David James Nelson, 13, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005. He was born Jan. 13, 1992, in Greensburg, cherished son of Jeffrey and Lori Garzarelli Nelson. David was an eighth-grade student at Norwin Middle School, where he was a member of the Junior National Honor Society and had been named a student of the month. He was a member of the school baseball and basketball teams and sang in the chorus. David also played for the Norwin Basketball Association, and enjoyed playing piano, bowling and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was the beloved grandson of Dave and Nancy Lash Garzarelli, of Rillton, and beloved grandson of the late James and Alberta Nelson; beloved great-grandson of Bernice Lash, of Rillton; beloved stepbrother of Jeffrey Nelson, of Pittsburgh; and special nephew of David (Laurie) Garzarelli, Daniel (Jodi) Garzarelli and James Nelson Jr. Also survived by cousins. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Paul A. Becker Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township. Those wishing may contribute to Norwin PAL Baseball, c/o North Huntingdon Town House, North Huntingdon, PA 15642, or NCAA Baseball, 13220 Ardara Road, Ardara, PA 15615, in memory of David James Nelson.

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Published by Tribune Review on Dec. 19, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for David Nelson

23 Entries

David Joseph Sturges

January 25, 2024

Think of David very often. Playing basketball/baseball/school activities. My Son, Jacob remembers him fondly too. No doubt, that young man is in heaven. Sincerely, David Joseph Sturges.

Rillton neighbors

January 23, 2024

The people in Rillton loved you!

David J Sturges

March 29, 2022

Often think of him and basketball...I'm sure he is missed by the entire class. Sincerely, Dave Sturges .... WV.

Ed Gorrell

January 1, 2006

Jeff, Although I have never met your son David, I can still remember the joy he gave you when you talked about him at work. You have my condolance and prayers. If I can do anything for you or your family please call.

Alberta ("Berdie") Slater

December 27, 2005

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Nelson,

Your son David joins many young men in recent months that have lost their lives due to unexplained heart maladies while involved in sports. Our family has also lost our 18 year old son Shawn Slater while playing soccer in September 2005.

I am also encouraging you to reach out to those families that share the same type of loss we have all experienced. Unexplained, unreasoned, yet a loss that words can not express. My heart and arms are ready and willing to welcome you. I don't have answers but God gives us one another and He is our only source of peace and comfort. You may also contact me at any time at 724-865-9215 or by e-mailing me. I see you have had several individuals also contact you with the same offer and extension of their hand in faith.

There is no reason that you would contact me differently than anyone else, but I am praying for you, your marriage, your other children, your parents, and David's classmates.....and I will continue to do so. Scripture tells us that Blessed are those that mourn because THEY WILL be comforted. To that end I pray.

I believe our Shawn and your David are enjoying the glorious presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, even through this time of Christmas celebration, our sons are shining, and living the GREATEST GIFT.....face to face with Christ the Lord.

May God Bless each one of the Nelson family and draw nigh to you in these hours of intense loss.....

In the Love of Christ,

Berdie Slater

Bill Bendel

December 22, 2005

DEAR NELSON FAMILY:I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I AM PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. MY NAME IS BILL BENDEL FROM ELIZABETH FORWARD SCHOOL DISTRICT. MY 12 YEAR OLD SON JACOB PASSED AWAY THIS SUMMER ON 7-20. HE HAS A GUEST BOOK ON THIS SITE. JACOB WAS A NORMAL , LOVING, SPORTS PLAYING, BOY. HE WAS HERE ONE DAY AND GONE THE NEXT, WE DON'T HAVE A REASON, HIS HEART JUST STOPPED. I GRIEVE EVERY DAY. I HAVE BECOME INVOLVED WITH SEVERAL SUPPORT GROUPS THAT HAVE TRULY HELPED ME GET TO TOMORROW. MY FAITH HAS BEEN CHALLENGED, AND I CONTINUE TO ASK GOD WHY?, AND FOR PEACE. OUR LOSS IS SOMEWHAT SIMILAR, ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW YOUR SON OR DID YOU KNOW MINE, WE DO NOW HAVE A COMMON BOND. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT MAYBE WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER THROUGH OUR GRIEVE JOURNEY AND WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE YOU AND INVITE YOU TO CALL ME ANYTIME 412 973-9071. I UNDERSTAND THAT DAVID WAS A VERY GOOD BASKETBALL PLAYER AND MY SON JACOB ENJOYED PLAYING BASKETBALL TOO.THIS MON 12-26 & TUES 12-27 AT THE COURT TIME FACILITY IN ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP MANY OF JACOB'S FRIENDS ARE HOLDING A 'JACOB BENDEL MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS TOURNEY IN HIS MEMORY. I KNOW THAT NORWIN HAS A 6TH GRADE METRO TEAM ENTERED IN THE TOURNEY.IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME PLEASE DO AND LOOK ME UP. I'LL BE THE PROUD, CRYING FATHER WALKING AROUND LOOKING LOST. I HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR, TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY.THEY SAY YOU HAVE GOOD DAYS AND BAD DAYS, THE FACT IS YOU HAVE BAD DAY'S AND WORSE DAYS. PEOPLE SAY THAT TIME WILL HEAL YOUR SUFFERING, NOT TRUE, TIME WILL SOFTEN THE PAIN. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WANT TO HELP YOU GET TO TOMORROW. CALL WHEN AND IF YOUR READY AND MAY GOD GIVE YOU SOME PEACE. CRYING WITH YOU,BILL BENDEL [if you would like to visit Jacob's guest book, GO TO WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM/GB AND SEARCH FOR BENDEL.]

Pat (Ziccardi) Pivik

December 21, 2005

Jeff and Lori,

My deepest sympathy to you both. I just found out that David was your son. You have my prayers that God will help you through these hard times.

Hope you remember me I was the Deli Mgr. at Shop n Save. Jeff you were my Silver Star Salesman. God Bless you both

wayne mullin

December 21, 2005

to jeff nelson and family sorry to hear about your loss you have my depest sympathy from mt .pleasant s-a-l

Joan Francis

December 21, 2005

Lori and family,

My deepest sympathy to you. Tears fill my eyes at the thought of your loss. I have a 15 year old son, an only child, and the true joy of my life. May your memories of David help to ease your grief.

A Norwin Middle School Mom

December 21, 2005

Dear Nelson Family,

My deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers for your comfort during this difficult time. Please don't try to understand "why", and try to accept that God needed him back in Heaven. He will always be with you. You have been blessed, if only for a short time.

Jim & georgann Mall

December 20, 2005

Dear Jeff and Lori,

Although I have never met you, I feel like I know you.

Words at this time are hard to find. I know nothing helps. I can only imagine the pain you two are going through.

Our prayers and sympathy are with you.

Georgann Mall

A Norwin Family

December 20, 2005

We pray for strength for you at this most sorrowful time.

Coworker of Dan's

December 20, 2005

My sincerest heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. I too do not know you personally but have a 14 year old son who sounds very much like David. I can not even begin to imagine the pain you feel. May God wrap his tender loving arms around you at this time.

December 20, 2005

DEAR FAMILY,

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

The Allstons

December 20, 2005

To the loving family of David,

We learned of David's tragic death through our mutual friend, George Coates. George told us what a wonderful, fun, and loving young man David was and told us how he viewed him as another grandson. Although we have never met, our family wants you to know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many at this time. Our son is 14 and also plays basketball and we cannot begin to imagine the pain David's passing is causing you. We pray that David can shine down on you as an ever-present ray of sunshine.

Sincerely,

The Allston Family

Carmella Marmo

December 20, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about your son. Even though I didn't know him things like this touch everyone. My thoughts are with your family.

Ralph & Jacki Pitsch

December 20, 2005

My husband and I feel for your loss. You do not know us, but when it comes to loosing a child, everybody is family. Our deepest sympathy you and your family. May God take him, and love him.

a loving neighbor

December 20, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Our childen are just the love of our lives. My heart goes out to you all. May you find comfort knowing God cares about what we go through, for he says:

He is the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation.

December 20, 2005

DEAR NELSON FAMILY,

I WISH TO GIVE YOU MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY OVER THE LOSS OF YOUR SON.

Tim Keefe

December 19, 2005

Lori and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of David's death. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling, I can only offer prayers for you and your family.

The Ashbaugh Family

December 19, 2005

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this incredibly difficult time. Although we do not know you personally, we feel as though we do. Our son also died very unexpectedly in January. We know the pain that you are going through. Please know that others are thinking of you and praying for you.

Roland Hoffman

December 19, 2005

My deepest sympathy at the passing of your son. Children are the joy of our lifes so it makes it hard when we lose that smiling face. May his memories help you along in the future.

Jody Hermanson

December 19, 2005

Lori & Family

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jody Hermanson

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