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David Read Obituary
Born and raised in Sussex, David was employed as an auto mechanic at Dow Tire & Auto. He was also an avid fisherman, hunter, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
He is survived by his devoted mother, Cindy Read and his step-father, Gary Drake of Greenville, N.Y.; his cherished daughter, Alexis Read and her mother, Kristina Andresen of Sussex; his dear sister, Leeann Read of Sussex; his dear brother, Bobby Read of Sussex; his beloved maternal grandmother, Jane LaBar of Sussex; his loving aunt, Tammy LaBar and her fiance, Rene Basedow, of Wantage; his loving uncle, Jimmy LaBar and his wife Sherry of the Colesville section of Wantage; his dear niece and nephews, Dackota, Gavyn, Kenneth, Carter and Emily; his loving cousins, John and Tucker Glennen, Jessica and Josh Yanish, Ashley and Amanda LaBar, and Jessie Williams, all of Sussex; and his girlfriend, Crystal Dutko of Wantage.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at noon, from the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank St. (Route 23), Sussex. Interment will follow at Clove Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to help defray the cost of the funeral.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David Read
LeeAnn Read
March 17, 2009
Brothers,
The ones you go to for help,
For comfort,
For advice.
When you just had a fight with Mom and Dad,
Another girl,
Or your boyfriend.
Brothers,
The ones you go to, to tell them that
You're pregnant,
Getting married,
Or just need a shoulder to cry on.
The ones you look up to,
Share jokes,
And talk to about everything.
Brothers,
They're there for the good times,
Bad,
And everything in between.
My brother,
He helps me with everything.
Now all he needs,
Is me.
Jessica Yanish
November 20, 2008
David,they say that time will heal ur pain but the days arent any easier since u have been gone.u will always b with us everyday
until we are all together again.i love you dave and i hope u know that everyday u r thought of.love jessica
Ashley LaBar
November 14, 2008
David, you were the brother i never had. We grew up together. YOu taught me how to fish and do all the boyish things i do. To me you are not gone, but are looking over us and waiting for us to join you in heaven. I turned eighteen right after you left us and my birthday wasnt the same as all the other years. You werent there to make fun of me or to make big fires at my party at dads. I remember last christmas i got up late and went downstairs to open my presents half asleep and there you were sitting on the sofa. "dont you have a home," i said. "Well Christina kicked me out again so im your new roommate," you said. You told me to stop doing stupid things and that was the last thing you said to me. You were more then a cuzin to me David, you were my best friend and brother. I will never forget your dumb laugh that i love so much, it cheered me up when i was down. I wake up to your picture everyday and fall asleep to it. I know your watching over me and dont worrie ill teach alexis how to fish and hunt like you taught me. I love you so much and miss you so much. I cant wait till the day i see you again. I love you David!
leeann read
October 20, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Cindy Read
October 6, 2008
David was my son and and no one knows my pain.He was a great father to Alexis,a great son and a great friend to alot of people.He will be in my heart and my memories until I am with him again. I love you Dave, Love Mom
Johnny & Aja Glennen
October 2, 2008
Well yesterday marked 1 month since we have lost David. Still the pain and sorrows continue. Why did this have to happen to such a great person. Each day that passes we miss you more and more. All of the why's and what if's. You are forever in our hearts Dave, we love and miss you so much. "Party Like A Rockstar"
Robyn Sealey
September 21, 2008
I am sorry so to hear of this tragedy. Dave was a great guy and wonderful father. He had a great sense of humor and positive outlook on life and could bring a smile to anyone's face with his funny laugh and sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they try to get through this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Robyn Sealey (Vernon)
Jim Vance
September 15, 2008
Bobby, Leeann, Jess, and family,
I was saddened to read about the accident. I still remember the days of fishing with Bobby and Dave and hangin around the Boro. The world has lost a truly remarkable person and he will be missed by many.
Rich Heffernan
September 14, 2008
I didn't hear of David's death till Sept 11, 10 days after his accident. Dave was one of my favorite people in the entire world. When I went to the shop to casually tell Dave that I was going to bring my wife's car to hm to fix, I was told the horrible news.I will miss him terrably.He hepled me often and always with a smile.This world needs more like him.He was the greatest and I'm so sad as I write this.....
September 13, 2008
Oh Dave, If only we knew that God was going to call your name that day....... We heard the sirens go past the house, the firetrucks left the the station, As always, on the weekends and holidays,
Jimmy and I said "another accident on the mountain". But this time it wasn't on the mountain, and it wasn't someone we didnt know. It was you Dave, when we got the call,we screamed to God that it wasn't you, we prayed and prayed it wasnt you. The firetrucks came back, we heard no medi-vac, in our hearts we knew it was you. Our hearts are broken, it's very hard to breathe. In life we loved you dearly and now that you are gone we think of you every minute. You will always be by our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Until we meet again, Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Sherry
DEBORAH PRODELL (Lewis)
September 12, 2008
MAY GOD HOLD YOUR FAMILY IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS AS HE GUIDES THEM THROUGH THEIR SORROWS AND HARD TIMES.
CINDI LEWIS
September 12, 2008
David we just can't believe you are gone. you are a true buddy and friend. We still both hear your laughter and see you smiling face everyday. When we see a butterfly we say HI! When we watch a beautiful sunrise and sunset we think of you. You touched our lives while you where here and yourstill touching our livesnow that your gone, See you on the other side my friend. True friends forever, ROB FLATT & CINDI LEWIS
Ellen Rapillo
September 7, 2008
Dave was the father of my grand daughter Alexis. He was a good father who tired the best he could. Im glad we had him here for the 5 years of her life. The sun rose and shined for Alexis when she saw her Daddy and he would take her fishing, which he loved to do. I will always remember Dave's hospitality and kindness to us always and the love he showed to his daughter, and his big smile and gentle voice. I know that God has some weird plan for us all and I dont know or understand why he had to take my precious, little girl's Daddy, but one day we'll figure out this plan. My heart breaks for Alexis and her family. May God bless you all.
Love, Ellen Rapillo, Keith Ayres, Dara, Eric and Katie.
Terri Coursen
September 6, 2008
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you ever day.
Aja & Johnny Glennen
September 6, 2008
I am at a loss of words to say how much we are going to miss David. Many will remember him as a friendly and outgoing individual. We remember him as someone who lived up to the standards of all, and lived each day to the fullest.
His death reminds us that life is short. Sure he is not here with us physically but everytime we meet someone as outgoing as him we will recall his name with fondness.
His physical presence has been taken away from us, but I believe that his memories will live on forever through Alexis, Cindy, LeeAnn, Bobby, Gary, Kristina, and everyone that has ever had the pleasure of having Dave as a part of their lives. Our relationship with him is like that of a mother and a child. Born with a physical connection, which still lives on even after being severed. That bond is everlasting.
I simply wish that he could be here so that we could see his smile and hear his silly laugh. Dave you have no idea how much we are going to miss you. You will forever hold a specail place in our hearts. We Love You! "Party Like A Rockstar"
PEGGY BALL
September 6, 2008
God Bless You Dave.
Peggy Ball
Friends of Dave & Andrea Reed
maryann (stormes) longcor
September 6, 2008
Dear cindy and gary so sorry to hear about david , i was sitting here thinking of when he was a little boy if we had only known then and been able to stop this tragedy my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours Love curt and maryann longcor
John & Trish Gillis
September 5, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Tammy Drake
September 4, 2008
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori Wagner (Johnson)
September 4, 2008
Cindy and family-
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry Thoresen
September 4, 2008
Cindy and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chris DeFelice
September 4, 2008
My heart goes out to the Read family. May you rest in peace Dave.
CHRISTOPHER SHORTWAY
September 4, 2008
Dave:
You remain forever in my heart as a great friend – thru good times and bad – whether you like it or not!
PEACE!
Shorts
The Kent Family
September 4, 2008
Sorry for your loss!!! May god bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Margie & Jesse Kent
September 4, 2008
Cindy & Family,
We were sorry and sadden to hear of your loss! We would of been there but we just found out today. May god bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow. Again we are so sorry. If you need something let us no if we can help.
Susan Chapman
September 4, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, Dave was a great freind and a wonderful person. He will be missed very much.
Herb Hendershot JR.@ Family
September 4, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sara (Guest) Visockis
September 4, 2008
So sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you guys and remembering all the fun we had as kids!
Deby & Lenny Guest
September 4, 2008
Cindy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deby & Lenny Guest
PAM & JIM DZBENSKI
September 4, 2008
There are so many things to be said and not enough room. Dave, you will be missed by many and your memory will live on.
I hope there are Big Bucks and free beer in Heaven.
charles gould
September 4, 2008
you are going to be well miss.
Kelly (Weatherwalks) Morgan
September 4, 2008
Cindy, Bobby, Leeann and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I'm soo sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace Dave, you will be sadly missed.
michelle &randy kinred
September 4, 2008
we are so sorry for your loss. all of you are in our hearts and prayers.
rest in peace david.
amanda LaBar
September 4, 2008
Cousins are our siblings once removed,
Our relatives without the complications.
Unsatisfying as some friends may prove,
Sweet cousins are the purest of relations.
In cousins there's a friendship of the blood.
No friends can share such natural vibrations,
So long requited, honest, rich, and good.
Bob Morris
September 4, 2008
You were great little brother(Big Brothers and Sisters) David -I will miss you. God Be with you.
amanda LaBar
September 4, 2008
dave, you were such a great person and a great cousin.. i will miss you so much but i know you will be with grandpa and he will take care of you.. i will miss you so much. i will see you again one day in heaven. rest in peace dave you will be missed.
patrick milligan
September 3, 2008
u were my first true friend but life separarted us i never forgot u n will never foget u! may u rest in peace my brother !!
Nicole (Nikki) Young
September 3, 2008
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I met Dave through a friend a couple of years ago. He was always a fun and down to earth guy. I know he has many friends and he will be missed dearly!
George (skip) Young
September 3, 2008
I'm So Sorry For Your Family's Loss. It Saddens Us All That A Friend Has Passed. May He Rest in Peace My Condolences Go Out To The Friends And Family
Karen Janulin
September 3, 2008
Im so sorry for your loss you are gone but never forgotten. May you rest in peace
Karen and Steve Janulin (Sussex, NJ)
AMANDA N JON CRANE
September 3, 2008
We send our sincerest sympathy to the entire Reed Family May you rest in pease Dave!
Howie Erm
September 3, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss.
May you rest in peace.
Jenn Cecchini
September 3, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jenn and Bob Cecchini
Lorna Hayden
September 3, 2008
I was sadddened to hear about your loss. I know that I am not close by, but if you ever need to talk, I am a good listener. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God will help you get through this.
MaryEllen Newberry-Williams
September 3, 2008
David..I will truly miss you and your silly smile and simple little laugh! Please tell Cal that we love him and miss him when your out fishing together...I know that you two will be together as we will one day too!
debbie vanorden
September 3, 2008
david such a life taken so short, but god only takes the best.. you will be sadly missed but never forgotten.. i will see you one day in heaven.
holly, dave, & davian southard
September 3, 2008
we're so sorry 4 your loss, may you rest in peace dave!
Cindy,Dawn & Hank Hotalen
September 3, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Cindy Lou
September 3, 2008
May u rest above and watch over us everyday. u were a great guy and its so sad for your depature but we all know your safe above and you will be deeply missed and u are truly loved!!!
Ward (Buck) Johnson
September 3, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
anita hickey
September 3, 2008
We are so so sorry to hear about your loss if there is anything we can help you with please let me know..
Ward (Buck) Johnson
September 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
John and Carla Crawn
September 3, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Enza Sigona
September 3, 2008
Rest in Peace Dave..Im so sorry!!
Johnny & Aja Glennen
September 3, 2008
Our Dear David, nothing can take away the pain that we feel, or wipe the tears that we cry. Words arent enough to explain how much we are going to miss you. It's still so hard to believe that you are gone. We just sit here and remember the last words that you spoke to us before you left us on Monday. "I'll be right back guys" These words just keep playing on and on in our minds. We love you so much David, always remember "Get Er Done, Party Like A Rockstar"
Denise Barnitt
September 3, 2008
so sorry,may you rest in peace with god.
Tracey Barnitt
September 2, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Stacia Banta
September 2, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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