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David Minarich Obituary
May 27, 1956 - Aug. 16, 2010
David G. Minarich, 54, of Venice, died Aug. 16, 2010.
There will be no visitation or services.
David is survived by Patricia, his wife of 31 years; daughters Sarah (Greg) Dunley, Jennifer (Aaron) Pike and Julia Minarich; grandchildren Blake and Cole Dunley; his mother and stepfather, Arlene and Francis Bernhard, all of Venice; a sister, Wendy of New York; and so many dear friends.
David was the owner and operator of Venice Crane Service, established in 1982. A man of many titles, he will be greatly missed by all, gone but not forgotten.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Minarich
Ed and Dina Vitale & Family
August 28, 2010
Pat, Sarah, Jenny and Julia,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that we cared very much for him, and that we are here for any of you. If you are ever in need of anything, don't hesitate to call.
David Hansen
August 25, 2010
David was a very good friend and a very important part of H&C Custom Framing INC. Were david used his crane to help us build custome homes. David will be highly missed .Rest in peace my Friend.
Penny and Conrad Hartman
August 25, 2010
Jen and Family.... We are so sorry for your loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Leonard & Jacki Crane
August 24, 2010
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Andie & Larry Wolfer
August 24, 2010
Patty and family, we are so sorry to hear of Daves' passing. You both loved deeply and have a beautiful, close family. Let that comfort & heal while giving you peace remembering Daves' laughter and his very gentle nature. He loved you all deeply and will be missed by so many of us.
Bev Ulbricht-Spana
August 23, 2010
My sincerest condolences to Dave's family.
Joe and Merrie Ligon
August 23, 2010
Dear Pat and Girls - Joe and I are so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing - you were always good neighbors when we lived out on the river. He never failed to offer a cheery greeting when I was out on my morning walk in years gone by. Joe really enjoyed a very long "guy chat" with Dave last Fall while he was home from Panama. We will all miss him terribly -
Wishing you strength, but also recognizing your right to grieve.
Pam & Sam Prost
August 23, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss, Dave was a nice guy.
K-Ron Ramsey
August 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Dave was a great guy and I know he will be deeply missed by many.
August 23, 2010
Dave was a great guy.We are very sorry for your loss
Kevin,Cathie,Torri & Jake Brown
Todd Brittain
August 23, 2010
So sorry for your loss, Dave was a great guy and a good friend. I will miss him as a man and as the best crane operator in the area !
Mike Tobias
August 23, 2010
My sincere sympathy to all of Dave's family and friends. I knew Dave during High School and when he first started the crane business. As it happens sometimes, we fell out of touch, but I will always remember what a great guy he was and how he made people laugh and enjoy his friendship. Those memories will keep him as a friend forever.
August 23, 2010
Jen and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Father. He will be missed by many people. I know he was your best friend and how much you loved him and he loved his family too.
Tim and Martha Heath
ginger edge
August 22, 2010
Patty & girls, I am so sorry for you that you have lost your father and husband. Thanks God he is OK now and is looking down from heaven on you with love and prayers. donny an ginger
August 22, 2010
Patty, Dave's memory will remian always close to my heart. I hope that the memories that the two of you shared will help you through this heart felt time. He was a great friend and will be dearly missed.
May God bless all of you.
Bruce Cadrain
Ray Morrison
August 22, 2010
To Patty and the Family, David Was the best and proudest father and husband and a great freind, he will be dearly missed, but i know he will live in are hearts forever God bless you all
Roy and Candy Hagadorn
August 22, 2010
Patty and Girls,
We are so sorry Dave was truly a great guy and loved his family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry, Katie, Brian Jerauld
August 22, 2010
Dave had such a positive influence on so many lives. He loved people and was the first to volunteer when help was needed. But most important....he loved and was so proud of his "girls". Dave we miss you and will never forget you.
Cheryl Hudson
August 22, 2010
Patty, girls and family. We are thinking of you everyday and if you need anything let us know. Dave is being missed and will be missed always. Love Dan and Cheryl
Ralph Copp
August 22, 2010
Dave and I met in 1972, he was 16 and I was 22. We became good friends and had a lot of great times together . Dave was one of the best natural born mechanics anyone could ever have the good fortune to meet. My respect and sympathies go out to Pat ,Sarah,Jenny,and Julia. Also, his sister Wendy and his mother Arlene and stepfather Frank.
Margie Poneleit
August 22, 2010
Dear Patty & Girls,
May this candle burn in memory of our friend David. He was a happy man, whom enjoyed life, his family & friends. I have always enjoyed his friendship. I was so sorry to hear about his death. My sincere thoughts and condolences go out to his family. I will miss his smile as I would always see him coming down the road in his crane or truck and I would blow the horn to him and he would always roll down the window with a big smile on his face and say "Hello" He will be missed but never forgotten. May you get comfort knowing he's with the lord. May he rest in peace.
mike wassong
August 22, 2010
So young,A very nice person!
Margie Poneleit
August 22, 2010
Dear Patty & girls,
As this candles burns in memory of our friend David, may we remember all the good time he has blessed us with. David was a happy man whom enjoyed life, family and friends. I always enjoyed his company and friendship. I was so sorry to hear about his death. My sincere condolences goes out to his family. I will miss blowing my horn to him as I would see him coming down the street in his crane or truck. He would always give me a big smile and roll down the window to say hello. He will be missed by all but never forgotten.
May he rest in peace!
Katrina Shrode
August 22, 2010
We are very sorry about Dave's passing. We know he did not want any services but know that we are here for anything you might need. He will be sorely missed by us all!
Love Jack & Katrina
August 22, 2010
Dave was a good friend of my son Mark Ciampa I am sorry to hear of his death and would like to express my sincere condolences to all his family. Sincerely Ann Ciampa
August 22, 2010
Dave was a good friend of my son Mark Ciampa I am sorry to hear of his death and would like to express my sincere condolences to all his family. Sincerely Ann Ciampa
August 22, 2010
Dave was a good friend of my son Mark Ciampa I am sorry to hear of his death and would like to express my sincere codolences to all his family. Sincerely Ann Ciampa
mike macnamara
August 22, 2010
dear patty and family,i am so sorry for your loss. dave was a good friend that i learned alot from. he will be missed dearly. michael macnamara.
Jeff & Bev Elliott
August 22, 2010
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.
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