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David Byerley Obituary

David F. Byerley

AGE: 67 • Flemington

David Byerley died on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He was 67 years old. Mr. Byerley was born in New Brunswick and had lived in Franklin Township before moving to Flemington in 1987. He was the owner and President of Dave's Suburban Disposal Sevice for 48 years. The company is currently located in Hillsborough. Mr. Byerley enjoyed travelling and camping in his RV and he was a NASCAR fan. He was a lifetime member of East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, Richard "Slim" Byerley in 2012 and Rosalind "Rose" Shulas Byerley in 2003. Mr. Byerley is survived by his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth Fannon Byerley of Flemington and his daughters, Jill Byerley of Flemington and Janette Byerley-Inglee and her husband Griff of Robbinsville. He is also survived by his siblings, Richard "Sug" Byerley and his wife Nancy of Cuba, NY and Valerie Mont of Felton, DE, and his two grandchildren, Reagan and Carter David.

A funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday at the Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street in Somerset. Interment will follow at St. Peter Cemetery in New Brunswick. Visitation will be on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Hospital Of the University of Pennsylvania, Cardiovascular Medicine at www.pennmedicine.org

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Published by Courier News & Home News Tribune on Aug. 22, 2013.

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Maureen Drost

August 23, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of Dave's family and friends.
He was a great friend to my late husband and extended a helping hand to me, when I needed it most. God Bless!!

Maureen Drost

August 23, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of Dave's family and friends.
He was a great friend to my late husband and extended a helping hand to me, when I needed it most. God Bless!!

Diana M Beger

August 23, 2013

My condolences to Valerie and the rest of the Byerley family.

August 22, 2013

Dave was a wonder person who from the moment I met him was a wonderful friend. May the warmth of tender memories be with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort knowing that he is not suffering anymore

mark rinker
janet rinker
Cuba, NY

Kristina Munson

August 22, 2013

Dave was one of the greatest people I met in this business - ever for that matter! I am blessed to have known him.

I will miss him dearly.

Aggie and Joe Shellhammer

August 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Byerley family.

Phyllis Tompsen

August 22, 2013

David and I grew up together and his mother, Rose, was my Godmother. He and I went from kindergarten through high school. I am completely shocked and saddened by his death. He will be missed.

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