David S. Durkin

Durkin
David S.

Went home to be with the Lord on October, 30 2006 after a long and courageous battle due to complications from Leukemia (A.L.L.). Age 35, Of the Westmont section of Haddon Township, David passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and caring family.

Beloved husband of Yazmin (Enriquez), adoring father to their daughter Emily and proud father of Shawn of Clementon. Devoted son of Thomas J. and Denise C. (Costa) of Somerdale. Cherished brother of Pamela, Jennifer Sillitti (Joe), and Lauren. Treasured son-in-law of Julio and Luz Franjul, brother-in-law Joey (Amy), and sister-in-law Michelle. Dear grandson of the late James and Margaret Durkin and the late Nancy Costa. Also survived by his grandfather Gene Costa (Jo Ann) of Runnemede and Augustin and Milagros Rodriguez of Puerto Rico, and his great aunt and uncle, Jane and Frank D’Ancona. Much loved godson and nephew of Dr. Richard Costa (Helen) and godmother Mary Bradley, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and a niece.

Growing up in Somerdale, he especially enjoyed traveling and camping with his family. He played baseball with the Somerdale Father & Son Association and was a Boy Scout. David was a 1989 graduate of Sterling High School. At Sterling, he participated in cross country and golf. David’s careers included telecommunications, sales and his insatiable drive to find new business ventures. David was well known for his passion for dancing, especially in Philadelphia, and his talented “hands on” skills. David’s zest for life was evident in his various adventures which included skydiving, bungee jumping, jet skiing, traveling and he was always searching for his next quest.

David’s trademark sense of humor and his eternally optimistic outlook will remain in our hearts forever. He was a dear and loyal friend to many. We are all truly blessed to have known him and we are forever grateful that he was a part of our lives.

Throughout his battle he never complained and until the very end he was kind and always remained concerned for others. David was a fighter on earth and is now an angel in heaven. “It’s all clear now!” Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Saturday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 am at Holy Saviour R.C. Church: 50 Emerald Avenue, Westmont, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James J. Durkin at 11 am in the church. Interment New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of David S. Durkin. There will be no evening visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in David’s memory for his children. Please send contributions to:

David Durkin Memorial Trust Fund: c/o Commerce Bank – Haddonfield
100 Haddon Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Funeral Arrangements and Inquires may be made through:
McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030