David was born on February 7, 1969 to the late Rocco Samuel and Adele Yolanda (Marino) Minervino. He started his schooling in Portland and finished in Westbrook. He enjoyed his time in automotive, part of the vocational program.
A mechanic by trade, David worked for a variety of garages in the greater Portland area, ie. Hewitt's auto, Ridlons, Meineke, until becoming disabled in 2010. He continued to offer his knowledge to others right up to his last days.
David loved his family and friends. He looked forward to morning video chats with cousin, Lisa Marino. He was always willing to help others who wanted to help themselves, even having others live with him. His greatest joy was being "Grumpa", and always looked forward to visits with the children and grandchildren.
David's favorite hobby was cars and racing. He loved to watch Nascar, but got more joy attending the local tracks. He grew up going to Beechridge with his dad. His latest home track was Wiscasset Speedway. He and Stacy formed a new "family" here. David will be missed by his racing family whom he loved. Personal mentions to Edward Millet, Dave West, Ellen Ayer-Dicus, and William Davis. His love was great and his respect for you all immense.
David is survived by his wife, Stacy E. Minervino (Karaffa), daughter Victoria Hazard (Minervino) and husband Tim, of Wakefield, RI, stepdaughter Alexis Dennis, of Biddeford, stepson Jeffery Caston, of Topsham, granddaughters Haleigh Bonisch, Evelyn Hazard, Delaney Caston, Lyric Bonisch, and grandson Kanen Hazard, three sisters, Sue Vittorioso, of Waterboro, Kathleen Creighton and husband Daniel, of Falmouth, Linda Campbell and husband Kevin, of Portland, and one adopted brother, Curtis Snyder, of Mexico, multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Celebration of David's life will be held March 4, 2023 at the Eagles in Portland from 12 to 5pm. Parking on bottom level of garage on right and along the side of garage on left. Cash bar and food. Dishes are welcome.
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