David P. Sliwa

Born March 20, 1953 in Niagara Falls, NY the son of John F. and Sophia Sliwa of Buffalo, NY. David graduated from LaSalle Senior High School class of 1971 and attended college. He started his working career at Ft. Harrison Radiator in Lockport, NY for a few years and then moved onto PBA in Nantucket, MA which allowed him to go to the Florida airline. After PBA David became a maitre d’ at Merriman’s Wharf in Naples for about 13 years and then moved on to Lely Golf Community as a starter for another 13 years plus. His final job was with West Marine in Naples. David enjoyed golf, boating, and fishing.

Anyone who knew Dave loved him for the kind and gentle man that he was. David was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Michael Sliwa

Survived by his wife, Patricia McLaughlin; his son, Aaron Mentkowski and wife Sharon of Buffalo, NY; and three grandchildren, Robert, Jacob, and Brady. David also leaves behind his brother, Thomas J. Sliwa and wife Christine of Naples, FL and sister, Susan D. Foley of Sevierville, TN.

Cremation was entrusted to Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens. Burial will be Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108 with Fr. Nick Thompson officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hodgesfhatnaplesmg.com for the Sliwa family.