The Rev. David Fredric Lassalle

I just learned of the home going of the ODU Padre. I am so upset and hurt. I will miss David!! Love Katrina

I´ve just learned of Rev. David Lassale´s passing. He was a bit of our family minister. He performed the marriage rite for my son, Thom and wife Midge, and was Thom´s pastor when he was a student at ODU. Fr. Lasalle cheered on my son, Thom, when he was on the swim team alongside David´s his own son when they swam for Maury HS. Fr Lasalle also married my husband and me, and he performed the Baptism of my niece and namesake. My family members had all left the Norfolk area by the late 1990s and...

I am so sad to learn of David´s passing. It was a joy to know him and his family when I worked at Old Dominion. Sherry and David welcomed me into their home and helped me in so many ways.

Always enjoyed his sermons at Saint Marks Episcopal Church in Suffolk, VA
He will be greatly missed . Condolences to Sally and the family

David Lassalle was an inspiration to me and so many others who knew of him. I always looked forward to seeing & listening to David. I will miss his voice and laugh but never forget his genuine love for life.

Reverend was a special guy, gonna miss him.

Many, many tall ships, and smaller vessels, departed the protected waters of the Norfolk harbor where they were guests at Harborfest or OpSail, assured by the blessings of Father Lasalle. His steady voice, the envy of radio announcers everywhere, boomed out over the Elizabeth River, as each captain and crew got underway. Now it's your turn Padre. Fair winds, and following seas.

David's personality and care knew no bounds. Although our paths diverged in recent years, the early years at Canterbury were exciting and exhausting but so formative and memorable. He welcomed our young children. while we considered Board business. His care continued as he visited our daughter in the hospital and married our son. So many lives he touched; his bright presence will be much missed.

The world will miss this incredible man. Always thinking of others and just a joy to be around. He helped my son when Warner was accepted into VMI and was incredibly supportive. He made a huge difference in our lives and the lives of so many others.