David W. Stocker

David Stocker Obituary

David W. Stocker
David W. Stocker, 83, of Easton, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in the VNA Hospice of St. Lukes, Bethlehem. Born on February 27, 1923 in Flicksville, Pa., he was a son of the late Morris W. and Alice Maltida Ribble. David was employed as a printer by the former Dixie Cup, Wilson, for 38 years retiring in 1983. He served in the Army as an MP during World War II in the European Theatre, specifically in the Ardennes and Rhineland, where he received the Purple Heart and three Battle Stars for his involvement in the Battle of the Rhine River, Black Forest and the Battle of the Buldge. Survivors: David is survived by his wife, the former Julia D. Castellano; a son, Glenn A. and his wife, Anne Stocker, of Forks Township; a sister, Mildred Stocker of Bangor, Pa.; a brother, Richard Stocker of Bangor; four grandchildren, Christina, Eric, Nicholas and Matthew. A son, David F. Stocker, preceded David in death, on September 28, 1990. Services: Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Morello Funeral Home Inc., 3720 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. Calling hours will be held Sunday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp. Online condolences may be offered at: www.morellofuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNA Hospice of St. Lukes, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or Suburban E.M.S., 3231 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045 in memory of David.

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Stocker

6 Entries

February 7, 2007

Dearest Aunt Julie,
There are more memories that I have of Uncle Dave probably than anyone else.
There are the days I spent with him and you in Flicksville when I was a small boy. Long before David and Glenn came along.
He was the father that I never had, doing things with me,like taking me fishing. There were those fishing tournaments in Ackermanville every year. Each time I would go, I would always win a prize. Sometimes, now that I look back they seem to have been fixed. Once, they gave me a prize for coming the furtherest to enter the tournament. I still here Uncle Dave saying this, "how about a prize for coming from the furtherest(Wilson Boro?)....", and sure enough, I would win something.
Then there was the model airplanes he used to build. I think the first one I remember was a yellow Piper Cub, all made out of baalsa sticks and tissue paper. I thought I would never be able to build them like he did; but, I did.
Then there was the Christmas eve dinner when Pop Pop was alive. Uncle Dave sat at the oposite end of the table from Pop Pop and he tried to open a bottle of Asti or some sparkling wine and the cork hit the round floresent light over the table and glass rained down all over all over the food that you and my mom had prepared all day. We all laughed and made the best of it.
Then there was the cars he would by alway a Ford(I could never figure out why he switched to Chevy's....)and the prettiest looking one they made. It was always his pride and joy. I don't ever think that there was ever any dust on any of them. He was always washing and waxing them.
Much to my surprise, he even taught me how to drive in that 1956 Robin Egg Blue Ford Crown Victoria. I think he even let me drive it a few times.
But, I never knew he endured the hardship of fighting in the Second World War and in the most decisive battles of that war. He never talked about it at anytime. I do remember you showing me that book about the 393rd Infantry and his picture in the back of a personnel truck. He looked just like Glen Ford's Double.
I never knew that my Uncle endured such hardship until Glenn found that letter when he was in that Paris Hospital. I guess most of those men just did what they thought was the right thing to do never knowing that it would allow us to live like we do today.
There are so many memories I have of him and you and could go on for pages and pages; but, all I can say is thank you for giving me the best years of memories and guidance that I could have ever asked for.
Each time I fly one of my airplanes, I will always remember Uncle Dave as the one who truly got me started in the love of flight and building all the airplanes I have built in my last 55 years.
God bless you Uncle Dave, you may not be here in body, but I know he will be here in spirit.We will always remember something that he did, that will always touch each and every one of us for the rest of our lives.

Love,
now-forever and beyond
Tommy

Tom & Penny Young

February 7, 2007

Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. But take comfort in knowing he is in a better place and with David.

vickie austin

February 4, 2007

With deepest sympathy

Dave and Vickie Austin

Richard Sigafoos

February 2, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Rory Castellano

February 2, 2007

Aunt Julie and Glenn
I was so happy to be able to talk to you both. Thank you for the chance to express my condolences.
God Bless You Both
IN HIM
Love Rory

Kelly Linton

February 2, 2007

Aunt Jul and Glen and family,
So sorry to hear the news of Uncle Dave passing. Im sure you have comfort knowing he isn't suffering and he is now with David. Sorry I can't be there to attend the services so please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers....Love you all.

Kelly Castellano Linton

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