David James Passarelli

David James Passarelli peacefully passed away on April 2, 2025. David will be remembered as loving supportive Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. David was born July 4, 1942, in Embudo, New Mexico to James Passarelli and Vera Pauletich. He lived in Trinidad, Colorado and relocated to Phoenix, Arizona in his early childhood, where he remained in the area and built a successful life working at the Standard Oil (Chevron) company for 38 years. Throughout his life David was into all kind of outdoor activities, boating, water skiing, hunting, fishing, quad riding and shooting his guns. He loved being outdoors with family and friends and the various dogs he had over the years. David was especially proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and always kept up with what was going on in their lives. David is proceeded in death by his son David Jr and survived by stepsisters Karen and Connie, son Michael (Stacy), 5 grandchildren Amanda, Meagan, Matthew (Jalynn), Austin, Abbie and 4 great grandchildren. The family asks - in lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice of the Valley. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David, please visit our floral store.