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David Tutrone Obituary
DAVID E. TUTRONE, JR.
AGE: 63 PARLIN
David E. Tutrone, Jr., 63, of Parlin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, in the loving arms of his family. Born in Manhattan, he resided in New York City until he moved to Parlin in 1978. Since 1985, he worked in Metuchen as Vice President of Human Resources for Franco Manufacturing Company. Previously, CBS, Inc., employed him as Manager of Operations Training, Director of Employee Relations, and Director of Human Resources for Steinway & Sons. David also served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. In 1996, David became a member of the Metuchen Chamber of Commerce, where he served as the Secretary and Vice President before becoming Chamber President in 2000. The Chamber awarded David the Chamber Distinguished Service Award in 2008. In 2002, David had a calling, decided to expand his service to the community, and was accepted into the Diocese of Metuchen's diaconate formation program. After completing his training and education in theological studies, David was ordained a Deacon in June, 2007, and served as a parish deacon at St. Bernadette's R.C. Church in Parlin as well as Assistant Director of Formation for the next class of deacons to be ordained in 2012. David also was a proud member of the Holy Name Society and St. Bernadette's Knights of Columbus. In his private life, he was proud of being a pilot and twice completing the N.Y.C. Marathon. Further, David was an avid artist, photographer, and musician. He curated an extensive hot pepper sauce collection of which he would always keep an emergency supply at the ready.
David is predeceased by his parents, David and Fannie Tutrone. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, the former Raffaelina Tornetti; his sons, Jason Tutrone of Pittsburgh and David Tutrone of Manhattan; his daughter, Elizabeth Tutrone of Hoboken and her fiance Jonathan Conte of Manhattan, and his brother, Charles Tutrone and his wife Carol of Coram, N.Y.
Funeral services will be held at St. Bernadette's Church in Parlin on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with entombment to follow at Holy Cross Burial Park Mausoleum in South Brunswick. Calling hours will be held at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin, on Tuesday from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. David will also lie in state at St. Bernadette's Church in Parlin on Wednesday from 4 p.m to 8 p.m. Members of St. Bernadette's Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus will hold services on Wednesday at St. Bernadette's.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Tutrone
Kathleen Szatmary
August 16, 2009
To the Tutrone Family,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Dave's passing. In all my years of work at Franco, Dave always had a smile on his face and was a pleasure to talk to. He was very proud of his family.
I worked in the Art Dept., and Dave used to show me the drawings he had done as a hobby. I am so sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy,
Kathleen Szatmary
former Franco employee
Karen Rubio
August 16, 2009
Dear Ralphie, Jason, David, and Elizabeth,
We remember many happy times with the Tutrones. Your loss is deeply felt by all the Rubios-Karen, Matt, Lauren, and Bryan. St. Bernadette's will not be the same without him.
DONNA & TONY ONIFER
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandra Temoney
August 12, 2009
Sorry for your lost.
Condolences to the Tutrone
family, you are in my prays
Pat Vaccaro
August 12, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was an exceptional man. He will be missed.
Bill Lovett
August 12, 2009
Ralphie- all of us at the YMCA are so sorry and heartbroken to hear of Dave's passing. He was an extraordinary man who had a signficant impact on so many Metuchen business leaders and residents. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Bill Lovett
Stephanie Matlin
August 11, 2009
Ralphie, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a very special patient. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. He will be missed.
Fondly,
Stephie Matlin
CINJ
Amanda Mori
August 11, 2009
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers now and always.
Andria Sowells
August 11, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tim Ward
August 11, 2009
Dave was a very special person and will be dearly missed. He always had a smile on his face and knew what to say to make you feel better. My prayers are with all his family.
Tim Ward (Franco Metuchen)
August 11, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF.
DAVID WAS A PAITENT OF OURS FOR MANY YEARS AND HE WAS ALWAYS A GRACIOUS AND UNDERSTANDING PERSON.
CONDOLENCES FROM CT/MRI DEPT AND NURSES IN UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGY GROUP, METUCHEN OFFICE
Karen Phillips
August 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Franco Mfg. Co.
August 11, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Faith Mew - Franco Mfg. - Dillon, SC
Trish Chazin
August 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Franco Mfg
Metuchen office.
Alice Hopkins
August 11, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts as was Dave in the previous weeks. I will miss his visits to the Dillon Plant.
Judy Matthews
August 11, 2009
You are in my thoughts
and in my prayers.
Dave was a wonderful,
kind man.
Shannon McKinnon
August 11, 2009
My condolences to the Tutrone family. May God keep you and guide you in your time of sorrow.
Franco Mfg. Co.-Dillon Customer Service
Angelo Nunez
August 11, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Angelo, Jodi & Sabrina Nunez
Beninato Family
August 10, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Nancy Sabik
August 10, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. God Bless all of you.
August 10, 2009
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DAVID MAY GOD BLESS U ALL FROM DAVID R AT UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGY GROUP
August 10, 2009
Ralphie & Children, So sorry for your loss. Dave was an amazing man and an inspiration to many! St. Bernadette's will not be the same without him. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers...Love, The Sheola's- Nancy, Dave, Kelly, & Brian
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