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David Bestwick Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of Mary (Andreozzi) Bestwick of Barrington and the late John Bestwick.
Raised in Barrington. He lived in Cranston for the past 15 years. He was the owner operator of Automotivest Equipment Inc., of North Attleboro for over 15 years. He attended Barrington High School and RI Trade Shops. He loved the ocean, fishing and boating. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years.
Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters Michelle Bestwick of Taunton, Carrie Bestwick of Coventry and two grandchildren Mark and Trinity. He also leaves a sister Joan Lemieux, her husband Jim and two nephews Justin and Christian of Swansea. Step-Father to Peter Maggiacomo of Johnston and Michael Maggiacomo of Tampa, FL.
Following his wishes all funeral and burial services will be private. A Memorial Mass will follow at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105-1905 in David's name. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Bestwick
Lisa, Kevin, Morgan & Ryan Hanlon
July 25, 2008
Auntie
We are so sorry for your loss. We will all miss David very much. Take peace in knowing you that he loves you very much and knows how much you love him and will always keep him close to your heart.
Love you.
Kathy
July 25, 2008
My Dearest David
You were my husband, lover and best friend. There is no one that will even come close to loving me the way you did. I know you are with me every day and I take comfort knowing that. I am saddened,but I know you are no longer in pain. I loved you more then you can ever imagine. To the moon and back. I will miss you always.
Your Pooh
July 24, 2008
Kathy,
We are so sorry fo your loss. Take comfort in knowing how much David loved you.
His memory will live in your heart forever.
We will all miss him.
Sis, Jim and Larry
Joan and Rich Hayes
July 24, 2008
Michelle and family
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. We could see how special he was for you and how much you love him. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Take care,
Love
Kerri
July 23, 2008
Carrie,and all of Mr. Bestwicks family I am so sorry for your loss I have great memories with all of you in North Attleboro your dad was always there to help out everyone. God Bless You.
Al Ruotolo
July 23, 2008
Kathy
God could not have given you anyone better than David. You will always have great memories that will live on in your heart. Until you meet again David will always look after you, so when you feel sorrow look up and smile David is there. God Bless
Brother
Pat Allard
July 23, 2008
To Joan and David's family
Those days of Automotive Test are so long ago. Now I'm sure that your Dave and my Dave are once again working on their salesman's techniques. The good thing is that in heaven all the deals will come thru.
Phyllis Warner
July 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony & Rebecca Broccoli
July 22, 2008
Dear Kathy;
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort in the wonderful memories that you have.
Your friends from Ribs,
Anthony & Becky Broccoli
Susan and Bill Golish (Fabrizio)
July 22, 2008
Dear Kathy and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Dave will always be remembered fondly and we hope that beautiful memories comfort you, always.
Wendy Andriole
July 22, 2008
Kathy and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I will always remember Dave with very fond memories. God bless.
Dena (Atwood Grill)
July 21, 2008
Kathy my heart goes out to you and your family.He will missed by all.Im grateful that i had the pleasure of knowing him.Words cant describe how i feel.Please keep in touch if you need anything
Dawn Carpentiere
July 21, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Davids
Family at this very difficult time. David was a true gentleman, whom we had the pleasure to know and meet.
My brother and I will never forget his kindness, good nature
and smile.
Our prayers are with you!
Glen Spardello & Dawn
Carol Steinert
July 21, 2008
Kathy,
My very deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol (Ribs & Co)
Wayne Yee
July 21, 2008
Kathy, sorry to hear about your lost. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Wayne
Ric Levett
July 21, 2008
Dave was our regular customer at the Cranston Post Office and we will miss him. All of us liked him and thought of him as a genuinely nice man. Please accept our sympathies for your loss and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Chris W.
July 21, 2008
Carrie- I am so sorry for your loss I know how much your dad meant to you. please give your family my condolences. It will get easier I promise.
Kenny (An old Family Friend)
July 21, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss Carrie and Michelle and all of the family I remember so many good times with all of you. He was a great man.
MEAGHAN
July 21, 2008
CARRIE,TRINITY AND ANN
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..I KNOW HOW CLOSE YOU AND YOUR SISTER WERE TO YOUR DAD..JUST REMEMBER THAT HE LOVED YOU ALL VERY MUCH! HE WAS A GREAT DAD AND GRANDFATHER TO YOU, MICHELLE AND TRINITY.
LOVE,
MEAGHAN
suzanne bonetti
July 21, 2008
kathy,
joe and I are very sorry for your loss. we will miss dave. keep in touch.
Bethany Furtado
July 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Gil & Bethany Furtado
Donna and Victor Cipriano
July 21, 2008
Dear Kathy, So sorry to hear about Dave. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Deborah from the Colibri-Company Store
July 21, 2008
To Dave's family and friends,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. We will miss Dave.
Stefanie Gerardi
July 21, 2008
Kathy, Peter, Mike and Family,
My deepest sympathy during your time of loss.
With Love
Joan & John D'Agostino
July 21, 2008
Kathy, we are so sorry to hear about David. Our deepest sympathy and condelences are with you and the family.
Maria DePalma The Colibri Group
July 21, 2008
Kathy and Dave's Family:
Please accept my sympathy for Dave's passing. I will miss his smile and his laughter. He is a special person.
Cheryl Casey
July 20, 2008
May you always feel
that David is with you...
for he lives in your life
and in the lives
of all those
who knew and loved him.
Caring thoughts and prayers,
Jean Singleton
July 20, 2008
Dear Kathy and Dave's entire Family,
I was so sorry to hear of this. Just found out and I am thinking of you in these very difficult times. I will miss you Dave. You were one of a kind and always made people smile.
Kathy, many people love you. hang in there.
Jean
Carrie Bestwick
July 20, 2008
Dad you were my hero I love you and we all miss you so much. We will have you in our hearts forever I know you will be looking over all of us getting us through this, until we meet again All my love to you and Grandpa B. and as we always said in every message Big Hugs and Kisses from Trinity Papa Love you
Linda (Ricci) Furia
July 20, 2008
Sorry for your loss
Gary & Sheila Williams
July 20, 2008
Kathy, Sorry for your loss.
John and Joia Natale
July 20, 2008
Kathy, Mike, and Peter:
John and I were so sorry to hear about Dave. We send you our deepest sympathies and please know we will keep you all in our prayers. I still play Dave's numbers on Keno and will always think of him when I do.
WAYNE ALFONSO
July 20, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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