David James Boffa

David James Boffa obituary, Lincoln, DE

David James Boffa

David Boffa Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 17, 2025.
David James Boffa shuffled off this mortal coil on June 14, 2025 at the age of 81. Dave was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, he spent many years working for the School District of Philadelphia. Later in life he moved to Marmora, New Jersey. He was most proud of his success with founding and teaching at the Seashore Real Estate School in Upper Township, New Jersey. He retired in Lincoln, Delaware where his favorite activity was swimming in his backyard pool. He loved to enjoy an ice cold Coke and spaghetti with homemade "gravy". Dave was quite the story teller and put the Brothers Grimm to shame with his ability to spin a tale. He is survived by his two sons, Robert and Blake. Dave was laid to rest at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Delaware.

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