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David Lemek Obituary

LEMEK, DAVID A., 53, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Avella) Lemek and the cherished father of Amanda C. Lemek. Born in Providence, he was the son of Frank J. Lemek and Arline T. (Ritchotti) Lemek.

David had worked as an assistant manager for Hallmark in Smithfield and previously was an assistant manager for The Log Gift Shop. Upon his passing David and his family gave the gift of life through organ donation.

Besides his wife of 29 years, his daughter and parents, he leaves two brothers, Paul A. Lemek and Peter A. Lemek and a sister Jayne E. Graham.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston. Visitation respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Providence Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay St., Prov., RI 02905. Condolences at maceroni.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 6, 2008.

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Bonnie Gold

August 18, 2008

Dear Susan and Amanda,
We are so sorry to hear about David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Bonnie and Jerry Gold

Kenny and Donna George

August 17, 2008

Dear Family of David,
So sorry for your loss. David was a good friend of ours from The Log Gift Shop. He will be greatly missed by all the customers with his outgoing personality, and friendliness. God Bless your family. We will keep him in our prayers.

Mary Holt

August 14, 2008

Susan & Amanda,

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family durning this time of sorrow.

Crystal, Patrick, Mary and Colleen Holt (Blessed Sacrament School)

Maureen O'Donoghue-Kleeman

August 13, 2008

Jayne, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Maureen O'Donoghue-Kleeman

Deborah Michalenka

August 10, 2008

Dear Susan,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know how hard it is to lose someone so special. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie (Hillier) Michalenka
(SMAV)

Denise DeGraide

August 9, 2008

To Jayne and the entire Lemek family. My deepest sympathies go out to you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carmine,Cathy,Brianna DeLuca

August 9, 2008

Our deepest sympathies are with you at this time. We are very sorry to hear of David's passing.

Linda Blais (Bertholdt)

August 8, 2008

Jayne
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - Treasure the memories

Diane, Bruce and Alyssa Gaglione

August 8, 2008

Dear Jayne and Charlie,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sorrowful time. May your brother rest in eternal peace.

Kim Gustafson

August 8, 2008

To the Lemek Family,
David was a ray of sunshine whenever I went into the Log Gift Shop or Hallmark. I was so saddened to learn of his passing......I am so sorry for your great loss. God Bless and keep you today and in all of the days ahead.

Don & Karen Goffe

August 7, 2008

Susan and Amanda,
We are very sorry for your loss. David will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

August 7, 2008

Our deepest sympathy on such a tragic loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Ann and Bud Alves

lynda bottoms (avella)

August 7, 2008

my heart and prayers are with you amanda. Have faith in the Lord, he will guide and strengthen you through this.

Karen (Padula) DeGraide

August 7, 2008

I am blessed to have had David and Jayne as childhood friends. I will cherish those memories forever. With my deepest sympathy,

Pat James

August 7, 2008

Dear Jayne & Charlie:

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. May fond memories of your childhood bring you through this very difficult time.

DICK QUINN

August 7, 2008

TO THE LEMEK FAMILY
VERY SORRY TO READ ABOUT DAVID
HAVENT SEEN ANY OF YOU IN OVER 20YRS BUT STILL REMEMBER A LOT OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

Deb Ramos

August 7, 2008

To the Lemek Family -

I was shocked and saddened to see of David's passing. He was always such a pleasant gentleman - I knew him from the Log Gift Shop and recently had seen him at the Hallmark Store.

He will be in my prayers. May all of your wonderful memories get you through this most difficult time.

Eleanor Doyle

August 6, 2008

Susan & Amanda,
I was shocked & saddened to hear of David's passing. My heart goes out to both of you as well as to your families. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.

Susan (Handy) Lee

August 6, 2008

I was very surprised to learn of David's passing. I'm so very sorry. My condolences to all the Lemek family.

Rosanna Spinella

August 6, 2008

Dear Susan and Amanda,
Our deepest condolonces on the passing of your husband and father. We will keep you in our prayers. The Spinella's- Ray, Rosanna, Marc & Steven

RICHARD AND DONNA hallam

August 6, 2008

we are shocked and saddened by the news of davids passing. susan and amanda we are so sorry. we have alot of memories of many years ago. again we are sorry.

Judy & Jack McFerran

August 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

Cheryl Weinstein

August 6, 2008

Susan,
I'm so very sorry for your loss.

cynthia hazelip

August 6, 2008

Lemek Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all. As I was reading the article, all I could think of was the great memories we had as a child dancing, singing and playing around. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Hazelip family from Knight Street

August 6, 2008

Dear Jayne and Charlie,

Wayne and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Maureen & Wayne Lachapelle

Diane(& Mike) Soares

August 6, 2008

Dear Susan and Amanda,

Our family feels deep sadness for you after losing David so early in his life. Although we are physically quite a few miles away from you, we want you to know that spiritually, we are close in heart. We are praying that God will provide you, and David's family as well, with strength and grace to help you through this very difficult time.

Sincerely,
your cousin,

Louise Deneault

August 6, 2008

Having known David for almost 20 years, I cannot imagine a world without him. He possessed a kindness, gentleness and patience rarely seen. My deepest sympathy to his wife Susan and daughter Amanda and to the rest of his family.

LOUISE KACHEL

August 6, 2008

SUSAN AND AMANDA MY HEARTFELT PRAYERS ARE WITH BOTH OF YOU AT THIS TIME. TAKE COURAGE!! KEEP DAVID'S MEMORY ATLIVE EACH DAY, TALK OF HIM AND TO HIM. COUSIN LOUISE

Joyce Oakes

August 6, 2008

Jane, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing.
My prayers are with you and your family.

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