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David R. Meleski

1933 - 2017

David R. Meleski obituary, 1933-2017, Bonita, CA

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Glen Abbey Mortuary

3838 Bonita Road

Bonita, California

David Meleski Obituary

David R. Meleski November 12, 1933 - September 22, 2017 Bonita David R. Meleski, CMDR, USN, Retired, passed away on September 22, 2017 after battling a rare heart disease. David is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Audrey, six children, Michael Poppoff Meleski, Audrey Lynn (Butch Day), David, James and Timothy Meleski and Kathryn (Kelly Bowie) plus many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.David was a pilot for the Navy and received the Navy Air Medal for rescuing Oregon residents from the devastating floods during Christmas, 1964. He had a great reputation for his piloting abilities, leadership qualities and many more accomplishments. He enjoyed many sports and loved the outdoors.David belonged to the Knights of Columbus and was a devoted member and founding father of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. He received the Pro Merito Award from the church for his exemplary service and outstanding devotion to the Diocese and to the Parish. The Pope designated David a Knight of St. Gregory, a very high honor for his remarkable service to the church.He is truly missed by all those who knew and loved him.Services will be held at Corpus Christi, Bonita at 10:00am on October 5, 2017. Interment at Miramar National Cemetery at 2:00pm.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Sep. 30, 2017.

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Bill Walker

October 16, 2017

Sorry to about Daves passing.

Matthew Pohl

October 16, 2017

Even though our lots abut, I didn't see Dave much, but I'll miss him. Hang in there, Matt

October 16, 2017

Dave. We shared many fun times together. HS 2 in 1963, NAS Lakehurst in 1968. Golf in the NHA Tournament at Adm Baker, and tennis many Friday afternoons at Ed Sanchez's court. Our love to Audrey. Miss you, my friend! Ted

Carol and Ed Schechter

October 4, 2017

A tribute to a loving husband, father, grandfather great friend and Uncle Meleski always to my children. David was a true adventurer and sportsman. As I was leaving the house last week David whispered to me,"I'll meet you Up There." If virtue and goodness counts, David is sure to keep that appointment "Up There" with all the good and wonderful people with whom he was associated.

Mark (& Michele) Parsons

October 3, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I have so many great memories. You're all in my thoughts & prayers.

James

October 3, 2017

I extend my deepest sympathies to your family. (John 11:30-38)

Charles Perrotta

October 3, 2017

All of my family express deepest sympathy, especially to Audrey, on Dave's death. He was a model Naval Officer and Aviator. May he rest in peace.

Mike Celeste

October 1, 2017

I have just lost a great friend, going all the way back to our Johnson City, NY High School class of 1952. While we didn't see each other much, we were in contact all these years, mostly by email. Dave brought many smiles to my face, and I agree that he and Hugh Hefner will be sharing many stories together up there. Dave didn't go thru the elementary schools in JC, but you would never know it based on the respect and love he got from all of our class. I thought he would be sending me "special" emails until he was at least 110. A part of me has been taken forever.

There til the end

Kim McTighe

September 26, 2017

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10:00 a.m.

Corpus Christi

Bonita, CA

Oct

5

Interment

2:00 p.m.

Miramar National Cemetery

CA

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3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902

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