David B. Manzolini

I am so sorry to hear this.

Here are some of my memories about Dave, whom I have known since elementary school. Dave was a good friend. He once drove me more than a hundred miles to an interview that I had. This was during a big snowstorm, and we were late. But so was everyone else, so it turned out fine. I didn't have a car then and I don't know what I would have done without Dave.

Dave invited me to go with his father to Lime Rock Park in Connecticut when he went to get his racing license. That was an...

So sad to hear about Dave.

I have known Dave since the 50's. Dave was my older brother's (Walter) friend and they were classmates from 1st grade thru high school.

Dave and I attended Lowell Technology University at Lowell, Mass. in the mid 60's. We both were in ROTC program.

I remember one day when we hitch-hiked home from Lowell to our hometown Pittsfield, Mass. A nice man in a Corvair gave us a ride home across the entire state. Dave gave him money for...

David was a true innovator. He understood excellence by design and example. He was very forward thinking and didn't tolerate the status quo. I always appreciated his insight. He will be missed by an industry that needs more thinkers like him. Condolences to his family.

Dave Manzolini was my friend. I met him when he brought his first Depac Dyno System to Bertils RaceEngines in 1986. I came back to the shop in the evening and Dave's van windows were fogged over. I knocked on the van door, he opened and I asked him were he was staying. He said your looking at it! He stayed with me at my apartment until he was done with his work at Bertils. We have been friends ever since.
I started Elite Engines Inc in 1991 and Depac has been our choice since Day...

Helen and Family,
Very sad news about Dave. You are in our thoughts and prayers and I hope you are well.

So so sorry Helen and Mary. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.