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David Feehan Obituary
Born in Trenton, Mr. Feehan lived in Michigan and in Florida before returning to the Mercer County area where he was a long time resident. He attended Steinert High School and Mercer County Community College.
He was the son of the late Joseph E. Sr. and Amelia M. Zoda Feehan.
Mr. Feehan was employed by Princeton University, and was affiliated with Teen Challenge Ministries in Muskegon, Michigan and Sanford, Florida for several years and was certified as a residential staff member. He served under his brother, Rev. Michael A. Feehan, at the Jackson Assembly of God Church in Jackson.
Mr. Feehan was an avid fan and supporter of the arts, music, and theatre, both locally and in the surrounding metropolitan area of Philadelphia and New York. He maintained his music and arts career writing poetry, lyrics and song as a bass guitarist; many have been personal recipients of Feehan's work.
He is survived by three brothers - Timothy J. of FL, Joseph E. of Cranbury, Michael A. of Grand Haven, MI; four sisters - J. Patricia Fiordilino of New Port Richey, FL, Kathleen Bloor of Hamilton, Mary Tuck of Atlanta, GA and Anne Marcantonio of Princeton and aunt - Dorothy Sesar of Morrisville, PA; two uncles - Chester Feehan of Robbinsville and Arthur Feehan of Long Beach, CA; 15 nieces and nephews, five great-nieces, nephews and several cousins.
A Memorial service and tribute to Mr. Feehan will be held on Monday at the M. William Murphy Funeral Home, 1863 Hamilton Ave. The family will receive visitors beginning at 6 p.m., the service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
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Mary Turk
June 27, 2025
My sweet "Gig". Always and forever in our hearts. You were so kind and loving and I will miss you till I'm gone.
Mary Turk
July 11, 2024
Love you always and forever my sweet brother.
Mary F Turk
June 27, 2023
Always in my heart, dear sweet and gentle soul. Can it really be 20 years since you are gone? Never far from our thoughts.
Mary Feehan Turk
July 1, 2022
My dear sweet David, miss and love you forever.
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Linda Geraci
July 11, 2003
I was fortunate to know Dave as his supervisor and his friend. He was a wonderful, warm, caring and creative man who will be incredibly missed by all who had the privilege to know him. There is a huge void here at the E-Quad without Dave's warm spirit and smiling face.
I am grateful to have known Dave and will never forget him.
Linda Belfield
July 10, 2003
To Dave's brothers and sisters: I was so touched by your memorial service. You all did a great job. Dave would have been very, very proud.
Dave worked for me while I was at the EQuad. He was a great person and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Dave:
The great wheel of life turns,
Until we meet again.
Sincerely
Linda
Colleen Dillon
July 8, 2003
After reading David's poetry, so graciously shared, I promised myself to give all to achieve that which seemingly came so easy to him. The words seemed to flow from his soul to the paper effortlessly - and I was in awe. He advised me not to give up, instead to persevere and to keep writing. I would like to think that, though I was only a very small part of his life, and our correspondence was but brief, he will be keeping watch and monitoring my progress through that intimidating literary jungle. He left an indelible mark on those whose lives he touched, myself included. Although you may feel it at times Anne, you will never at any time be alone, for he will be watching over you always. My condolences to all of the Feehan family, immediate and extended.
Colleen Dillon
Sheila Gunning
July 8, 2003
Dave was a joy to work with; he was kind and sincere and always willing to assist me in any he could. I loved Dave as the good friend he was, and when I think of him, I will always remember his smiling face.
Dale Grieb
July 8, 2003
Dave Feehan was a courageous, artistic, intelligent man who inspired us all to reach out to each other, to keep going forward and to take one day at a time with a smile and warm hello.
I will miss him greatly.
Dale Grieb
John & Barb Vault
July 7, 2003
We didn't know David, but knowing Mary helps us to know what a kind, thoughtful, and sensitive man he must have been. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary, and all of your family at this time. May all of your memories be happy ones, and know that David smiles down on you after every rain shower with the brilliant colors of the rainbow.
Jo Kelly
July 7, 2003
Dave, I will miss your smiling face and great attitude, your professionalism and funny side, your dependability and love of life. You will not be replaced, either in our office or in our hearts. Thanks for allowing us to know you.
Christine Lian
July 7, 2003
Dear Dave,
There is always a spot in my heart for you.
maureen hickey
July 7, 2003
My very heartfelt sympathy to Dave's family. We'll miss in the E Quad.
kim hegelbach
July 7, 2003
We will miss David Feehan very much.
Debbie Bloor-Dzubryk
July 4, 2003
It is still very hard to believe that Uncle David is gone. It just goes to show that life is too short. It seems like yesterday that I was his little niece. Enjoy your life while you can, Uncle Dave made the best of his so carry on and do what he would want, make the best of yours. All my love to our family.
Bye Uncle Dave - You will always be in my heart.
Don Schoorman
July 4, 2003
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.
The thought of David's passing left many of us empty, with the feeling of wondering-why? The pain may pass with time, but the fond memories will always linger.
David was a truly wonderful person.
I will miss his cheerful hello as I pass the receiving dock at Princeton.
We gain confort in knowing that David is watching over us from a much better place. One day we will be reunited for ever.
Teresa (Sesar) Rhoad
July 4, 2003
I pray that David is being nestled in God's Loving Arms, and that he is Safe & Happy at last.
To all my cousins, you are all in my heart & my prayers. < big hug to one & all > May all your memories of him be smiling ones! I too will remember fondly hanging out at your Mom & Dad's and the times at my parent's too, playing with my older cousins, miss everyone!
Much Love to all,
Teresa
Alyce Tsikouris
July 3, 2003
I hold many wonderful memories of my Uncle David, affectionately known as "Gig". Now I will hold them more closely to my heart. Know that I loved you dearly, Gig, and will miss you more than I could ever express.
"Did I tell you to love, not with a fair weather love, but with a love that accepts and cherishes unconditionally. Love not with a quick and passing love, but with a love that is a quiet peace within your heart".
May you be at peace now, Gig.
Anne Feehan Marcantonio
July 3, 2003
From one of David's friends at Princeton University in a note to niece, Virginia Nelund Meloro:
From: Audrey Ja-Chen Lee
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: Dave Feehan Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 12:08:01 -0400 (EDT)
Dear Ms. Nelund,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Dave's passing. I am a graduate student and I worked at the Engineering Quad at Princeton University. Dave and I
ran into each other and chatted quite often. I didn't know who to write to and I found your address in an email he wrote to me about modeling.
Unfortunately, I am in Washington, DC, for the summer and won't be able to make it to his memorial service and tribute, but I felt compelled to express my respect and fondness for Dave. His presence created a jovial and warm atmosphere in the EQuad for everyone and I know that he will be
sincerely missed. He was thoughtful towards others and tried to make our work and research easier by going beyond his own duties. He had a great respect for our scientific and engineering research and acknowledged our
hard work, especially at times when we were not feeling particularly
optimistic and could use his encouragement and support. From our
conversations, I gathered that he had his own trying and difficult
problems, but he gave me the impression that he had the courage and hope to surpass them. His bright outlook was very inspiring to me.
Personally, I regret not being able to say good-bye to Dave and expressing my feelings to him directly, as he was a dear friend to me and I will deeply miss him.
Please share my sentiments with your family if it will offer any condolence to them for their loss.
Sincerely,
Audrey Lee
Raymond Trudeau
July 3, 2003
Mary, you are in our prayers along with your family. May god comfort you during your loss.
Maryann Laughner
July 3, 2003
I have many memories of all of us when we were young playing on the porch at Aunt Amy's, running, laughing etc. I will keep these in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you David and all the rest of my cousins. I love you all.
Peace, Mare :o)
Lynn &Michael Lonsky
July 3, 2003
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sadness may you find peace in your memories
jojo and dwight
July 3, 2003
our sympathies in this most stressful time.......
don't forget to take care of yourself now
Mary F Turk
July 3, 2003
My brother David was a sweet and gentle soul looking for peace. He has found it. May God keep him close.
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