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David D'Addio Obituary
AGE: 55 •
David John D'Addio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 29, 2017. He was 55.
David was born on July 13, 1961 in Newark, NJ, living in Irvington before moving to Union in 1968.
He was a graduate of Union High School class of 1979 where he was an All-State Football Player and was recruited by the University of Maryland. He played the position of Full-back, and was co-captain of the team in 1984. He was a 4th round draft pick by the Detroit Lions where he played for 3 years.
David was a Personal Trainer for over 20 years with many wonderful clients. He lived life to the fullest and was a man of great faith and sense of family.
He was predeceased by his mother Joan, his brother Joseph, and sister Lisa Marie. He leaves behind his loving dad Valentino and his companion Mary, his sister-in-law Alberta, his niece and Goddaughter, Alyssa and her husband Michael, his great nephew Joseph, his Aunt Annie, Uncle Jimmy and his wife Gloria, his aunt Joanne, and many wonderful cousins and amazing generous friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday June 1, 2017 at 12:30 PM at St. Vincent de Paul RC Church 250 Bebout Ave., Stirling, NJ. Interment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes, Butterfly Wishes C/O Homeside Hospice 67 Walnut Ave., Clark, NJ 07066, or a charity of choice. For more information and online condolences visit valleymemorialfuneralhome.net.
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Christine
July 13, 2024
All these years later..still thinking about you. Happy Birthday Dave..miss you
June 6, 2017
My condolences to the D'Addio family. I had the pleasure of attending the University of Maryland with David. We had a class together.
My prayers goes out to you.
Sincerely,
David Haggins
lance meller
June 2, 2017
my friend dave #44 hit me once on a football field so hard i was hurting for a month this hurts just as much godspeed big guy
Linda Gaglione
June 1, 2017
Condolences to the entire family. Prayers of peace for Dave. He was a highlight for the township of Union Football and our High school. He will always be near and dear in our hearts.
with Sympathy,
Linda Summers Gaglione
Patricia Forte
June 1, 2017
So very sorry for yourloss, He is safe in Gods hands and will always be with you.
Kevin and Lois (Murray) Garrigan
June 1, 2017
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Our condolences to the family.
Gerard Liberto
May 31, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Daddio family,
Dave was a great guy and friend, I remember going out to nite clubs with Dave back in the 8os...good times, rip Dave..
May 31, 2017
To the family of Mr. D'addio. You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of all creation be with the family.
john ignatowicz
May 31, 2017
val,words cant describe the sorrow that mark, my mom, and I feel about dave,he has been in our lives for all these years,we will never forget our memories with him and joseph,may they rest in peace
Lisa Rica
May 31, 2017
Beautiful Smile.....Beautiful Soul.....Rest in Peace my friend !!!
Donna Adams
May 31, 2017
So sorry to hear about Dave's passing. My condolences to his family RIP
E Wilson
May 31, 2017
My condolences to your family and friends. May the God of all comfort be your strength and peace in your time of grief.
Rich Michael
May 31, 2017
Dave, I have great memories of us playing softball. My you Rest In Peace #44! You may be gone by not forgotten.
G. Freeman
May 31, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 30, 2017
Number 44 is all you need to say....my teammate, my brother....Rest in peace big guy
Doug Martin
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