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David Gargan Obituary

DAVID GARGAN Age 70, of Riverside, CA, passed away on February 12, 2013 after battling pancreatic cancer. Dave was born on April 28, 1942 in Newark, NJ. Dave served in the Air Force, taught for 11 years in MVUSD and is the author of the Maldonado Mystery Series. Dave is survived by wife Dorothy; two sons, Chris and Sean; one daughter, Julie and two sisters, Eileen and Eleanor. There were no memorial services as per Dave's instructions.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Feb. 19, 2013.

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Ed Merrill

May 12, 2025

I know this took a long time, I miss you my friend. Miss playing trivial pursuit with you. You are always in my heart.

Loretta Campanaro/Casella

February 13, 2019

I will always remember from our high school days. We truly had a good time and Dave was a great friend to me and the rest of the class. RIP Dave.

Loretta Campanaro Casella

December 23, 2013

RIP Dave I remember our high school days back in North Arington New Jersey. Will always remember those days. I will now start to read your books. And remember you. Loretta Campanaro Casella

April 1, 2013

Davy Gee,
I'm still deal'n with you "not be'in here" anymore. I see yer picture on my dresser every night when I bed down.
I miss just talk'n with you. I hope your "spirit" is okay !!

"BRO LUBE" (damn damn damn)

beverly

March 20, 2013

Dave and I met many years ago when I was 16. We have had many years of laughing and serious conversations. We drank, laughed and shared many moments in life. Davey will be missed, RIP my friend.

John Ward

March 20, 2013

An amazing man; you've touched my heart & enriched my life... You'll forever be missed, Uncle Davie.

March 4, 2013

Sweet brother - we all miss you. Eileen

Gil & Karen Olivarria

February 19, 2013

RIP Buddy! We will truely miss you Dave and the fun times we had in Laughlin & our poker nights.

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