Dave graduated from Waynesburg High School in 1966. He enlisted in the Navy served at the Naval Support Facility Danang and was Honorably discharged with the following decorations National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Metal, and Vietnam Campaign Metal. Upon being honorably discharged from the Navy Dave moved to Clearwater FL and worked for Don Olson Firestone in many roles which included Warehouse and Distribution Manager from 1972 to 2012.
Dave is survived by his two sons, Shawn and his wife Melanie and grandchildren Amy, Paige, Emma, Gracie and great grandchild Grayson, Brian and grandchild Madeline. He is also survived by his father Robert (Bob) and brothers Steve and Kevin. Dave was predeceased by his mother Sue.
Dave fought his battle against cancer for 10 long years. Despite spending much of that time in and out of the hospital, he never lost his sense of humor. Throughout his entire journey, he cracked jokes with his grown children, made silly faces with his grandchildren, and even pulled some light-hearted pranks on the nurses. He had a great ability to make others smile and his sense of humor will be missed.
Dave was a member of Crossroads Christian Church of Largo Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Crossroads Christian Church of Largo 1645 Seminole Blvd., Largo, FL 33778.
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