David Van Den Ameele

Freda and I were deeply saddened to learn of Dave's passing. He was such a great guy in all respects. I shall miss our little chats when I was lucky enough to be outside when he came by.
Our condolences to you and the family.

My condolences to Dave's family. He was a wonderful person as well as mailman. During my recovery from back surgery in 2002, he was a constant supporter as well as encourager!

We were so sad to learn of Dave's passing. He was the best mailman. He always had a smile on his face, a funny story to tell or a kind word. Dave had a great attitude and we know he fought the good fight. He will truly be missed. Our dog, Vivian, will really miss his treats! We know he's in heaven giving doggy treats to all the angel-dogs! Sincerely, The Ponterotto family, New Canaan

Cheryl
Tommy and I were so very sad to hear about Daves passing our thoughts and prayers are with
God be with you Tommy and Debbie Spinola

Dear Cheryl,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband David. My thoughts, love and deepest sympathy are with you. I met David and you last year during one of my visits to the USA. We had a great time in Ed's home.
Your cousin from The Netherlands.
Jilly van den Ameele

Dave will be missed by all who grew to know him as their mailman. He was much more to all of us. He was our friend.When i developed cancer, he always encouraged me to keep my chin up and .he assured me that my hair would come back! When the deliveries came late,he would deliver the mail to the front door, so that I wouldn't have to go out in the dark. He was wonderful and caring,my husband and I will miss him.

Dear Cheryl and Family,
You have my sincerest sympathy. I was away when I heard of Dave's passing. I've known Dave since elementary school, I was looking at the old Spy&Patriot from Junior High School, he still looked the same.He was a kind person with a gentle heart, he was one of the few people who made school bearable, he will be missed.

Jack and I were saddened and shocked to read of David's passing in the Advertiser today.

He wasn't just our letter carrier. Over the many years he delivered the mail, we became friends.
David always had a friendly greeting, a happy smile, a wave when we passed along the way.

When Jack's father moved from across the street to assisted living, David made sure his mail
was delivered to our address.

We will miss him.

Our sincere condolences,

Dave was our mail carrier and much more over many years. We looked forward to seeing him often and hearing about his martial arts. We shall miss him greatly and send our sympathy to Cheryl and the rest of his family. We felt lucky to know him as long as we did. What a fighter!
Our thoughts are with you all. I just had a knee replacement so can't attend the funeral, but know we're thinking of the family.

Dear Cheryl,

I was saddened to hear of Dave's passing and now laugh at pre-high school days when I felt intimidated by his stature (I got over it when I grew to 4 feet 11.95 inches). It was no surprise to later learn of his long-time martial arts achievements. I will remember him fondly as a gentle giant and pray that you and your families will be comforted with memories.

Cheryl,

I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He always had a way of putting a smile on my face, and I always looked forward to seeing him. We have all lost a truly great man.

Dear Cheryl,
Speaking with Dave at several points during the most recent NHS'71 reunion (8/2006) was delightful. May his memory be a source of blessing and comfort for you and your extended family.

Dearest Cheryl,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dave was one of my most favorite people growing up. At one of our past reunions, we took a very special picture that hangs on my refridgerator of a group of us that were all in kindergarten together at Fitch School. It is one of my most proudest pictures....I show it to everyone that visits our home. Please know you are in my thoughts and Dave is on to the "next place," in true sync with the angels.
My deepest sympathy, Carmel Fabian

Dear Cheryl:
Even though I will not be able to attend the services, please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you.
Dave was a great guy....he will be sadly missed... and fondly remembered. It was a pleasure to have known him and shared my high school days with him.

With love & deepest sympathy
Pat Maiatico
Class of 1971

David Van Den Ameele the epitome of the honorable warrior. You will not be forgotten. We will miss you. My deepest sympathy to Cheryl, Richard, Donna, Andrew, and Vinny.

Dear Cheryl: You know our thoughts are with you today and throughout this very difficult time, though we are physically unable to be with you tomorrow and Friday. Dave would be proud of all you have done in his memory and would be most pleased with your strengh. Love Sandy and Peter

Of all the people on earth, God chose Dave for you. He is now with Bob. I remember his smile and his caring and serving nature-it has been an honor to know him.

Cheryl,
I was greatly saddened at the news of David's passing. He was a wonderful, funny, and passionate guy who loved you dearly.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Baker

Richie and Family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your brother and just want you to know that you are in our thoughts at this time.

Cheryl:

David was a part of lives and we were blessed by his presents and his friendship.

"who comforts’ us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort those who are in trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God"
2 Corinthians 1:4

May God’s blessing and comfort be with you always.

Rich and Diana Diou

We are so very sorry to hear of David's passing. We remember him so well. We'll miss him. You are in our prayers.
Hugs

Cheryl
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I have fond memories of both Dave and you. My prayers are with you. Dave was and is a great guy.

Dear Cheryl,

Our hearts go out to you at this most difficult time. I think of you each week when I am in Fairfield but don't have your contact information any longer.

We always remember Dave so fondly. May his soul rest in peace.

Love and prayers,

Fotis & Judy

Cheryl, our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a blessing to have Dave as a part of our lives.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your
memories bring you comfort. We remember Dave as a fun loving guy. He will be missed by all who knew him. (D'Arinzo Group)

I am very sorry for your loss. "Big Dave" was a co-worker at the Post Office, Camp Ave. What a great guy and he will surely be missed.

Rosalyn Burnett

Dear Cheryl,
May God Bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Our prayers and love go out to you and your family.(Bus. Assoc. From Ralph & Rhonda D'Arinzo's Group)

At C & H Auto in New Canaan, we had a lot of contact with Dave, the mail trucks get their gas here, for many years we put the chains on in the winter and did minor repairs. Dave was fun. Dave was a joker and could always put a smile on a face. But could get into a serious discussion on all subjects. He loved to talk guns with Toby, they were both collectors. Dave will be greatly missed by us. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.

My thougts and prayers to Cheryl and Family
He is gone from earth, but shall remain in all of us............ til we meet again

Cheryl: I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Maureen Gorman

Dave was a great friend, a mentor, and a wonderful martial arts instructor. I had the honor of training with Dave the past two years. He always made time for his students.
Dave was a big part of my life. I am thankful for the time I spent with him. He will be greatly missed.
My thought and prayers go out to Cheryl and the rest of Dave's family.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Cheryl and David's brother, Richard. May God bless all of the Van Den Ameele Family at this time. This is a terrible tragedy.
We enjoyed the few times that we were able to spend with Cheryl and David.

With all of our love,

Cousin Ed and Kay Van Den Ameele

In memory of a great teacher and mentor, and in deepest sympathy to his loving wife.

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.