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David Cutts Obituary
AGE: 73 • Lakewood
David Eastman Cutts passed away on January 13th at his Lakewood home after a lengthy and courageous battle with Mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Dave was surrounded at his time of passing by his devoted wife Barbara and their 3 children David, Dawn and Debra.
Dave was born on March 10th 1941 in Englewood, NJ, second child of Richard and Dolores Cutts. He spent his youth in Englewood, NJ and York, Maine (summers) with his siblings Richard, William, Thomas, Nancy and Robert. His aspirations to be in a rock and roll band gave way to a Bachelor's degree in English from Villanova and eventually a Master's from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Dave was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, from February 1962 to February 1965 serving in Vietnam. He worked as a writer/editor, and eventually editorial director for Troll Associates in Mahwah, NJ for over 25 years. He was a loving and devoted husband and father who always put the needs of his family above his own. He rarely sat still, and could often be found working outside, reading or sailing...his true passion. He was the Commodore of the Fairways sailing club for several years prior to his illness.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara; his siblings Richard, William, Nancy and Robert; his 3 children, David and his wife Karen, Dawn and her husband Mike, and Debra; his 6 grandchildren Stephen, Thomas, Jared, Sarah, Joshua and Megan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dolores, and his brother Thomas.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the D'Elia Funeral Home Rt. 70 & Vermont Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10:30AM at the St. Mary of the Lake Church in Lakewood. Interment will take place Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 3PM at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) 1317 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 877-363-6376 www.curemeso.org.
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sharon volz
February 5, 2015
Sending my condolences to Barbara and to all the family and friends. You are in our hearts may David rest in peace now!
Sharon Volz
January 24, 2015
Barbara, David, Dawn, Debra
I am so sorry for your loss. I've always had great respect for Dave and took comfort in knowing that Stephen had such a good grandfather.
David Dennison, Florence NJ
January 19, 2015
Barbara so very sorry for the loss of your love. He was an incredibly strong man to have had the strenth to fight this horrible illness all these years and I am sure impossible withour your loving strenth and supoort. God Bless you and all your loved ones.
,Marie Motsinger, Tampa, Fl.
Sridhar Kuntamukkula
January 17, 2015
Having seen you David, I can understand the kind of fun loving person your dad is. I know how hard it is to let a family member go. You and your family are in my prayers for the strength you need to get through. (Sridhar Kuntamukkula, NJ)
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Clyde & Sue McCullough
January 16, 2015
Barbara...we are so sorry for your loss and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers
Andrea Raphael
January 16, 2015
This is such a sad day. Dave Cutts was a wonderful man, an amazing friend to my parents and family and we will miss him dearly. I have so many great memories from childhood of the fun times we spent together. All my love to Barbara, David, Dawn and Debra. He is sailing. You just know he is.
Barbara Cutts
January 15, 2015
I miss you Dave
January 15, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. What a courageous battle he endured. Your whole family is in our prayers. The Zuber Family ( Wayne, N.J.)
January 15, 2015
Will always remember the good times with our Fairway's friend. Dave was a special, kind and fun loving friend and is always in our hearts and thoughts.
Love Ellen & Pershing
Sharon Sylvester
January 15, 2015
Thank you David and Barbara for taking the time to drop by the hospital in Boston to encourage my husband Ken after his surgery. I am sad to hear of David's passing, I pray that all his loved ones turn to the Lord for strength as each of them go through their journey of grief. God Bless you all!
sharon volz
January 14, 2015
Sending prayers to all the family and friends....may you rest in peace!
Virginia and Stan Fish
January 14, 2015
We are all deeply saddened to learn of David's passing. We remember him from the days when he and Barbara were dating. Much as we want to do so, it will not be possible for us to come down from Maine due to illness and the infirmities of old age. We send our deepest sympathy to Barbara and all of the family. Ginni and Stan Fish and Virginia McCullough Hertzson
Debra
January 14, 2015
Love you Dad God bless you
Paul & Yvonne Hall
January 14, 2015
We were privileged to have met Dave and extend our sincere condolences to Barbara and the family.
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