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David Graham Obituary

DAVID S. GRAHAM, 82, OF WEST CHESTER David S. Graham, 82, of West Chester, PA, died Saturday March 30, 2013 at his home in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of the late Marjorie Satterthwait Graham. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Charles L. Graham and the late Lois Litchfield Graham. For 40 years he was a self-employed plumbing and heating contractor. David graduated from West Chester High School and attended the Pennington Preparatory School. He was the Past President of the West Chester Optimist Club. Football was his passion. David was a charter member of the Golden Rams Football Club. For 30 years, he held Philadelphia Eagles season tickets. He received the Bill VanSant Award from West Chester University and he was active with the WCU Killinger Foundation. As part of his lifelong involvement with WCU, one of his proudest moments was the dedication of the Charles L. Graham Natatorium in honor of his father. David is survived by his children, D. Scott Graham Jr. of West Chester, Charles L. Graham of Lebanon and Cynthia G. Mullen of Collegeville; grandchildren, Leah, Shannon, Joshua, William, Amanda and Matthew, and siblings, Ross Graham of New York, NY, and Judith Hoback Miller of Singer Island, FL. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service, 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc., 410 North Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380, 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com, where visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Interment will be in Oaklands Cemetery, West Chester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Killinger Football Foundation, c/o WCU Foundation, PO BOX 541, West Chester, PA 19381.

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Published by The Mercury from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2013.

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Jill (Kranzley) Petrick

May 8, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Your mom and he were two of the most wonderful people I ever met. I cannot express my graditude enough. They guided me through some very difficult times, were always thoughtful and never forgot me. I will always remember them, their kindness and compassion.
They may not be with us on earth, but will always be with me in spirit.

I am thinking of your family during this time of such sadness. He will be dearly missed.

April 3, 2013

Dear Scott, we heard about your dad's passing through my husband's involvement in The Rams' Club. We are so very sorry. I remember how nice he was when he drove us kids to the Palestra to see a basketball game. He was very good at keeping all us kids safe at the complex. Prayers for all. Jim Cook and Sunny DiMatteo Cook

Eddie Hayes

April 3, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful man. I will keep him in my prayers.

Bobby Spaziani

April 2, 2013

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. What a great person he was, always had time to talk to you and he will be surely missed.

Carol Clokey

April 2, 2013

Chuck, Scott and Cindy,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. As you know, your father supported my father and my family in countless ways, as a dear friend and as a neighbor. I have always appreciated his many kindnesses to us. I'm thinking of you all.

Linda Brewer Warren

April 2, 2013

Family,
The entire Brewer family, especially my father Vernon, feels this sadness with all of you. Your Dad was a very special person. We will miss him. Best to all of you.

Nancy (Otto) Cotter

April 2, 2013

Dear Chuck - your dad was very special and know you will miss him dearly ... sending you love and many best wishes, for you and yours. Nancy

Mike Holoka

April 2, 2013

Scott,
So sorry to hear about your Dad.May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

April 2, 2013

Dear Chuck ... I have very fond memories of your dad ... and you. Deepest sympathies, DiAnne Corbo Zakrzewski

Dick Groff

April 2, 2013

I was lucky enough to have been a good friend of Dave's for 70 years and always will remember how steady he was and always positive and considerate.My blessings to his family. Dick Groff

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