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David Briggs Obituary
DAVID C. BRIGGS
AGE: 69 MIDDLESEX
David C. Briggs departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at his home in Middlesex surrounded by his loving family. He was 69 years old. A graduate of Watchung Hills Regional High School, David was born in Plainfield, spent his childhood in Watchung, and resided in Middlesex since 1967. David joined the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local Union #155 in 1966. He was a dedicated carpenter who served as Financial Secretary and Business Agent for his local, retiring in 2009. He was an executive board member of the New Jersey Regional Council of Carpenters and he served on its Finance Committee. He was a trustee of the New Jersey Carpenters Benefit Fund, and trustee of the George H. Laufenberg scholarship fund. He also served as chairman of the Middlesex Borough Planning Board for many years. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed gardening, birding, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of the Elizabethtown Gun Club.
David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Loretta; three daughters, Jessica Briggs of Wynnewood, PA., Lori Weber and her husband, Steven of Raritan, and Lisa Guiliano of Middlesex; one son, Anthony Guiliano and his wife, Denise of Middlesex; seven grandchildren, Zachary Conway, Ashley Guiliano, Ainslee, Curtis, and Kaylee Clark and Steven and Sarah Weber. He was predeceased by his father, Victor J. Briggs and his mother, Ruth Donaldson Briggs of Watchung, NJ. He was loved by all who knew him and will be sorely missed. He was known for being seen wearing his hat and walking his precious dog, Peanut.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Avenue, Bound Brook. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10:00AM at Somerset Hills Memorial Chapel, 95 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge. Memorial donations may be made in David's name to the George H. Laufenberg scholarship fund, Raritan Plaza II, PO Box 7818, Edison, NJ 08818-7818.
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Brenda Di Somma
June 28, 2011
Dear Loretta and Family I just learned of David's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I met David 21 years ago when I came to work for the Union Company I am still working with. He was so kind to help me and encourage me to stick with my new job. He gave me my first opportunity to work with his membership. I will never forget him and I am deeply saddened that I have just learned of his passing. We always shared stories of our grandchildren, he loved them so much. He was a great man. I know he will truly be missed by everyone that had the good luck to know him.
December 16, 2010
Dear Briggs Family,
My deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. Mr. Briggs was a great man and had my respect. I liked speaking with him very much and will miss him.
Brian Platten
December 15, 2010
With my deepest sympathy to the family of David Briggs. Dave was the BA for my husband, Walter, who passed away in August of 2009. My fondest memory of Dave was one time he called our house when my husband first went into the Local 155 and asked "Is this Walter's mother?" I stated NO HIS WIFE. That was a joke between Dave & I.
With our Deepest Sympathy,
Janyne, Michael & Kabrina Syntscha
December 14, 2010
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now.
Jonathan, Wendy, Sean, Matthew and Brendan Conway
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Levergne Rayhon
December 14, 2010
Lori, Tony, Lisa, Lori & Jessica: I am deeply sorry for your loss of a very fine man. What I remember most was his great garden and his great out look on life. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Levergne Rayhon "Skip"
Pamela Lawler - Lane
December 14, 2010
Dear Mrs. Brigss, Tony, Lisa, Lori and Jessica - I am very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of "Uncle Dave" as the Briggs lived behind my grandparents, The Lindsleys and we all went to school in Middlesex together. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.
Steve Plumb
December 14, 2010
Dear Jessica and Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. May you always treasure your memories and the time you spent with your father. It was such a pleasure to have met him. He was a special person, who will be truly missed, but never forgotten.
Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Pam Orts
December 14, 2010
Mrs Briggs and family,
I am sorry for your loss. It has been many years since I have seen the family but I do hold memories of growing up on Prospect Place. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Maureen Bedrose
December 14, 2010
Mrs. Briggs, Tony, Lisa, Lori & Jessica: He was a great man and I am glad that I had the opportunity to grow up across the street from you and share most of the life of this man. For me 42 years might as well be a lifetime. He was a true inspiration to all of us as well as all that knew him. I have many fond memories of our families together which I will cherish for a lifetime. May you guys find the strength and peace over the next few days to get through this difficult time.
I may be 3000 miles away, but you are all in my thoughts, prayers and heart during this difficult time.
My love to you all
Maureen Bedrose
December 14, 2010
My deepest condolences go out to Dave's family. He will be missed. God bless him and may he remain with us in our thoughts always.
Steve Buhler (Middlesex)
Scott Stewart
December 13, 2010
To all of the family and friends that loved david. c. briggs as he would always answer the phone at the hall that always made me chuckle and smile at him;may his smiles and warm memories last you all a lifetime. As my buisiness agent,dave always had a fondness for joking with me but stayed stern to keep me in the right direction,trusted me as a representative of our hall and was a warm embracing man when my family met loretta and him when they came to visit me here in nj. He always looked out for me .Was there for me when my father passed of cancer 3 years ago.my wishes he meet my father in heaven. im sure the'll have stories to trade and laugh about . God bless all close to him. i as well will miss his presence!!!!!
Rita Stewart
December 13, 2010
Dear Loretta & Family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy in David's passing- I got to know him while visiting my son in NJ and attending the clambakes. He was introduced to me by my son, Scott,who worked for David (and loved him)and his local. Every year since, I have received a Christmas card from he and Loretta. Scott gave me the sad news of his illness and then once again, of his passing. I am deeply saddened. Please know I will be covering your family in prayer for God to wrap His arms around you in the days ahead and sustain you through memories. I'll always remember his jolly demeanor, congeniality and outgoing personality. Godspeed David.
Frank Palopoli Jr.
December 13, 2010
Jessica,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 13, 2010
Dear Family,
We didn't get to meet you at Rick and Gee's wedding but you have been in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Please accept our sympathy .
Virginia & Earl Hendricks ( Rick's Parents )
Jim Boyle
December 13, 2010
Jessica, I know that your Dad is resting comfortably now. I will pray for you and your family.
Larry Rayhon
December 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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