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Bruce Miles
April 14, 2013
Anne,Allen,Matt,
Very sorry to hear the news on David. David will be remembered for his gift of humor and love for life's moments. May god bless you all!
Tim Munn
April 2, 2013
DeGroote Family,
It is sad to learn of David's passing and I know many will miss his renown sense of humor. May God hold him in the the palm of his hand and may he be reunited with his loved ones.
April 2, 2013
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I enjoyed playing golf with him. He will be greatly missed. Wie will be praying for Reene and family. With love, Frank &Carol Trick
March 29, 2013
David, David,David, I won't be able to yell and lecture you anymore, we will take care of that golden garlic you planted out here, thanks for being a part of our family. Gail (Grannie) and Charlie Morrow
Judy Romeiser
March 28, 2013
Alan,Matt,and Ann & Family
David will always be in my prayers, he always had that helping hand and laughter.
Lisa Dietschler-Weaver
March 28, 2013
Sincere sympathy to Fruity's family.. he was one with a true heart.. I have missed his smile and and laughter for years...We once had a special bond ...I will forever hold that special to me ...Wait for me in the Cul-de-sac Fruity! You know I will be there...Luv you friend!
March 28, 2013
You all are in my thought's and prayers. May your happy memories get you throught this sad time.
Colleen O'Donnell Romeiser
joanne liberati
March 28, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. David was always a gentleman to me. He will be missed by many. I will keep your families in my prayers.
March 28, 2013
To the entire DeGroote family: I am truly saddened by the passing of David (Fruity) I had the pleasure of working, playing softball, and enjoying a good laugh together. He has left an impact on me as well as many others. He will be truly missed, RIP my friend, Stephen Perry/ Laurie Schocken
David Lootens
March 27, 2013
My condolences to the family & friends of David.
Donna Garrett
March 27, 2013
David's Family - I am so saddened to learn of David's passing. He truly was a good friend. I shall keep his memory in my heart and wish you peace
March 27, 2013
Sorry for your loss Linda & David Bagley
john farrell
March 27, 2013
so sorry to hear this, my sympathies go out too the family
kelly and joe baker
March 27, 2013
The Degroote family,
we were saddened to hear of fruitys' passing.we both remember alot of fun times.can still hear him laughing now.our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Todd Pronti
March 27, 2013
Rest in Peace Friend. Fruity could always be counted on to make you laugh and smile. You will be missed!
March 27, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Fruity. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.
Roger & Diana Becker
Jim & Nonie Natoli
March 27, 2013
So sorry hearing about Fruity's passing, We had alot of good times with him. He will be missed.
Laurie Wunder
March 27, 2013
Renee- Andy & I will miss our "Beast". The Outer Banks will not be the same. Love, Lilly
Matt (Idaho Joe) Record
March 27, 2013
To all of the Degroote Family, I offer my deepest sympathies upon hearing this news. Fruity and I had more fun times and laughs than I can ever remember and we both LOVED each other's nicknames! A great friend who will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daryl Barry - Schroth
March 27, 2013
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
March 27, 2013
So sorry to all of you, Fruity was one of a kind. My memory's go way back to us all playing, the main street gang! Sincerely Robin Lush Pauly & Larry Pauly.
March 27, 2013
The DeGroote Family sorry to read of David's death He was a swell person your father was my first foreman when I came to work at then Mobil.may the good lord be with you Linda & David agley
Joe & Mary Gar
March 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We enjoyed many good times with Fruity, he will be missed by many.
Linda Frederick
March 26, 2013
Annie,Matt,Alan.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed,
Manchester will not be the same without him.
Pete and Robbin Royer
March 26, 2013
Sorry to hear about Fruity's passing. Had a lot of fun working with him and playing softball. He will be missed.
SFC John Cooley Jr.
March 26, 2013
Family of Fruity I am very sorry for your lose. David was a great man and friend. I could always count on him for a few laughs when I was in town. He will be missed.
82nd Airborne All The Way
Dan and Maxine Cianfoni
March 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of Fruity's passing. He was a great guy. I always enjoyed the times I got to play golf with him. He will be missed.
karen wasson
March 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family! Fruity was one of a kind. My buddy back in the day. Will be sadly missed
David and Deb Vienna
March 26, 2013
so sad to hear of Fruity's passing;praying for your family
Ken Palmeri
March 26, 2013
To Alan Annie and Matt I am truly saddened . Dave was a great guy and I cherish the memories I have of our days growing up. God Bless you all
richard kinney
March 26, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing your families are in my prayers
Gary & Melody Cooper
March 26, 2013
Ann, Al & Matt, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
March 26, 2013
To the Entire Degroote family, I am very sorry to hear of this sad news. Fruity brought many funny memories in his short time with us. He will be sadly missed,
Shawn & Janet Pollock
March 26, 2013
Renee, so sorry to here about Dave. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Collene & Brian Bennett
Roy & Karen Broomfield
March 26, 2013
Dear Alan, Anne and Matt, no words can say how sorry I am that David has passed away. He was always such a great friend and great to be around. He really knew how to light up a room! He had an infectious laugh that made you want to laugh too. I will truely miss David (Fruity)!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mickey Cooley
March 26, 2013
Alan, Anne and Matt
I was shocked to hear that Fruity passed away. My prayers go out to each of you. I share the feeling of losing a brother. We had so many laughs and good times with Fruity. I am a better person for knowing him. He will be missed!
Linda Rising
March 26, 2013
Renee' and Family,
I'm still in shock over Fruity's passing...Gosh he was doing so good. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time...Renee' if you need anything please let me know.
March 26, 2013
Dear Alan, Matt, Anne and Renee, Bill and I are so sorry to hear of David's passing. We will truly miss his humor and esp. his kindness. May your memories sustain and help you all through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all and your families. love, Joann and Bill
Angela Jones Stanton
March 26, 2013
Al,Teri and family;
I am sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace being sent for you all.
Ruth DeBrock
March 26, 2013
Alan, Anne and Matt,
So sorry to hear of David's passing. My tho'ts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
Ruth DeBrock
Leah Hotchkiss
March 26, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. Thought and prayers to to family.
Debbie Mccumber
March 26, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Judy Boze
March 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss, Fruity was a funny guy who always tryed to make you smile.Prayers to the DeGroote family thru this most difficult time.
Scott Liberati
March 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers for the happy repose of David's soul and for God's loving grace to flow out to the DeGroote family are with you all.
Lynn and Deb Rush
March 26, 2013
Renee and Families:
We are so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a good friend to everyone and will be missed.
martha emrich
March 25, 2013
Always made me smile. You will be missed. Grace to family
Florence Adams
March 25, 2013
You will always be in my heart and my prayers.
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