David K Matos

David K Matos obituary

David K Matos

David Matos Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2007.

David King Matos was born July 16, 1979 In  the Bronx, New York, to his father Justo and mother Christina.  It was there in N.Y. that he spent most of his life.

In July 2001 Davids dream of being a father came true when his son Brandon was born.  He was so proud.

David was always doing something or saying something that was funny..always laughing. 

He will be truly missed  missed by his family and friends.



Born: Jul 16, 1979 in Bronx, New York

Died: Sep 08, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida

Obituary

David King Matos July 16, 1979-September 8, 2007

On that tragic day, David was ripped from our lives but not from our hearts our minds.  Words cannot express the depth of our loss nor the love that we have for him. May God be with us all in this very difficult time.

David is survived and will be dearly missed by his mother Christina, brother Paul and sister in law Angie, brother Anthony, sister Lizette, sons Brandon and Jaden, fiance Melissa, mother in law Carmen and his nieces and nephews, his aunts and uncles, cousins, and many, many friends who will keep his memory alive.

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July 17, 2013

Manuela Matos posted to the memorial.

September 29, 2012

Angela Foster posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2012

Manuela Matos posted to the memorial.

Angela Foster

September 29, 2012

David,I wish I could talk to you..again. It is  bittersweet to see Brandon grow up and have so much of you in him. Miss you a lot Bro.. Much love always!Ang

Lillian Matos

September 8, 2008

My Darling Nephew, today is 1 year that you were taken from us and it still hurts. I am sitting at my desk at work thinking of you and crying. Just found out yesterday, that your cousin Melinda is gonna be a Mom again, wish you were here in person to share this news. I miss you and Love You dearly. Always in my heart, Titi Lillian

Manuela Matos

September 8, 2008

My darling nephew, I can't believe that it is already a year since you left us. It seems like only yesterday that we were hanging out in the back yard, celebrating whatever came along, drinking, you guys playing  spades and all of us having a great time. I miss you so much that it hurts tremendously, but only God knows why these things happen. I know that you are being taken good care of now, and that you are watching and protecting your loved ones that were left behind. Please give my regards to everyone that is with you now and let them know that they are well loved.

Angela Foster

July 16, 2008

Hi David
Happy Birthday!  We have Brandon here with us.  He is so big and handsome.  I love to see the kids all together but its so sad that I cant call you and tell you all about how they play together and the funny things they do together.  We all miss you so much..
love
Angie

Manuela Matos

July 17, 2013

Darling David, There is not one day that you are not thought of. We miss you terribly. Happy 34th Birthday, love. You will always be in our hearts. R.I.P. Love, Titi
Nani, Ray & Melinda.

Manuela Matos

September 28, 2012

Again, Dear Nephew I'm sorry for being late. But want to let you know that you are not forgotten. I hold you close to my heart along with your Dad and Grandpa. Thank you guys for watching over the family.

Manuela Matos

July 17, 2012

Dear Nephew, I know I'm a little late but happy belated birthday. I miss and love you so much. Really wish you were here with us but I know you're in a better place. Titi Nani.

christina thompson

January 9, 2012

happy new year baby miss you always sorry i haven't written in so long i love you mom kisses xxxxxxxxxxx

christina thompson

September 8, 2011

today is 4 yrs since you been gone. I just wish you were here with us miss you so much always thinking of you i love you always mom kisses

Manuela Matos

July 16, 2011

Hey Love, Just writing because today is 7/16 and it would have been your bday so I was thinking of you like always. Love You Eternally. Titi Nani

Manuela Matos

July 7, 2011

Hey Love, Again thinking of you and your dad since it's his bday today. Please give him my love and please keep watching over us. Love You Guys

Manuela Matos

June 1, 2011

Dearest Nephew, Just thinking of you at this moment. We truly missed you on Grandma's 80th bday bash, but I know you were watching from above the whole time. Love you dearly and forever always in my heart. Plz watch out for all of us down here.Titi Nani

christina thompson

November 28, 2010

happy thanksgiving baby sorry i haven't written in so long but it is so hard to come here and see you i just wish you could turn back the clock maybe things would have been different i love you so much and miss you. look out for me up there and for Brandon too and your family and brother who loves you too love you mom kisses xxxxxxxxx and hugs

Sonia Matos

July 17, 2010

Hi my nephew. Happy Belated Birthday. Sorry didn't sign in yesterday. I was away from home and your Titis and I couldn't remember the website (that's what happens when you get to our age). Still missing you tremendously. Thought about you a lot this week because a co-worker was taken from us just like you were and it stirred up all my emotions. Although they found the culprits in his senseless tragedy, my heart aches because there has been no closure in our losing you. Say hi to everyone for me in heaven and let them know I miss them also. I love you. Titi Sonia

Lillian Matos

July 17, 2010

Hi Sweetie, yesterday was your birthday, we did not forget. I am in NC with your Titi Nani could not get to our computers. I still miss your terribly, wish you were here with us. Tomorrow your new niece Ariana and your new cousin Jania both turn 1 year old. So much has happened since you were taken from us, but I believe you are watching over us. I Love you so much, still have a big pain in my heart. You will never, never be forgotten. Keep watching over all your loved ones. I'm praying that you are at peace. All My Love. Titi Lillian

Manuela Matos

July 17, 2010

Hey Nephew, Happy belated birthday. Here's thinking of you and of course wishing you were still here with us personally. I do know that you are still with us in spirit. We love you and miss you very much. Please watch out for Brandon and us the rest of the family. You will alway be in my heart. Love Forever, Titi Nani

Lillian Matos

September 8, 2009

Hello my darling nephew, today is the second anniversary of when you were taken from us. It's been 2 years, but it still feels like only yesterday, Know that there is a big void in our lives. I still miss you very much and will love you always. Forever in my Heart.

Titi Lillian

Sonia Matos

September 8, 2009

Good morning David: Here we are, 2 years later. It's like I stated in the beginning, time does not stand still for no one. I know in my heart that you are where you need to be, with our Heavenly Father. I love you and miss you terribly, just like I miss grandpa, your father, your uncle. Say hi to everyone for me. I love you my nephew.

I pray that everyone that you left behind is doing well.

August 19, 2009

Hi Sweetie, was thinking of you this morning, don't know why, so I decided to chat with you. First up you have a new niece named Ariana Leigh and you have a new cousin named Jania' Ranea, both are gorgeous and they were born the same day. The family keeps getting bigger, but there's a big branch missing on the tree, that would be you. I pray that you are in peace in God's hands, with your Dad, you Grandfather, your Grandmother, your aunt Yolanda and your uncle Sammy and all the rest of your loved ones. I still miss you like crazy, can't believe it's almost 2 years. I Love You Very Much. Please keep an eye on all your loved ones still here on earth. All my Love. Titi Lillian.

Lillian Matos

July 16, 2009

Hello my darling nephew. Today would have been your 30th birthday. Still miss you. Lot has happened in the family since you were taken from us. Your sister (Lisette) has a girl named Layla and another girl dued anyday now. Your cousin Melinda had a girl named Gabrielle Brianne. Wish you were here to see them. I know you are probably watching from above, but that don't make it any easier. I Love you so much and miss you. Till we see each other again. Love Titi Lillian

Sonia Matos

July 16, 2009

Good morning my sweetheart: My goodness time does fly - Happy Birthday on what would have been your 30th. I know that you are having the best birthday celebration ever with our Father in Heaven. Think about you constantly. Wishing the family peace on this day. I love you - Titi Sonia

Manuela Matos

July 16, 2009

Hey David, Just to let you know that there is not one day that I don't think of you and how much you are missed in this household. You did light up the place whenever you were around. I know that you are in a better place, but that does not stop us from wishing that you were here with us. Happy Birthday my love and please say hello to the rest of the family. Loving you always and forever, Titi Nani

christina thompson

June 10, 2009

hi baby i was thinking about you the other day sorry i havent written in a long time i miss you so much i look at brandon he is looking like you so much more he is good and all he reminds me so much of you
well talk to you later love you mom

christina thompson

December 13, 2008

hello david merry christmas and a happy new year i wish you were here with us but i know you are here looking down on us
i love you mom

merry christmas from brandon and i love you and a happy new year

christina thompson

November 22, 2008

hello my dear son happy thanksgiving i know you are looking down on us brandon made the honor at school this year he is also playing basketball he misses you so much. We are going to helen house this year. Its so hard for me sometimes to cope with you gone but everyday i pray to god to keep me strong for my grands i miss you and love you so much that it hurts. love and kisses mom

christina thompson

October 22, 2008

hi baby i havent written to you in a long time i am doing fine but i miss you so much. i cant believe a year is gone.
love you and always thinking of you just wish you were here with us but i know in my heart your here and looking down at us love you mom

Melissa Pizarro

September 8, 2008

hey baby i can't believe it that it made a year today. That is so crazy to me right now. It feels like yesterday when I got that call. oh baby I miss you so much and I know that you know that. i don't even know what to say right now because nothing that I say will make me feel better. Well I love you baby and miss you my love.

Sonia Matos

September 8, 2008

To my dear nephew David:

Here we are a year later; time does not stand still for anyone. It is still hard to believe that you are not here with us. Know that you are loved completely and sorely missed. Titi Sonia

Melissa Pizarro

August 31, 2008

Hey my love I can't believe it that in 8 days it will make a year that this happen. Its so crazy how time flies. I still can't believe it at times that I won't see you again. Sometimes I still catch myself thinking that you are in Florida. I am dreading September now. September was bad to begin with but now it is even worst. Its yours and my father anniversary. I know that you are with him right now looking down on us. I miss you so much baby its crazy. I still wish that this was a nightmare. A very long dream but I know that its reality. I know that you can see that I am doing much better now then how I was before but I still have my days. Like on my birthday. I cried all day and night for you because you are all I wanted for my birthday and just knowing that I couldn't have you back just drove me crazy. But I know as time goes on I will be able to look at a picture of you and not start to cry. But in time because I am not rushing it. Oh WOW a year baby already. I still ask why but I know that the answer really doesn't matter because it won't change anything and it won't bring you back. I love you baby and I miss you like crazy. Tell my dad that I love him and miss him also. I am going to go now because I feel the tears comimg. I love you and I miss you my love.

christina thompson

August 22, 2008

hi sweetie your anniversary is coming up i will be there to see you melinda and ray are coming also i will bring you some flowers oh how i miss you and love you so much its so hard sometimes ok baby see you on the 8th love you kisses
xxxx love mom

Melinda Rivera

July 17, 2008

Dear David,Happy belated birthday. I'm so sorry it took me this long to write but I am still so very sad. All I seem to think about is how close we once were and how I ruined that. I just want you to know how much I will love you and miss you always. You were like a second brother to me and I will never forget you. Again happy birthday

Manuela Matos

July 17, 2008

Dear Nephew, Happy belated birthday, I'm sorry that I did not wish you one yesterday but my computer had crashed and I lost everything. I just got it back. I want to let you know that we here are always thinking of you. You are terribly, terribly missed and you will be forever in our hearts and thoughts. I know that you are ok and we're coping without you as best as we can. Please keep watching over us the family that loves you dearly. We lit candles yesterday for you and your dad. Please tell your dad to watch over our family also. Love forever and ever.

christina thompson

July 16, 2008

hi david

happy birthday i wish you were here with us. I am here with paul the kids they are getting so big samara knows so much she is so pretty if only you could see her wish i know you are looking down on us well goodbye love you and happy birthday again. mom

Melissa

July 16, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! My love. It's weird even telling you that because whats so happy about it. At times I still can't believe it that you are not here with me and at times I still feel like this is all a dream and that I am going to wake up soon but I know I'm not and that it is not a dream. I love you so much baby and miss you. You would of been 29 today. Wow you left us so young baby and so fast. I know that I am getting better with this but it is still hard. When i look at your pics I just start remembering what was going on when I took them and laugh because that is what you would always do. Make me laugh. Well I will always love you and miss you forever no matter what. Happy Birthday again my love.

LILLIAN MATOS

July 16, 2008

Happy Birthday, my darling nephew. I wish you were here so that I could tell you in person. Went to the cemetery on Sunday with Titi Nani, took you, your Dad and your Grandpa some flowers, I hope you liked them. I miss you and I Love You.
Titi Lillian

Sonia Matos

July 16, 2008

Good Morning David:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU - I thank God that you are with your heavenly father if you cannot be with us on this day. Everyday I think about you. I know that you are smiling knowing that your family is doing fine. My how time is flying - has it really been 10 months? Know that we love you and miss you terribly.

I saw what Titi Lillian wrote and it is true - at Grandma's birthday as I took the pictures of the grandsons I told Anthony "the only one missing is your brother David" and he said "no Ti, I'm representing my brother". It's been hard on him also.

Titi Lillian, Titi Nani and Uncle Carlos went on Saturday to visit your resting place, and I know more family will show up today, on this your 29th birthday.

To Paul and family: stay strong (my number is 704-905-1855 if ever there is a need).
To Brandon: Daddy loves you and watches over you.
To Christina: I can't even imagine what your feeling, please try to let go of the anger.
To Melissa: All I can say is thank you for loving my nephew the way you do.
To Christina: Thank you for taking such good care of Brandon-let him know that his family is very proud of him!


I love you - Titi Sonia

brandon matos

June 27, 2008

hi papi

did u know i got my report card and i got all 100's on all my test and all 4's i miss you and love you very much

thats it bye talk to you later

brandon your son

Melissa Pizarro

June 16, 2008

Hey baby. i know this is late but happy father's day my love. i miss you baby and love you. this was our first father's day apart and it was weird. not having you here i forgot that it was father's day. its crazy cuz sometimes i still don't know what day i am living. but i miss you baby and i know that you know that. i feel bad that i forgot that it was father's day but you know that i will never or would never forget you. its crazy cuz next month is your birthday. i don't even know what i am going to do cuz next month is also a year that you left me to go down there. so i know next month is going to be real hard for alot of reasons. i love you my love. i miss you. talk to you soon

Paul

June 15, 2008

Just thinking about you a little bit more than usual today Homie since its Fathers Day. Wish you was here, Still miss you so much and that feeling will be with me until we meet again! Love you bro.

christina thompson

June 12, 2008

oh david i miss you so much it hurts so much you not being here this is the only place where i could come and talk to you. I went to school yesterday for Brandon and they gave him a certificate of achievement for science you should have seen his face he was so happy i am so proud of him he is good he had a big smile on his face when he was on stage
oh well talk to you later love you mom

christina thompson

May 28, 2008

hello baby i was thinking about you today. I miss you so very much. Brandon is getting so big he sends his love to you and misses you a lot. This is the only place where i could come and talk to you i just wish i could hear your voice. love you and always thinking of you mom kisses

Lillian Matos

May 14, 2008

Hi Sweetie, last week it was Grandma's birthdayand you not being here was really felt. You were her only grandson missing. Your brother Anthony said he was representing you. It was nice, but not the same as you being here. You are still sorely missed and loved. Thinking of you always. Titi Lillian

christina thompson

April 30, 2008

hello david i was thinking about you i just miss you everyday i miss your voice your laughter. Brandon is so much like you he is getting picky now with his food always asking what he wants for dinner. He likes chinese food the same way you did he reminds me so much of you. Well bye for now i love you and miss you its so hard for me but i am trying kisses xxxxx talk to u soon mom

Melissa

April 23, 2008

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY!! Its not fair that you are not here with me right now so that we can celebrate today. You are suppose to be here with me. I was suppose to wake up with you next to me, tell you happy anniversary, give you a kiss and hug and recieve the same not write on your legacy page. This was not suppose to happen. I don't know why this had to happen baby. We had so many plans. You wanted to get married on our anniversary day and now that big dream of mine will never come true. Why did you have to go? Why did they have to take you from all of us? I know I will never know or understand but not knowing hurts the most. Not knowing why such a good man had to leave us. I swear I feel like only the good people leave us and now you are one of them. Why baby why? I miss you sooo much that sometimes I don't know what to do or what I am doing. I know in time things will get better but for now its not. When will this pain go away? When they buried you you took my heart with you. So I feel an emptiness inside of me because my everything is buried with you. I just wish that I can see you, hear you, kiss you and most of all hug you. That is all I want today on our anniversary day more then ever. I know that you are with me because I can still feel you at times but its not the same. But I am glad that I can feel it when you are with me. I love you baby and I miss you. Happy Anniversary again.

Christina

April 13, 2008

hello david, I miss you so much i wish you were still here with me. I have so much hate in me i know thats bad but i cant help it maybe i am being selfish but i wish they didnt take you from me it should have been me and not you i love you so much it should have not been that way the way they took you from me. i wish i could turn back the time but we cant maybe things could have been different im just so angry because you left us i miss your voice, smile, and your especially your beautiful braids. I look at your picture and still cant believe your gone. I love you so much mom

Melissa

April 10, 2008

Hey baby I'm here at work thinking about you and I still can't believe it that you are gone. I miss you and still love you. I can't believe it that it has been seven months already. Alot of new things are going on in my life right now and I know that they are good things but I don't feel like it is because I don't have you here to share it with. I wish you was here. I also want to thank you for everything that you have done for me and for giving me the strenght to cope with things when I needed it. Like last weekend. I will always love you and always miss you. My love.

Paul

April 6, 2008

Just thinking about you homie. I miss the heck out of you. I love you. Still hard to look at your pictures. Still hard to cope when it comes to certain things in my life because even though we were miles apart, you had a big impact on me, everyday. Things I do...remind me of you. Things the kids do remind me of you. You would definetly get a kick out of. I could see you laughing now. Samuel looks at your picture with me just about everyday and says "thats Tio David". You left to early little bro. So much life left. It hurts alot. I love you.

Melissa Pizarro

February 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day baby. I love you and miss you soo much. I still can't believe it that you are not here right now. I remember when we was talking about Valentine's Day and you wanted me to buy you the new PS3. I keep thinking about that. I miss you baby. It hurts right now just writing this. I miss your voice so much. I wish that I can hear you. Well Happy Valeninte's Day again and I miss you and love you so much.

LILLIAN Matos

February 5, 2008

My Darling Nephew, I was thinking about you today, still wondering why you were taken from us. I know you are watching over us, but that does not make you being gone any easier. I love you with all my heart and miss you. Rest in Peace.

Titi Lillian

Sonia Matos

January 12, 2008

I come to the site once in while - and it still pains me to know David is gone. As I sit here today reading the entries my heart goes out to you Paul and Melissa; it is still hard to believe that David is gone. Four months have gone by, but yet the pain felt is the same as that day. I keep looking at Brandon's picture and see David in him. My greatest sorrow is not knowing what happened; my greatest joy is knowing how muchDavid is loved,and again how many lives he touched. Paul - stay strong! Melissa - keep dreaming!

Love - Titi Sonia

Melissa

January 2, 2008

Happy New Year baby. I love you and miss you so much it still hurts. I love you.

Paul

January 1, 2008

I dont even know what to say Homie...you know how Im feeling and life right now is really sucking. Damn. Im sorry bro but I cant help it. Its hard to "celebrate" without you here, it will always be. These feelings inside of me will not let me get a grip. I miss your voice. I can hear you talking to me through my memories but it isnt enough. I still think Im going to get a call (even though its always me who calls you) and it will be you. I look at your phone number in my cell and call it, waiting for you to pick it up (Homie if you answered I would be like WHOA, lol) But then reality sets in. I will always love you. Always.

Melissa Pizarro

December 26, 2007

I can't believe it that this year is almost over already. I sit back and wonder where did 2007 go. Im happy that it is over though because this was the worst year I have ever had. First I was good, happy and then all of a sudden I'm lost, hurt, confused, don't know if I'm coming or going. It's funny how you could think that your life is perfect. That you have everything that a girl could ever dream of. That nothing could ever take this happy feeling away. Then out of nowhere everything is gone. Your happiness, dreams, future, life. I feel so lost without him that it's crazy. I still wake up in the morning in shock that he's not laying there next to me. I miss you baby so much and I know that you know that because I know that you are watching down on everybody that loves you and misses you. I can't believe it that I'm about to start a new year without you but I know that it's going to be okay. I wish that you was here. I wish that I could go back in time to spend one more minute with you. Thats it. Just one more minute with you. If I could get one wish, that would be my wish. To spend one more minute with you. I wouldn't even ask for a day. Just one more minute because that one minute would be the longest sixty seconds that I would ever have. Well Merry Christmas baby and Happy New Year. I can't wait to see you in another dream. I will always love you and miss you until I see you again. I love you.

Paul

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas bro....I love you and miss you so much.

Paul

November 25, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving Homie. I miss you so much bro I wish we couldve shared this day together (even though I didnt eat no turkey, we was stuck in the hotel but its all good). I love you bro.

Melissa Pizarro

November 15, 2007

I know that this part of the legacy is for memories that you have of David but this is the only place where I feel that I can write thats close to him. I know that that might sound crazy but its true. I still can't believe it that David isn't here anymore. I miss him soo much that it hurts alot. I still feel lost without him. I look at all the pics that I have of him that I took and can still remember how that day went. I still don't understand alot but I know that with time and God I will. Its funny how you take your everyday life for granted. I feel like I took my whole relationship for granted. I never thought that this would happen to my baby, my future husband. I feel like I took the littlest things like a kiss and a hug for granted. I wish I could have all that back now. The only times I do get that back is in my dreams. When I'm dreaming with him. I love those dreams when he's in them. Sometimes I feel like when am I going to wake up and he's laying there next to me. But I know that that is not going to happen. Well I will end this with Baby I miss you so much and will always love you. I know that you are with me because I can feel you and hear you. I'll see you again when its my time to go. I love you.

Rick

October 20, 2007

I am really really not good when it comes to good-bye's so I guess short and sweet would be the best way to go. The only times that we spent together were having tons of fun, wrestling around, playing games... everything I still love to do after I grew up. I will miss you more than I want to think about and I will always keep praying.

Jesenia Hernandez

October 3, 2007

I had a crush on David for two years before we even said our first words to eachother! Who was this kid that would hang out with my brothers playing basketball or just chillin together on a warm summer day? david was a big mystery to me at the tender age of 15. I believe that God had a plan for David and i and that plan was to bring Brandon (his first and only son)into this world! It wasn't just a coinsidence that our baby boy was born on David's fathers bithday of july 7. When i close my eyes i can still remember the look on his face when the doctor told us we were having a boy...David started to cry! He also thanked me for giving him the most precious thing ever,his son. David and i had a roller coaster of a relationship and although our romance did not last we always knew that we had our baby to raise. A piece of my heart broke the morning i found out about David's death and that piece will never be restored for David was and still is a big part of my life! the only solice i have is our son Brandon. David will be able to rest in peace k nowing that his son will be forever taken cared of. This is my promise to my first love;David i promise to continue raising our angel with thoughts of you and will never let him forget about you or your family! I apologize for all the pain we put eachother through,i pray that you forgive me for any wrong doing! You were a blessing in my life and our baby boy will always cary you in his heart! We love you! Rest in peace!

Rebecca Foster

September 27, 2007

"Upon the Loss of My Uncle"



It seems like just yesterday I saw your smiling face.
In my heart you will not be replaced.
In my head I can still hear your voice.
Wong time, wrong place, wrong choice.
I try not to think about the night you went away.
Still the images continue to play.
You can´t imagine all the pain I feel.
With all these tears it hard to deal.
Memories are all I have left of you.
Without you what am I to do?
It wasn´t your time to go.
How could they stoop so low?
I never said goodbye that day on the phone.
I won´t be able to say hello again until I go home.
The very thought of your laugh makes me smile.
All the memories are driving me wild.
It seems like everywhere I try to go I keep thinking of you.
Now that you´re gone who will your son turn to?
Even though he is gone,
In my heart my dear Tio David will continue to live on.

Veronica Velasquez-Weathers

September 24, 2007

I still can't believe this is true! My first memory of David was at our Grandma's house for his baptism with his white suit on and a head full of beautiful hair. Although we were not the closest of cousins that does not mean my love for him was diminished in any way. I have and always will love him. Atleast we can be satisfied in knowing that he is resting in peace with his father however, it does not make the pain of him being gone any less.
I love you David, now and always.
Your cousin,
Veronica

oscar rivera

September 23, 2007

Well, i still cant believe it.i knew David when he can only come outside if pauly took him.but Pauly never wanted to.lol.( a long time ago).but, this was david..ALWAYS joking.laughing, with that Distinct Laugh.nobody i knew or know laughs like that.i can still hear it n it makes me laugh.We used to go Play Basketball when when he really didnt know how to. but he Learned VERY FAST n Actually beat Me One day.lol. U KNOW HE NEVER LET ME LIVE THAT DOWN.lol. he made it a point to constantly remind me.everytime i saw him we always went at it with the jokes.I don't need to tell you who always came out on Top.lol. DAVID Ofcourse....I will Miss his jokes and personality. Most of All, I will miss him. R.I.P Dave.

Reinette Flores

September 23, 2007

I remember David as a kid mostly. He always liked to tell jokes and laughed at them (even when they were corny). As a kid he was warm and respectful. The world has truly lost someone great. David will be missed greatly. My heart goes out to the his family.

You will never be forgotton Dave. Rest In Peace. Love you bro.

Melissa

September 22, 2007

I love and miss David so much that words can't explain. I still can't believe that this happened and still can't except it. The love that we had for each other is so deep that it will never go away. I can still hear him laughing like if he was still here. I will always and forever love and miss him. David would always have you laughing even if you weren't in the mood to laugh. You couldn't help it but laugh. David is the biggest sweetheart. I love you and miss you so much baby.

Maria Williams

September 22, 2007

My dearest nephew I love you...sorry that I didn't say enough but you will always be in my heart...I know that you are in a better place...no worries, no hurt, just love...GOD is with you now and forever....Titi Isa

Paul

September 21, 2007

The first thing I think about when I see My Brothers face in my head is the way We always laughed at someone elses expense and made fun of them, no matter who it was. It may not have been "the right thing to do" but it sure was funny to us and We would laugh and joke all day long about all sorts of crazy things. David was, is and always will be My Brother and best Friend. He probably didnt know this but He was the first person I noticed that actually called me by my name, Paul. For some reason that meant something to me. I felt like He knew I was trying to get past that "nickname" stage of "Paulie" and He acknowledged that without us ever talking about it. Maybe it seems like nothing now but it sure meant something to me then.
This may sound like a cliche but just about everyone that David met became instantly taken by His charisma, kindness and way of words, it was like you were in a trance. He had that effect on people. I still cant believe your gone bro. I will always cherish the moments we shared together. My children, your neices and nephews, will know who You were...who You are. Oh my God, I dont want to let You go David. I love you sooo much. As time goes by, people move on and material things perish, Your memory will forever live on. I will not forget.

Titi Sonia

September 21, 2007

I cannot believe my nephew is gone - I remember David as being a loving nephew and grandson. He loved his family so much. I will forever miss him. It is apparent that David touched a lot of lives, and was truly loved. For those friends and family that he left behind, my prayer is that from his passing, you reflect on your lives and what needs to be changed.

Frances Santiago

September 21, 2007

My memories of David consist of him snappin on me or Angie. Always laughing and smiling! I remember how much he looked up to his big brother Paulie. I remember them making up raps in their mom's house--lol. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who loved David and I pray for healing. Below is part of a song that reminds me that God is always bigger than my circimstances and that he is listening when we call out to him.

I have a maker
He formed my heart,
before even time began
My life was in his hands

He knows my name
He knows my every thought,
He sees each tear that falls
and hears me when I call

I have a father,
he calls me his own
He'll never leave me,
no matter where I go

He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
and hears me when I call

Ray Rivera

September 21, 2007

David was and still is my favorite and most dearest cousin. Since young we were always together laughing and playing. David had a loving soul, if he had love for you it was unconditional. He loved his family and frinds. whe people met David he touched them in a way that made him unforgettable. Til' this day people who have'nt seen him for years still ask about him. He was more than a family member and friend to me. We had dreams of becoming stars one day. I guess i was just that, a dream. I will always love and miss him...

Manuela Matos

September 21, 2007

My precious nephew,
I am going to miss you so so much. You will be forever in my heart. May you rest in peace. Love forever and ever, Titi Nani

Christine Plumey

September 21, 2007

I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family. May God be with you in this moment of distress and sorrow.

Lillian Matos

September 21, 2007

David, was a loving nephew and grandson. Everytime he came over to the house, my Mom's eyes will light up and all he would say was Ti, what you got to eat. I keep hearing his voice and his laugh and how he would kid me about being short. These are just small things that go through my mind. I love him and will miss him. I am creating a memory book for him to add it with my brothers (his father and uncle). If anyone has anything to add to this please do. I am printing everything on him. Angie, I thank you for doing this and continue being strong for your sake, the kids and Paul.

Suzanne Reed-Harford

September 20, 2007

I met David and his brother Paulie through their mother Christina. We worked at Salomon Brothers together for ten years. He was just the cutest little boy and I will always remember his smile. I can't believe how much he had grown since the last time I saw him about 15 years ago.
He when he became a father and I was so proud of him. HE will surely be missed deeply. Love and Respect

Richie & Brenda Fontanez

September 20, 2007

David you will always be missed and remembered in the Car-Dou! Much love from the Fontanez Family

Angela Foster

September 20, 2007

I look at Davids pictures and I cant believe he is gone..I can still hear his jokes and laughter. I met David when he was just 10, from then on he was the little brother I never had. He will live on in our hearts and memories always. Love you BRO!

September 24, 2007

Moms Wedding Day - Willie , Chris and David on Mom and Willies wedding day

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At Toyota - Working with Maria at Toyota in the BX

September 24, 2007

Becca David and PJ - Pic with their hair done.

September 24, 2007

Becca David and Chris - David and Becca about to go get their haid braided

September 21, 2007

David and Paul

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David and Melissa

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Jayden David and Brandon

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David and Melissa

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