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Elberon - David Leigh Newsome Jr., 56, moved to God's arms after a fierce battle with cancer and cancer treatment on Friday, September 13, 2013. He grew up in Hampton, was a graduate of Kecoughtan High School and worked as a Mechanical Engineering Technician for over 30 years in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was an avid musician who enjoyed the blues and loved taking time to play his guitar. He was an ardent New York Yankees and Miami Dolphins fan who also enjoyed fishing. David devoted most of his life to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and most of his heart to his wife.
David is survived by his wife Deborah Newsome; mother, Margaret T. LaRocco and step-father Frank S. LaRocco of Isle of Wight County; sister and brother-in-law, Ann Marie and Jeffrey Dunn of Williamsburg; sister-in-law, Patricia Grampre and husband Hank; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton. 825-8070.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ron Schubert
September 20, 2013
My condolences to Fluff's family, I like many young engineers it seems learned a lot from Fluffy as we were fresh out of college.. He was always patient and generous with his knowledge.
John Holton, Sr.
September 20, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting and working with "Fluffy" from our 1979-1983 (X-38 apprenticeship) at NNSY. As an Honor Roll Apprentice and an excellent mechanic, he was dedicated to any job assigned to him. May God bless him and give comfort to his family during this difficult time.
naval diesel mechanics N.N.S.Y
September 20, 2013
we will miss fluff on 2nd shift,our hearts go out to his family.
Ernie Cooke
September 18, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a good guy and very knowledgeable. You could trust his word. I enjoyed working with him.
margaret Tiernan-LaRocco
September 18, 2013
David, your sister AnnMarie, and Mum light this candle to light your way to heaven, as a gentle kind son and brother, until we see each other again.
Brian Dockery
September 18, 2013
Fluffy will missed greatly, and those of us who have known him personally were fortunate indeed.
scotty parker
September 18, 2013
In tribute to the passing of Fluffy, we need to take the time to realize that all of us are a part of each other. The professional life we have are due to all of us learning and working together so a piece of us is gone and will be greatly missed. My sincere condolensces to his family.
Bobby Frye
September 17, 2013
I will miss Fluff. He was a geat person, loyal worker and employee to the Federal Government and a joy to be around. He will be missed by all that knew him. Bobby Frye
Sammy Fox
September 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Dave was a great guy to be around.
Lou Johnson
September 17, 2013
Fluff was the best example of a honest and hard working person. Debbie, please accept my condolences for your loss. May God bless you and your family during these difficult times.
Jason Orrock
September 17, 2013
I'm truly grateful of the opportunity to have worked with Fluff in Code 266 at NNSY. When I first met Fluff, I was right out of college with no "deckplate" experience. But Fluff changed all that after working with him on the same project. Fluff unselfishly took the time to help me work on the waterfront. The lessons he taught me and the dedication he had for his work were invaluable traits that has helped me be the person I am today. You will truly be missed but never forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend.
Nathan Snipes
September 17, 2013
I am heartbroken to hear of Fluff's passing. I learned a lot from Fluff here at NNSY. Whenever I had a question he always had an answer. He was a fine man and a true example at NNSY on what a professional can & should be.
Dwayne Workman
September 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fluff was a good man and a very good friend. We worked together for a long time.
September 16, 2013
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David. I will always remember him as a close childhood friend with whom we shared a love for music and his talent for playing guitar. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family that they will find strength to get through their time of sorrow.
Sincerely
Bobby Neil - Hampton
Robin Parrish
September 16, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss Debbie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deborah Phillips
September 16, 2013
Was very sad to hear of Dave's passing,he was a very smart and good hearted person. My prayers are with you and the family. May the good Lord look out for you and the family you left behind.
SLACK MILLS
September 16, 2013
Fluffy,a friend and coworker. Thanks for all the good memories we had working together. I learned a lot from him over the years. REST IN PEACE.
John Escuadra
September 16, 2013
I will never forget the countless times early in my career that Fluff took time to mentor, teach, and help me. Even if it wasn't anything that his Code was covering, he always gave back to Shop 38 where the one thing I learned about him was his total loyalty and dedication to our shop and trade. I wouldn't be at the level I am today if it wasn't for his wise guidance and advice. Cheers to you Fluff, I will truely miss, but never forget you. Reast in peace.
Chuck Lawrence
September 16, 2013
A Friend, Coworker, Patriot, and fellow Yankee fan will be missed by all who he touched, with a bright smile and kind words, Fluff was always an inspiration to all he worked with I personally will miss his knowledge of work and sports and his kind witt. Rest in Peace your pal Chuck
Greg Guertin
September 16, 2013
Fluffy, a true gentleman and scholar. You will be missed but never forgotten. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with your family during this time.
Lucille Hanks
September 16, 2013
I was very saddened to hear of Fluff's passing. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Edward Sherman Jr
September 16, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family of "Fluffy" as I used to call him. He will surely be missed. He was one of my favorite Engineers whom I worked with on the waterfront at NNSY and Charleston's Weapon Sta. in Goose Creek, South Carolina. He was a gem of a person who was a hands on guy who didn't mind getting in the trenches when I needed an extra hand. He'd work right with me even though he was the Engineer and I was the mechanic and I didn't have a work mate. I am so sorry to hear now that he's gone on to Glory to be with the Lord. But I'm glad he no longer has to suffer. Jesus will take very good care of him in eternity.
Thomas Krava
September 16, 2013
"May the Lord hold you and keep you. I enjoyed the years that Fluff and I worked together in shop 38. I learned so much. Debbie Bless you and your family. He will be missed".
September 16, 2013
We have lost a good Man. I really enjoyed working with Fluffy and the time we spent working together in the shipyard. God bless your wife and family as they grieve the loss of a loved one.
Charlie Satterfield
Teddy Gray
September 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Debbie. May God bless you and your family during this time. I will surely miss seeing Fluff's smiling face. He has been a friend since the day I first met him back in 1979 as an apprentice. May his memories live on forever.
Guy Isidore
September 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Don Dickason
September 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Fluff. You will be greatly missed, as an exceptional co-worker, as well as a true friend. Rest in Peace, Buddy.
Gary Todd
September 15, 2013
Rest in peace (Fluff)Dave! May peace be with your family.
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