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David Santich Obituary

TUNKHANNOCK — David D. Santich, 71, of Tunkhannock, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born in Duryea, Aug. 7, 1942, a son of the late Matthew and Palma Gnazzo Santich, he was a 1960 graduate of Duryea High School, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the Veterans of the Vietnam War and the Veterans Coalition.

David owned and operated Santich Cycles, Jenkins Township, for over 35 years and was a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association. He was an accomplished pilot and member of Federal Aviation Administration.

David attended Eaton Baptist Church, Tunkhannock.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. David will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Preceded in death by sister Sandra Burger and son, Curtis Hannon.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy LaBarre Santich; daughters, Jacquelyn Butler and her husband, Buddy; Debbie Daniels; daughter-in-law, Glenda Hannon; brother, Matthew Santich, Delaware; sister Palma Baldi and her husband, Robert, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Joe Hannon, Megan Hannon, Brandon Butler, Curtis Hannon, Christopher Hannon; several nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Pastor Kurt Bricker will officiate. Friends may call 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Mountain View Burial Park, Harding.

Published by Times Leader from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2014.
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Miss you, Dave you made a lifelong impact on me may you enjoy your eternal rest

Vern Treat

May 26, 2023

condolences from Peter Kwastavich II

and Sons Peter III and Matthew Ryan

Associate Members 11th Airborne Association

June 21, 2014

The Airport would like to say that our thoughts are with the Santich Family. Dave was a regular visitor of the Bradford Cty Airport and Harkness Resturant. He will greatly be missed. Its hard to imagine not hearing his voice/aircraft/tail number over the unicom again.

HEATHER BLOKZYL

June 20, 2014

Our hearts fell when we heard that Dave died. We only know him from coming into his shop. Over 17 years ago, we came across Dave's shop. My husband had some old bike and I decided to buy him one from our son and I. Dave held the bike while I sent him a deposit. I took a polaroid picture of my son, Stephen and me holding a sign saying Happy Father's Day. We took a ride to the cycle shop to look around and for my husband to window shop at a bike he liked.Dave had put our picture on the bike my husband had his eye on. When he saw the picture, he was so upset to see that it was sold, he never looked at the picture. Dave and I were smiling to each other as my husband said how nice THAT family was!! We all had a good laugh once my husband recognized us and realized we were that nice family. We bought my son, Stephen his first bike from Dave, a 50 cc. Now he is 17 years old and is riding his third or fourth bike now. We always referred to Dave as "Dirtbike Dave" since Stephen was only small when they first met.We drove 1 1/2 hours from our Perkasie home just to visit his shop.
Dave was a patriot and was not afraid to share that he was a Christian with good morals and beliefs. That made him ever more likeable and we often talked about how the country is changing.
We just can't believe he is gone. Stephen had just been to see him a couple of weeks ago to pick up his bike. I will thank God that I was able to know and meet Dave everytime I hear that dirtbike echoing through the woods at our home. I know God will shed his warmth on Dave as he rides through the pearly gates.He broke in his last pair of riding boots. It is all rest and love from hereon out. God Bless you, his family and thank you for listening to my story.He was a good, exceptional American and his example will live on in those he touched.We will always remember him
Kindly,
Juli, Scott and Stephen Puras

June 4, 2014

Dave will truly be missed. We loved our Florida visits and were blessed that he was family. Praying for you all. Love, Mike, Pam and Christy Lovett

June 3, 2014

Always enjoyed stopping by Dave's shop to see the new KTMs and talk about racing. This common interest in motorcycles made for great conversation and His "old school" motorcycle shop was like no other in the area. Dave will be missed by all who knew him.

Jon Snell

June 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

-Dr. Kelley Best and family

Kelley Best

June 3, 2014

Godspeed Dave, you will be missed. Prayers to his family.

Mike Soudas Sr

June 3, 2014

Dave was a wonderful friend to my husband, Greg Pavlik, who loved riding KTMs who passed 14 yrs. ago after a race in the Finger Lakes region of NY. Whenever he would disappear I knew he was throwing the bull with Dave in his shop. Great guy! So sorry for your loss!

Paulette Ricketts

June 2, 2014

I can't truly express the shock of learning of Dave's passing..I've known him since he had his shop at his house in Duryea,over 40 years,worked for him part time for close to 9 years.
A great guy,quiet,funny,and talented.
To your wife and family,my deepest,heartfelt sympathy..I can only think of the last words you said to me the last time I saw you a few weeks ago,God bless you,old friend.. Lou DeGrose

Lou DeGrose

June 2, 2014

Dave was an amazing guy, loved to talk bikes with him. a kind and gentle soul, as a kid he was my neighbor so we used to hang out at his shop from time to time, he was always great to us kids. Later when I was older he showed me the freedom bikes could bring. he loved what he did and had a passion . I will miss stopping in to talk with him, really one of the good guys. RIP Dave hope your riding a KTM in heaven .

jim

June 2, 2014

Dave,you where and are the most amazing person I ever knew. Our world was a better place because of you and your faith in Christ,I'll see you on the other side my friend.

vern

June 2, 2014

I can honestly say that I was truly blessed to have known Dave, and I consider it a honor to be called his Friend. Dave will be sadly missed by the many who rode with him or just stopped by the shop to talk riding. He was a great Friend and Man!

Charlie Zardus Dallas Pa.

Charles Zardus

June 2, 2014

Rob Keiser

June 2, 2014

Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. He was a wonderful man and will be truly missed by all.
The Benesky Family
#613 Ricky

Shannon Benesky

June 2, 2014

You will be greatly missed. I will always remember our talks about the races.

Jay J Wentland

June 2, 2014

condolences

June 2, 2014

I Am going to miss you vary much Dave. I didn't knew you very long but the time I did know you was amazing you were very kind and had a good sense of humor I'm kinda at a loss of words about all of this I can't believe it's real all I can say is god need a racer and he got an amazing guy and rider I will always remember you and think of you every time I ride rest in peace Dave forever KTM

Tyler White

June 1, 2014

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