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David Preve Obituary

PREVÉ, DAVID J., Jr., age 45, passed away on July 19, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his mother, Barbara McCaffrey, his father David J. Preve and his wife Maylin, his brother Jordan, his aunt Carolyn and his many uncles, cousins and extended family. Born in San Francisco, CA and raised in Arlington, VA, David was a graduate of Gonzaga College High School, Washington, DC and received his bachelor's degree from East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. He most recently worked at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC for over 15 years. David will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and in the lives he touched through organ donation. A memorial service celebrating his life is planned in his hometown. David cared deeply for the military and donated generously to the Marine Corps. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Boulevard, Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Aug. 10, 2014.

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Janet Mariani

August 4, 2023

The years pass by and you are remembered dearly.

Chip Zuver

November 1, 2014

I am sorry for your loss as well. I have not seen him in years but knew him since 81 when we attended the same middle school.

Chris R. Ward

August 12, 2014

I haven't seen Dave in years but we were the car pool drivers for Alexandria senior year at Gonzaga. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Speed

Chris R. Ward--Gonzaga '87 AMDG

William Simmons

August 12, 2014

I will keep David and his family in prayer. Our Class of 87' will miss him.

Ed McAndrew

August 12, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. Dave and I were classmates at Gonzaga. He was a great guy, classmate and man for others.

Catherine Therasse

August 11, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Matt. 5:4

August 11, 2014

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Janet Gibbons

August 10, 2014

David lit up the lives of so many and my heartfelt sympathy is extended to you Barbara.

Janet Gibbons

August 10, 2014

David, you lit up the lives of so many.

August 10, 2014

David will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to the family. anne dolan

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