Patrick Wayne Widacki, 59, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 24, 2026. Patrick was born in Houston, Texas, on June 13, 1966, to Valerian and Celestine Widacki. He is preceded in death by his parents, Valerian and Celestine, sister Mary Widacki, and Brother-in-Law George Gaitan. He is survived by his son, Tyler John Widacki; sisters Barbara Hilliard and Theresa Gaitan, brother David Widacki-Brady and husband Michael Brady, Nephew Christopher Hilliard and wife Misty, Niece Melissa Dino and husband Jaime, Eric and Courtney Gaitan, Great Nephew Cooper Hilliard, Great Nieces Valerie and Kaley Hilliard, Jalissa and Clarissa Dino.

Patrick’s passions in life were hunting, fishing, playing rummy, spades, poker, and dominoes with family and friends. Patrick also loved spending time in his vegetable garden at his home in Houston and at his farmhouse in LaGrange, TX. He and his sister, Theresa, loved to have contests on who could grow the largest tomatoes and other vegetables. We are not sure who won. He and Theresa also liked to discuss whether to have flowers in a vegetable garden. Patrick would also tell Theresa, “If you can’t eat it, it ain’t worth growing”. Patrick was a Commercial Electrician by trade, working at Toshiba for 18 years.

A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Patrick will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., with a viewing starting at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Christ The King Catholic Church located at 4419 North Main in Houston, TX. Patrick will be laid to rest at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77023. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Nephews Christopher Hilliard and Jamie Dino, Great Nephew Cooper Hilliard, Cousin Mark Michalsky, and Friends Mark Cegielski, Ray Deal, Steve Jackson, James Swick, and Mike Swick. Honorary pallbearers and, as requested by Patrick, driving him to his final resting place, cousins Nick Nowak and Rick Nowak. After the gravesite services, a luncheon will be held at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church Hall. Resurrection MCC is located at 2025 West 11TH Street, Houston, TX. 77008. If you do not wish to attend the graveside services, you may proceed to MCC, which will be open, and await the family's arrival.

In lieu of flowers, Patrick loved giving to the school attended by his Niece, Courtney Gaitan, Friends of Down Syndrome, where adults learn life skills. You may donate to Friendsofdownsyndrome.org in Patrick Widack’s name.