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David "The FLF" O'Farrell

1944 - 2019

David "The FLF" O'Farrell obituary, 1944-2019, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1944

DIED

2019

David O'Farrell Obituary

The FLF passed away unexpectedly with his village by his bedside on August 12, 2019. He was born on June 29, 1944 in Tillamook, Oregon. He served in the Air Force from 1964-1968. Soon after his discharged he was hired at the Department of Health Services where he worked for many years. He was an avid garage sale expert, collecting many treasures that always had a story behind them...well that what he told his wife. He had a big heart for animals; all animals were welcome in his home (literally), pigs, cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, opossum, skunks, raccoons, there was only one exception, NO SNAKES PLEASE. He was blessed with a family that supported, well most of the time, his idiosyncrasies. He had great comfort knowing his family was always there for him, even when he brought the blowup pool in the house and filled it with water for the apple of his eye to swim because it was too hot outside. He was a kind, generous, stubborn, big hearted imperfect man and his family misses him terribly. He is survived by his wife Amy Cox-O'Farrell, his family; Andrea and Dylan, Linda, Virgil and Diana, Michelle, Wesley and Tori (Kyle, Zander, McKenzie) ...Rosie and Oliver (ruff), JuneBug and CowBoy (meow). His family thanks two special ICU nurses, Ryan and Adam, at Sutter Sacramento for their kind and compassionate care and for giving him choices and comfort. THANK YOU! Per The FLF wishes no services will be held. Rest in peace Dad, Dave, Uncle Dave, The FLF

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Aug. 16, 2019.

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EJ

August 10, 2021

You are missed.

Betty Herman

August 27, 2019

Amy I'm so sorry to hear about Dave. Id like to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family.

EJ Sharp

August 27, 2019

Amy, my heart goes out to you and the family. As a person who has had losses, I know everyone handles it different, but DaveO "FLF" will always have a special place in my heart, and many others, for the way he treated people, especially me. I'm so sorry for your loss. I raise a glass of Jack.

P.S. To everyone please let me know if you are interested in chipping in to keep this Guest Book permanent. Thank you.

August 22, 2019

Amy, My heartfelt condolences to you and family. Thinking of you and sending my love and big hug. Christina Pamplona

Douglas Louie

August 17, 2019

Amy and family, my deepest condoldences to you and your families. Think of all your good memories of Dave to lighten your heavy heart.

Larry Dockter

August 17, 2019

My deepest condolences and prayers to all of Dave's family and friends. Dave was a good boss and friend to us all!

Carolina Sanchez

August 16, 2019

Amy, I am so sorry for your loss.

Kellie Baron

August 16, 2019

The FLF shared his wisdom and humor with so many of us over the years. My sincere condolences for Amy and all his family!

Emily Blake-Kessel

August 16, 2019

Sincere condolences.
Let there be Light.

Marcia Walker

August 16, 2019

DaveO was the best boss a person could even hope to have! And an absolutely wonderful friend too! Amy, I am sure praying for you. Much love......

1980 Willie Nelson concert at Hughes stadium

Marcia

August 16, 2019

Dave's office, phone in ear, staring at screen!

Marcia

August 16, 2019

1996 from the Sacramento Dixie Queen

Marcia

August 16, 2019

1991 Dave and Amy's wedding shower

Marcia

August 16, 2019

1996 Marcia retires with a big kiss for her boss

August 16, 2019

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