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David Powers Obituary
AGE: 65 • South Amboy
David P. Powers, 65, of South Amboy died Thursday, September 27, 2012 at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in South Amboy, he lived there all of his life. Before retiring in 1998, he was employed by the N.J. Turnpike Authority, Woodbridge for 25 years. He was a member of St. Mary's R. C. Church, South Amboy. He was a 1965 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft and earned a bachelor's degree in business from St. Peter's College, Jersey City in 1969. He served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion, Luke A. Lovely Post 62, South Amboy. An avid sports fan, he loved life, the Jersey shore, his music and his cats.
Son of the late Edward J. Powers who died in 1971, he was also predeceased by his brother, Michael J. Powers in 1977.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret Janeski Powers of South Amboy; his long time companion, Beverly Samuelson of South Amboy and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 9am from The Gundrum Service "Home For Funerals" 237 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy followed by a 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parlin. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Whiskers Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 1206, Sayreville, NJ 08871.
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Edward Campbell Sr
September 23, 2021
Rest in Peace "Big Daddy" 9 years really flew....
Ed Campbell
October 2, 2012
Dave I will always remember your stories while we worked together on the Turnpike. May your family and Beverly find solace in this sad time. God Bless you. RIP.
Leo McCabe
September 30, 2012
Dear Mrs. Powers and Beverly: Sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. Dave and I played ball in the old St. Mary's field 58 years ago. He was an old and dear friend. He will be missed.
September 30, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Dave has always been a big part of the Gallagher family, I've known him my whole life and he will be missed.
Kelly Gallagher
Dawn Matthews
September 30, 2012
Big Daddy many great memories where shared with you over the years! My favorite saying of yours was "Let's get ready to Rumble"....RIP Burzerka....aka Big Daddy!
GNA STEELE
September 30, 2012
So sorry for your loss - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pete and I met Dave at Mike's bar in South Amboy 20 years ago when I used to tend bar and shared many happy times with him.
Deborah Hutchinson
September 29, 2012
Margaret; not sure you remember me but I dated David in College years and Beverly I didn't know you but am sure you are a special woman if Dave loved you. I have been out of touch, lived in Colorado but always remember all the Yankee games, his Army days and Jersey Shore days. He is one of my fondest memories of younger days. I will pray for peace for both of you.
Sincerely Debbie Smith, Van Derveer, Hutchinson.
stamatis bratsano
September 29, 2012
Big Daddy! rest in peace my friend.
Ann Lutz
September 29, 2012
To Margaret and Beverly, I wish you my heartfelt condolences and want to say he is not suffering anymore and is rejoicing in the heavens. He would not want you to mourn but rejoice he is at peace. Annie Lutz
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