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David Cabrera Obituary
Bayside - Our sweet David Cabrera passed away on January 1, 2021 after falling down the stairs at home on November 13, 2020. His wife, Ilana, and sons, Levi and Benjamin will love and miss him forever. His parents, Eileen and Ralph Cabrera, brothers, Louis (Natale) Cabrera and Nicholas Cabrera (Amanda Palo), and niece Veronica Cabrera will continue to love and admire him as they have for so many years. David was intelligent, humorous, kind, loving, and compassionate. We are so grateful to have been part of David's life. The world won't be the same without him.
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for David Cabrera
Penny Corris
December 27, 2022
David left an amazing family. His wife was dearly in love with him as were his 2 lovely sons. He´ll be missed forever! Penny
Phil Ramos
December 8, 2022
Cabrera family. I am so sorry for your loss. I was just taking time to look up some professors of mine and was shocked to find Mr. Cabrera (as we knew him) passed away. My wife and I were in his differential equations class in 2008 at UIC. One of the smartest professors/lecturers we had. I'll always remember how he would write the title of a topic we were learning and he would underline it, making sure to stop his line at a y and begin the line again on the otherside of the y.
Bob & Susan Nommensen
March 26, 2021
Ilana and boys - we are incredibly sad (and continue to be) for you all at the loss of David. Bob and I have been keeping you close in thoughts and prayers. xoxoxoxoxo
John Harasen
January 10, 2021
Just found out that David passed My heart breaks for all of you. God has taken one of the smartest, funniest and kindest people of all time. He was part of the Golden Age of Hale Middle School. Our kids were bright,athletic and better yet, just good people. I will miss him and pray that his memory will never be forgotten. My condolences
John n Lucy Gallardo
January 9, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the family of David his parents Ralph n Eileen. Wishing the Cabrera family our prayers n thoughts, May you son Rest In Peace Love The Gallardo Family
Carol McAuliffe
January 7, 2021
The Cabrera's grew up in a house behind ours. I would go with my sister Candy while she babysat the Cabrera boys. They would watch Mathematical shows, maybe Square One. I remember thinking to myself that they are Math Geniuses! Such a very wonderful family. Love, the McAuliffe family (Pat, Mary, Candy, Carol)
Martha & Jesse Silva Vera
January 6, 2021
My heart goes out to you Ralph and Eileen, his wife Ilana, his children and your family. There is no way to comfort someone for the loss of a son, husband and father. The only thing is to be grateful for the time he was on earth with you, the beautiful memories you will always treasure and the love and laughter he brought to your family. With deepest sympathy.
Martha, Jesse and the Silva Family
Owen Glennon
January 6, 2021
My prayers and sympathies to Ilana, Levi, Benjamin, Eileen, Ralph, Lou and Nick. Dave was a student of mine at Marist High School in Chicago. What a great, hard working and talented math student. He was a valued member of the Math team. He surely made great use of his talent and compassion during his short life. We were all blessed to have known him.
Laura Mendoza
January 5, 2021
Dear Cabrera Family,
The sentiment expressed in the obituary is from being loved and from a life of giving love. That´s a true blessing. My deepest sympathies,
Laura Mendoza
Retired teacher of Phil Sheridan
Jim and Jeanne Dowling.
January 5, 2021
We are so sad to hear of the passing of David. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May he rest in peace.
Scott Streitmatter
January 5, 2021
I was sorry to hear of David's passing. My family and I have been praying for David over the past month. We will continue to pray for you his family for healing.
Michelle Krysiak
January 5, 2021
My deepest sympathies. I am extremely saddened by your loss.
Trina Schaetz
January 5, 2021
Praying for comfort and strength for you and your family at this very difficult time. David was a colleague of mine at Milliman IntelliScript. I always admired his sincerity and happy spirit. I loved hearing about how proud he was of his family and appreciated how he expressed genuine interest in all of us around him. His gentleness and grounded energy was palpable in our office. I know he will be truly missed. My deepest condolences.
Michele & Paul Skowron
January 5, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with all of David´s family at this very difficult time.
Ann Marie Young
January 5, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Joy Schwartzman
January 4, 2021
As a Milliman employee based in Manhattan , I am very saddened by this tragedy. While I never met David, his picture conveys the spirit and energy of a loving , appreciative and vibrant person . My sincere condolences to your family. Joy
Brian Wagner
January 4, 2021
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I will never forget the memories of elementary and high school and Crestwood baseball with you and Lou. One of the great memories I have was our 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. when we learned the word "konnichiwa" and couldn't stop laughing. We were all konnichi's that day and the rest of the year.
Brian Wagner
Brian Booth
January 4, 2021
From a Milliman office on the other side of the country, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. As a husband father myself, my heart breaks for you and your boys.
Tricia Martinez
January 4, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Cabrera family.
Rohit DSouza
January 4, 2021
My condolences to the Cabrera family. May Dave Rest In Peace and his memory be eternal. (Marist class of `94)
Tom Engelsman, Marist HS (Class of 1994)
January 4, 2021
Deepest condolences & prayers to the entire Cabrera Family. I remember Dave from the Marist HS Math Team, which he was also the Class of 1994's Mathematics Medal recipent. Very brilliant classmate during those years......incredibly sorry to hear of his passing.
Clyde Braviere - Marist High School '94
January 4, 2021
My deepest sympathies for the Cabrera family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Corris Family
January 4, 2021
We are all there for you with love! You are amazingly strong.
Michael Coleman
January 3, 2021
I was devastated to hear of Dave's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Dave and I spent many happy hours together in our lab at Cornell, playing soccer, and just hanging out. The world has lost a great man - father, brother, and son. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time but I know you have a lot of love and support around you to help you through it.
All the best,
Mike
Dan Jurka
January 3, 2021
My thoughts and prayers to your family. I remember playing baseball with Dave and Lou. Dave was always a pleasure to be around. RIP Dave
Penny and Bob Corris
January 2, 2021
We are so saddened over the whole situation. We have you and the boys in our hearts!
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