David Arnold Alperi, 59, passed away suddenly in Boca Raton, Florida on 6th September, 2020. David was born in Manchester, CT on 10th March, 1961 to Robert William and Patricia Alperi. He married his beloved wife, Jeralyn Jones, on 21st August, 2001 and was the father of Nathaniel and a dog named Chauncey. Dave was extremely devoted to his family and friends, and dedicated his time to following all sports but mostly college football, golf and baseball. His favorite was most notably Nate’s High School Football games at Saint Thomas Aquinas. Dave was so excited to watch his son, a Freshman at Florida Atlantic University, play college football this year. He played Volleyball at University of Tennessee and continued after college playing Beach Volleyball, where he became known as “Dave The Dude”.
David had the unique opportunity to combine his passion of food & wine with his restaurant and hospitality career at Nick’s Fishmarket and many other restaurants and country clubs in the area; currently employed at Stonebridge Country Club. He was known for making people feel loved and important.
David Alperi was preceded in death by his father, Robert William Alperi. He is survived by his wife, Jeralyn, son Nathaniel, mother, Patricia, 2 brothers Michael and Steven, sister, Marie; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Gathering and Service will be held at Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home on Sunday, 13th September from 12noon-3 pm. Babione-Kraeer is located at 1100 North Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432. A celebration of his life reception will continue at The Wick Theater located at 7901 North Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487 (5 miles north of Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home) from 3-8pm.
In lieu of flowers or donations; This Go Fund Me has been set up to assist his son, Nathaniel with his college educational expenses at Florida Atlantic University where he is currently enrolled for his freshman year.
https://gofundme.com/f/dave-alperi-family
Please observe that we have changed the start time for the Memorial Gathering to 12 pm.
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