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David was born in Newark to the late Norman Cole and Eleanor (née Buist) and was raised in Cedar Grove before settling in the Mt. Hope section of Rockaway Township.
Mr. Cole was a machinist by trade and a Master Carpenter.
He loved woodworking and making stained Glass. He also enjoyed playing poker and dominoes along with being an animal lover.
Predeceased by his wife Cecile (née Bosley) in 2019 and his siblings; Eleanor VanHoorebeke, Janet Carnavale & Raymond Cole.
Survived by:
Daughter: Cynthia Filipone-Cheer
Two Grandsons: Joseph & Richard Filipone.
Three siblings: Norman & Gilbert Cole and Gloria Fisher.
Also survived by several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews along with his dear friend, Patricia Procter from Ireland.
Visitation will be held 9am to 11am on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Bermingham Funeral Home, 216 S. Main St., Wharton.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, following the visitation.
Interment will follow at Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover.
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