently serving as the Athletic Director for Marian Catholic High School since 2004.
David was cherished, revered, and beloved by all the student-athletes he came to mentor over his many years. He was a guy who could never say “no” to helping a kid when it involved sports or giving a young coach an opportunity to enhance their professional coaching career. His love for his wife and family extended to others he considered his second family along with his devotion to sports exuding from every conversation David had with others. David held many accolades over the years including being a member to the Catholic League Hall of Fame and his many other memberships in Michigan high school sports. However mentoring youths was his proudest achievement… David’s catchphrase to the kids and others was always, “Be Awesome”.
Whenever David had time for himself it usually involved attending his own children’s sporting events with his wife or bowling and golfing. He couldn’t have been more proud of his kid’s achievements and how they have matured into fine young adults. David left us far too soon, but his legacy will live on forever, remember “Be Awesome”.
David was the beloved husband of Jackie (nee: Wouters) Feldman and was the cherished father of Davis Feldman, Nathan Feldman, and Jacqui Rose Feldman. He is further survived by his brother Neal (Tricia) Feldman and was the son-in-law of Bernie (Carole) Wouters and Jackie Stieber. David was the brother-in-law to Kim (Jim) Broski, Bernie (Lisa) Wouters, and Brian (Chris) Wouters. He is also survived by many loving family members, friends, and the entire Marian and Brother Rice Catholic community.
David will lie in state Tuesday, January 19th, 10 am, at St. Mary Our Lady Queen of Families St. Clement Campus in Center Line, Michigan, until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 am. Celebrating the Funeral Liturgy will be Reverend Fr. Ron Victor.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, if you are unable to attend the Funeral Mass, a livestream of the service can be found on the Catholic High School League website.