David Farr

David was born in 1953 to Paul and Frances (Cascio) Farr. The second oldest of their five children, David had a vibrant and loving childhood growing up in Rockford, IL with his older brother Mike, younger brother Tom, and little sisters Paula and Cherri. Born into a large Italian family on his mother’s side, David had many aunts, uncles and cousins that made for the most delicious and colorful holidays and family gatherings.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Farr, mother, Frances (Cascio) Farr and his older brother Michael Farr. He is survived by his two daughters Jennifer (Joe Cernigila) Farr, Genni (Craig) Burkhart, grandchildren Lauryn and Dylan Marks, Jacob and Liam Burkhart, brother Tom (Kathy) Farr, sisters Paula (Glen) Hershey, Cherri (Rick) Wold, and nieces Amanda Hershey, Corey, Jamie and Brandi Wold, and nephews Justin Wold, Tom Jr., Sean, and Paul Farr.

Anyone who knew David knew he was full of mischief his whole life, even as old-age worked its own mischief on him. His smile was loveable, and he took great delight in making others laugh, even if his jokes weren’t always in the best taste. For pretty much his entire life, David worked as hard as the day is long as a Local 11 Union Cement Mason.

David was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and served on the USS Iwo Jima from 1971-1972. Upon leaving the military and returning home David later met Carol Fisher and had his twin daughters Jennifer and Genni. While David had many loves over the course of his life, his daughters were a source of grounding for him, and he loved them both dearly.

David’s friends were his chosen family and he enjoyed spending time with them at the club. David had a full head of curly, strawberry-blonde golden locks and was often referred to as “Cotton Top” by his life-long friends. David undoubtedly passed his genes for good hair down to his twin daughters, Genni and Jennifer, along with his strong will. As a grandfather, David had three grandsons, Dylan, Jacob and Liam, and one granddaughter Lauryn, all born with the most beautiful, thick hair in various shades of golden strawberry blonde, a trait undoubtedly given to them by their grandfather.

An avid woodworker and gardener, he become more skilled after he retired and could often be found working in his yard or workshop. David built many beautiful pieces with remarkable skill including furniture, a gazebo and even his own hand-crafted sauna. He enjoyed traveling after his retirement and found adventure and companionship with his younger sister Paula and her husband Glen, as they grew very close and traveled up and down the East Coast together making many cherished memories over the years.

Sisters Thelma and Louise were Dave’s two furry companions, by his side up until the very end. His dog Angel preceded him in death, and most likely welcomed him as the sunrise carried him to eternal rest on the morning of February 1, 2021.

As we, his daughters, didn't know our dad his entire life there are so many stories and adventures had by those who’ve known him over the years-- continue to share and cherish them.

We will love him forever and treasure all the good times we’ve shared with our father over his lifetime. May he rest in the most beautiful, eternal love and peace he so very much deserves.