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Beloved husband of the late Susan. Dear brother of James and former sister-in-law Judy. Also survived by step-daughter Tammy and her children Kyle, Allissa, and D'Anthony. Cherished uncle of Jimmy, Karra (Travis), and the late Christopher. Adored great uncle of Bennett. He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Margaret, and grandparents Irmgard and Otto Frederick and Mary and Amalio Cappelli. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends. David proudly worked 34 years for the Dearborn USPS branch until he retired in 2020.
Memorial Visitation Monday 9:30 am until the 11:30 am Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to any local animal shelter or rescue.
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Kevin Buchanan
October 7, 2024
David enjoyed the company of others and the cordial interaction with fellow human beings, whether it was at work assisting mail customers and giving directions, or with other buyers and sellers at the auctions that he enjoyed attending or just talking with neighbors or health care providers. At his core, David was a people person.
David was also an eternal optimist. He once told me that his prosthetic was not going to slow him up one bit and looked forward to getting back to enjoying the same activities he once enjoyed.
David was generous to a fault, often enabling other family members and guests to visit or rest even in his own bed when visiting. He never had a negative thing to say about his family, friends or former co workers.
I will miss his laugh and positive outlook on life very much.
Rest in Peace David. You are among other Angels now.
Kevin Buchanan
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