Beachwood before moving to Manahawkin 26 years ago.
Dave began his firefighting career with Beachwood Volunteer Fire Department from 1988 to
1996, earning the position of Lieutenant. In 1989, he became a career firefighter with the Joint
Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fire Department, where he was recently promoted to the rank of
Captain.
In 1996, after moving to Stafford Township, New Jersey, he joined the Stafford
Township Volunteer Fire Company, where he would become a Life Member.
David is survived by his wife, Nicole, his daughter, Gabriella, and sister Lisa Durantino. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Judith Kanko.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 2-5pm at the Anderson & Campbell
Funeral Home, 703 Main Street, Toms River, NJ.
Cremation will be private…
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the International Association of Firefighters
Foundation. https://foundation.iaff.org/