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Jim LaRegina
August 20, 2024
My heart sank when I read about Dave Holt's death. He was far too young, with so much more kindness to share. Dave set a good example for me, as I'm sure he did for others. He always greeted you with a smile and, with his love of life, he was a man who left you better than he found you. I can't think of a greater legacy.
Emma Fulton Stephan
March 14, 2023
I have the best memories of Uncle Dave and all of the fun times we had at family parties and vacations, especially at Lake George and the Jersey Shore. I think it was my first trip to the beach when I was about four years old where I decided it was my duty to save Uncle Dave from the waves anytime he went close to the water. I played that game endlessly and he happily ran with me back and forth from the water to our towels. Thank you for this memory and all of the many other fond ones over the years.
Anne Harris
March 9, 2023
I was saddened to hear of Dave´s passing. I was the Virginia Regional Manager for Eastern National and worked with Dave to get many publications issued. He was such a joy to work with and always brought a smile to my face. I know he is flying with the angels now and making them smile as well! Rest easy my friend!
Trish
March 8, 2023
Trish
March 8, 2023
Trish
March 8, 2023
Happy times.
Jane Boppert
March 7, 2023
Uncle Dave was the best. All my memories of him involve water and swimming-at the Jersey shore, Glimmerglass and Lake George. He loved the beach and I don´t go to a single one without thinking "gosh Uncle Dave would love this".
Aedan Boppert
March 6, 2023
At family gatherings growing up, Dave would always help the little cousins stage a 'play' for the family. He was a natural with us kids, and a great stage manager. I remember the shows were always greeted with raucous laughter. Cheers to Uncle Dave.
chris boppert
March 6, 2023
I met Dave back in his collage days when he was still courting Trish. I can only remember good times and there were many, and so many situations that would became family lore. An oven that was too small for a turkey, bike races, Dead concerts, men in feathers and a face full of water to just scratch the surface of a deep pool of shared experiences. His wit was amazingly quick and sharp and often pointed in my direction, there were times I´d laugh so hard I´d think I´d pass out. We teased each other mercilessly about anything, although thee hundred miles distant we couldn´t get through an Eagles / Giants game without constant stream of phone calls after just about every play.
David was my friend. I will miss him.
Mary Beth Boppert
March 5, 2023
One of my favorite memories of Dave is him dancing at my wedding reception to Jet by Wings. Of course, I´d always known him to be passionate about music, but I don´t ever recall him dancing, so to see him on the dance floor with a big smile on his face was such a great surprise! This is him and Jenny that day.
Liz Diretto
March 3, 2023
Dave was an amazing neighbor & friend. He loved my kids and always had something special for them. We shared a love for Philly sports & music and during the nice weather days xpn could be heard playing from both our houses. I will never forget how loud he was howling the night the Eagles won the Super Bowl! He is already so so missed!
Walt Boppert
March 3, 2023
I wish I had a photo of Dave at the Jersey Shore because some of my fondest memories of him took place there. Dave was a connoisseur of the off-season rental and would find bargain priced lodging, often at his beloved Strathmere and sometimes at LBI, usually one or two weeks after Labor Day. In the late 80s and early 90s I found my way down to visit, sometimes with a brother or sister but later, after Jenny was born I´d split a week with Dave and Trish and bring my son Cody along. Dave in his beach chair with the Philadelphia papers is the iconic image of those years for me. "Walt, isn´t this the absolute best time of the day for the beach?" he´d remark, often not recalling he´d made the same remark two hours earlier. He loved the beach any time of day!
Dave was a joy to be with at family gatherings, holding his own in the fray of acerbic give and take that usually ensued. His teasing was always accompanied with a chuckle and his shrewd retorts often brought the house down.
His love of music was legendary and debates with him and Doug over the merits of various bands and artists continued for years (sometimes to the chagrin of everyone else!). We´d trade obscure cuts of our favorites back and forth on cassettes or cds but could never quite convince each other that our own favorites were best.
Liz Conte
February 27, 2023
Liz Conte
February 27, 2023
Liz Conte
February 27, 2023
Liz Conte
February 27, 2023
I had the time of my life hanging out with Dave, Trish, and the entire Cranky Family back in college! Great memories of us all piling into Dave's car for road trips to Philly and beyond.
You are deeply missed by your family and friends.
Chris DeSimine
February 25, 2023
My condolences to the family and friends of my inspirational friend – I love you Dave!
Margaret Fulton
February 24, 2023
My family spent more happy times with Dave than we can count. I am grateful for the memories and will always miss him.
Phil Cappa
February 23, 2023
I had the pleasure of moving into Dave´s neighborhood about 17 years ago. I often bumped into him downtown & we´d share a bus back to Fairmount. I heard stories about Dave for the past 30+ years from Richie C and I was honored to finally meet him and spend time with him. He´s going to be missed.
Lorie Mouklas "Mouk"
February 22, 2023
Second attempt at posting a tribute for Dave. I met Dave during our college years through his roommate Rich Carbonara. I went to Rutgers and Rich and Dave went to Glassboro. To me, Dave embodies all that is right about rock and roll and maybe even music in general. I went to countless shows with him and I think he enjoyed concerts as much as anyone I ever knew. If I wrote down all the stories it would be a book (and an interesting and extremely funny one at that). I always enjoyed looking at the photographs he took at the shows. The last time I saw Dave I ran into him at DiNic´s in the Reading Terminal and it was great to see him and have lunch with him. I would see him fairly frequently when Rich stopped off in Philly on his way between Munich and Florida. I´ll always remember when Dave´s Dog muffin had puppies and they all ended up sleeping on top of me when I was in my sleeping bag on the couch at the Wilmer Street house. Dave barricaded them in the kitchen and they knocked down the plywood and found the warmest spot in the living room. The pic is Dave, Rich and me seeing a show at the Troc ...
Dan Doyle
February 21, 2023
I am so saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I worked with Dave at Eastern National for 21 years and there has never been a more genuine person than him. I remember my first day at work and he came up to me and introduced himself, and I was like, who is this guy from the 60's? We would talk every day about Philly sports, music (mostly about our varying opinions on the Beatles), and other things going on in the world. He will truly be missed. My condolences to all of Dave's family and friends.
Bill Eck
February 21, 2023
Good times, hard times, crazy times, times I barely remember. You can never know when the last time you saw someone will be the last time you ever see them. My car broke down, and I missed your wedding. Rest in peace, Dave. Love and hugs to Trish.
Serge Bielanko (Marah)
February 18, 2023
I have so many incredible memories with Dave. So many nights in Philly clubs and venues talking about music/ talking fatherhood and life. I will never forget his warm smile and his beautiful laugh. And I wish peace to his family and friends. Goodbye, brother. Rock/Roll. .
Trish Boppert
February 17, 2023
I have a funny feeling a pic and sentiment I tried to post earlier is gonna suddenly pop up a million (or at least several, heh heh) times because I kept hitting submit when it didn´t instantaneously appear. Technology has never been my best friend, alas.
Lori Schobert
February 17, 2023
Ahhhh... Dave. I loved his laugh... kind of a stifled guffaw... somewhat of a belly laugh. Dave had a great sense of humor... in an under-toned way. He was an amazingly talented photographer and I´m hoping his negatives will come to fruition. I loved seeing his work. Many fun times were spent with Dave and Trish throughout college days and beyond. I truly regret that we lost touch. He was a unique person in so many ways. Rest in peace , Dave...
Rich Carbonara
February 16, 2023
This is the iconic artwork by Mike Kane where Dave got the moniker "The Clone." It was a great piece which created a persona but it didn't capture his smile and beaming eyes. Though I used it on occasion, he was just Dave to me. We lived together in Glassboro for three years and our parties on Wilmer Street were infamous. When we met, our common love of music was what bound us but I soon found out that as much as I loved it, Dave was on a whole other level. He always seemed to know what was coming up and turned me onto a musical landscape I may have missed entirely without him. In other respects, we were a bit of an odd couple but we remained good friends over the years though the distance between us made meeting in person an unfortunately only occasional thing. As with all good friends, we'd pick up right where we left off and though we'd both aged, it always still felt like we were in his room on Wilmer Street, talking about what songs to play at the next party. I'll miss that, as I miss that time when we shared more than a house. David Lynn Holt, rust never sleeps.
Pat Alexy Stoll
February 16, 2023
Just saw the obituary in the Inquirer. Haven´t seen Dave since I graduated from Glassboro State College in 1979, but I knew him because I was the editor of the campus newspaper The Whit and also wrote occasionally for Venue as did Dave. He was a sweet guy and had a very laid back sense of humor. Condolences to his family.
DT
February 16, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Joyce DelDuca
February 15, 2023
Thank you for everything.
Your pal Pinkey
Joyce DelDuca
February 15, 2023
Joyce DelDuca
February 15, 2023
Joyce DelDuca
February 15, 2023
The day you left us was one of the saddest day in our lives. There is an angel up above who is watching over us and that is our big brother. Rest in peace Dave and your beloved cat (pal) Pinkey. Until we meet again. Love you Joyce and Laura
Laura Holt Region
February 15, 2023
Our hearts are broken. Fly high big brother. We love you Love always,Laura and Joyce
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