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David Brooks Obituary

BROOKS DAVID PAUL, 37, on March 12, 2002; son of the late Paul and Delmar Brooks; brother of Michael, Marie and Christopher; adoptive brother of Frank; godfather to Sadie. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Wed. March 20, 9 to 10 A.M. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 17th and Morris Sts., Phila. Mass at 10 A.M. Int. Holy Cross Cemetery. JAMES L. HAWKINS FUNERAL HOME

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 18, 2002.

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Thomas Greene

March 21, 2002

I wish to express condolences to Michael, Marie and Christopher.

Mike Logan (630)

March 20, 2002

Dave will be remembered as a great guy who would always take the time to listen, and offer all the wisdom and support that he could. The World could use a few more people like Dave Brooks!

Norman Vandergrift

March 20, 2002

I was priveleged to spend MANY nights working with Dave, who always took time to listen to others - and yes, to laugh, even amidst his problems. We miss you, Dave. Norman

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