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David Kartalia Obituary



David E. Kartalia, age 73, of Westminster passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 11. 2015 at his home. David was deeply loved and widely admired for his intellect, enormous heart, and sense of humor. He was respected as a lawyer for his expertise, as well as his sensitivity, integrity, and compassion. A graduate of the University of Michigan and then the University of Chicago Law School, he began his career with the Federal government before making the courageous switch to private practice in Westminster, a town where he knew nobody but ended up making a wonderful life for himself and his family beginning in 1976. He will be remembered for his unique and wide ranging interests including cultivating heirloom plants, raising exotic poultry, distance running, cooking, carpentry, European travel, and researching anything and everything that piqued his curiosity. He also had a passion for learning foreign languages and was adept enough in several to read literature and newspapers from around the world. Proud to survive and to continue his legacy of love include, his wife, Jill Kartalia; mother, Rebecca Kartalia, children and their spouses, Stephen David and Natalie Kartalia, Sarah Kartalia and Dominique Pozzo of Toulouse, France and Anna and Paul Ferguson; grandchildren, Clement David Pozzo, Emma Galloway Kartalia, Annie Sullivan Kartalia, Jack Thomas Ferguson, Charlie Mitchell Ferguson and Samuel David Ferguson and siblings and their spouses, Diane Kartalia and her husband, Ted, Peter James Kartalia and his wife, Dennielle C. and numerous adored in-laws, nephews, and nieces. He joins his beloved family members: father Mitchell, sister Janet and brother Mitch. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 to 5 pm at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville where a funeral service will be held on Sunday at 10 AM with his friend and pastor, Dave Bare as celebrant. Interment will follow in Meadow Branch Cemetery, Westminster. In lieu of flowers, David's family requests that donations be made to support The Hope Project at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, founded by his daughter, Anna and which he was an ardent supporter. The Hope Project was founded to remind us all of the important role Hope plays in living well. Checks should be made payable to Johns Hopkins University, Kimmel Cancer Center, 750 East Pratt Street, 17th floor, Baltimore Maryland 21202, or go to: hopkinscancerresearch.org to make a gift.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Mar. 13, 2015.

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David Hike

August 1, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Kartalia Sr. were neighbors on our street during the 1970's.

Lynn Olexy

March 19, 2015

Jill and Family...so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers for healing.

Nancy Suniewick

March 15, 2015

Diane, Russ and I extend our sympathies and condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you. Nancy & Russ Suniewick

Todd & Donna Herring

March 14, 2015

Jill and family, we are deeply saddened by the loss of David. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bruce Mann

March 13, 2015

Kartalia family, please accept my deepest condolences you will be in my thoughts through the tough times ahead.

Coleen Clemente

March 13, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a wonderful mentor to me in Westminster, and he was a great human being. My prayers go out to Jill and all of his family.

Frank & Joan Wanken

March 13, 2015

Dear Jill and Family,
We are shocked to learn that David has passed away. There are some individuals that you wish you could have spent more time with during your life and David is one of those special people. David has left us too soon.
With Sympathy,

Mary Oakes

March 13, 2015

Dear Jill,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Mary

Dolores Dunbar

March 13, 2015

Dear Mrs Kartalia I am a former client of Davids. He was such a blessing to me. I am so sorry for your loss!!! Sincerely Dolores Jean Kelly Dun bar

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Haight Funeral Home & Chapel P.A.

6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

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6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

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