I manage a close knit-knit team at work where I am currently the team lead. The company is big, but the culture is relatively relaxed. Building relationships with team members is encouraged.
Unfortunately, I learned yesterday that a team member on the team passed away in the hospital, quite likely from covid 19COVID-19 as he notified me that he tested positive. He was a great team member and much valued by me as well as many others in the company due to cross team projects in the past. I have been working with him for about 3three years.
How can I pay respects for him being a highly valued employee and person without intruding on his family in a time of loss?
Would attendance at the wake or funeral services be appropriate or too intrusive and possibly unwelcome?