Name: Visitation for David Alois Sustar
Start: 2013-09-06T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2013-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home

David Alois Sustar, 65, a lifelong resident of Richmond Heights, passed away at his home Sept. 3, 2013.
He was born April 8, 1948, in Cleveland.
David was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. He enjoyed visiting and vacationing at his family's farm in Burton. David was a self-taught mechanic and always appreciated mechanical projects. He enjoyed repairing all sorts of items including motorcycles. He also loved cooking and often spent time producing sausage with his family. David was compassionate about things from a previous era, and loved to watch classic black and white movies.
Mr Sustar retired five years ago as an Industrial Maintenance.
Survivors are his daughter, Kimberly (Kurt) Hoffmann; sons, Brett (fiancee, Janet Cohen) and Andrew; grandchildren, Emily and Hayden Hoffmann; and siblings Virginia (Dennis) Brent, Janis (Berndy) Heckelmann, Catherine (Timothy) Brent, Donald, Timothy (Judy), and Mark.
He was preceded in death by his parents Alois and Dorothy Sustar.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd., Newbury Township. Rev. Jay McPhillips will officate.Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
Online video tribute and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.

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Published by www.News-Herald.com from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for David Sustar

17 Entries

September 15, 2013

I'm so very sorry for your loss

Richard Greene

September 14, 2013

My old pal since Anderson school through Brush and beyond. Last hung out with him in Lyndhurst probably 5-6 years ago. He was always a real good guy and I had over 55 years of laughs and adventures with him.

Bill McCaw

September 14, 2013

I was saddened to read of your passing David. My condolences to your family. As I watched your video my heart was gladdened by all the wonderful moments you had. Thanks you for your friendship at Brush. Thank you for your service. "Welcome Home" old friend, may you rest in peace.
Bill & Debbie McCaw

Sharon (Solomon) Baldoni

September 14, 2013

My sincere sympathy for David's family, may you all find deep comfort in time. Although I didn't know him well, we were classmates at Brush.
Thank you for the beautiful video and my prayers are with you all.

September 7, 2013

I will miss Uncle David. He was like no other. He often gave of himself more than people realize. Rest in peace.

nephew
Tim Hughes

Klaus&Ilona Heckelmann

September 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to your family our thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 6, 2013

To Brett and family: We never met your dad, but may he rest in peace. Sincerely, Doris & Rick Dillon

September 6, 2013

Dear Drew, Brett and Kim,

We were saddened and very sorry to learn that your dad passed away.

Dave always had a great story to tell, most often with a humorous twist. We have shared countless memories of the boys growing up together, just a few of which include scouts and years of Dad's Club baseball games.

He was so handy and capable of doing almost anything - but expressed more than once that his kids were his greatest accomplishment.

Dave was also a true patriot, and spoke often of serving in Vietnam.

Words won't make your loss easier, but knowing that people care might hopefully bring some comfort. Please let us know if you need anything.

With love,
Sharon, Tom, T.J. & Amy (the Zeiger family)

Belle Mengay (Blair)

September 5, 2013

Dear Mark and family, I am so sorry for your loss, I will be praying that the Lord will give you all strength during this difficult time. I am an old friend of Mark's - I believe I have the correct Mark who attended school with me in Lyndhurst Ohio. For which I have fond memories of our friendship. I have several siblings and I can't imagine losing one of them, esp. one that was so well loved. God Bless you all. Your old friend, Belle Mengay (now Belle Blair) Mark please feel free to respond to my email at [email protected].

Tom Wright

September 5, 2013

so sorry for your loss. Good friend and fellow soldier with D/3/60 and 2/47 Mech 9th Inf Division, 69/70.

September 5, 2013

Dave was one of the greatest guys I know. I considered him my second father and he refereed to to me as son sometimes too. I learned a lot from a guy that I first meet at W&S. He will deeply missed by all. Kimmy, Brett & Andrew my sincere condolences. from Carlie & myself (Z rocker).

September 5, 2013

Kim, Brett, and Andrew - Nothing is harder than saying good-by to someone you love. May you find comfort in your loving memories. Yvonne Morningstar (Stow, Ohio)

Mary Ellen Roccaforte

September 5, 2013

Andrew, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. I know Ken will remember all the good times at the farm learning how to shoot and all the stories he told. God bless you all. The Roccaforte Family

Roger Hughes

September 5, 2013

David was a humble, unpretentious man. A man willing to give to those that needed a helping hand. He was an example of how giving of a person one could be. I will miss him.

Jennifer Robinson

September 5, 2013

Kim, Brett and Andrew;
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a good man. I have great memories of him at the farm teaching me how to shoot a gun. :) I have great memories of him, period. I pray for him and I pray for all of
you as well.
Love Jennifer

Erin Huber

September 5, 2013

My loving thoughts go out to your family during this time of grieving. I hope all of the happy memories of David remain with your family and peace joins with you. Love, Erin Huber

Lois Walsh

September 5, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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