David Pakula Obituary
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Born Monday, October 31, 2011 in Staten Island, New York, David was the son of Dariusz and Monika Pakula.
David lived on Staten Island until the age of 6 when his family would settle in Morganville. David was a student at the Marlboro Middle School and also attended religious education classes at St. Gabriel's Church.
David was a very active young man who enjoyed playing soccer and basketball. He excelled to a black belt in the martial arts, and was very skilled at riding dirt bikes. David loved animals and cared for many of his own. David was a bright and shining light in the beginning of life, who will be missed terribly by all of his loving family and friends.
David is survived by his beloved parents Dariusz and Monika, by his caring brothers Patrick and Alex, by his loving grandparents, Krystyna and Zbigiew Pakula and Helena Dul, and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in David's memory to Old Bridge Animal Shelter https://www.oldbridge.com/page/animal-shelter and Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue https://castle-of-dreams.com/donate/
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at St. Gabriel's Main Church located at 100 N Main St Marlboro, New Jersey 07746. Interment will be in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Marlboro, NJ.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com
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Caterina Martiak
July 23, 2025
I´ve known David since the second grade. He always lit up a smile on everyone´s faces. He was the light to any darkness in our lives. May he rest in peace. He´s so missed.
Patrick dajka
January 10, 2024
Me and David have know each other since second grade. Ever since 5th grade we have been riding bikes. David was an amazing friend to me and to many others. Hanging out with David was the best thing I´ve ever done and I´m so sad he´s not with us anymore. May he rest in peace.
Shari Wexler
January 10, 2024
I didn't know David but I know he must have been a very special person to have volunteered with CODAR helping homeless animals. I'm very sorry for your loss.
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Shelly Perrot
January 9, 2024
The first time I saw David was in Kill Devil Hills, at the Cavalier Motel. I thought he was the sweetest, most beautiful baby. Watching him grow, along with Patrick and Alex, was a highlight of my summer. He certainly had a precious presence about him. He will be missed by everyone whose heart he touched. Riparadise sweet boy. We will see you again. Love, Ms. Shelly
Arianna Okojie
January 9, 2024
My first memory of David is when I first joined Mrs. Bouruff's class (I joined in the middle of the year) and I was seated next to him. Since I was new I wanted to make sure I looked nice so I opened the camera and to a picture, when I go to look at it I see David photo bombing in the back. This was the funny type of person David was; he could always light up a room no matter what.
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