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THOMAS SUNDELIN
August 30, 2023
.... I missed the opportunity to thank him for his genuine kindness !

February 26, 2018
June 18, 2014
Dave, thinking about you today on your 65th birthday.
John Seneca
March 3, 2014
Dave I may have only known you for only one second in time but your still part of my soul. March 3 1977/ July 11 1977.
John Seneca
January 12, 2014
Dave,I only new love once in my life 37 years ago.Thank you Dave.
Bob Thomas
May 21, 2010
Dave...I still miss you every day...
Bob
Jim Splaine
May 17, 2010
I met David when I worked so long ago during the Summer of 2001 on the outreach project for Provincetion AIDS Support Group. He brought some calm to an otherwise difficult time for me, and his personal yet professional touch was so very valuable to me. His caring came through with the way he listened and the advice he rendered. I've thought about him often, and am saddened with his passing.
April 20, 2010
David--we knew each other since we were in high school. You gave me two beautiful children and three wonderful grandchildren. You were a true friend and kind and loving person. You will be greatly missed by many. I will make sure Rocco, Trevan, and Katie never forget you. Rest in peace.
Love, Louise
April 18, 2010
david i wish we could have one more visit with you and martin you shared true love with each other and all family i learned from your gentale nature will never forget mary
Eliott Goretsky
April 16, 2010
Although I only David in the last three-plus years of his life, I am blessed to have been able to call him one of my dearest friends and will cherish his love and wisdom always. The desert is just not the same. Love always, Eliott.
April 14, 2010
Dear Martin,Tony,Jana,Lauren and family, I feel fortunate to have been one of the many touched by that gentle spirit known as David Eliseo. His wry wit was unmatched,his sweet soul a comfort. The world will be less fun without you, my friend. Scott Samson

April 14, 2010
Franklin Clarke
April 14, 2010
David, You and Martin were always so kind in hosting me during my visits to Massachusetts and CT. I am so sorry we didn't have a chance to reconnect in person after your move to California. You will be missed.
Gordon Siegel
April 13, 2010
David you will be missed. You were a great person and I am glad I got to meet and know you. My thoughts and prayers for Martin and your family.
Love,Gordon
Bob Freeman
April 12, 2010
Dear Lauren, Jana, and Tony,
I discovered your father's/son's death today quite by accident. So young, so sad. I'm sure David would say my discovery is no coincidence at all. Needless to say, I was quite shocked since I have not been in touch with any of you after David and I ended our 8 year partnership in 1988 (forgive me if my memory is a bit off). Those were very special years that we all spent together. So many weekends and vacations on the beach. Our incredible, handsome, dog Dupa kept us laughing and I so often remember us on the Truro beach, when we placed a paper plate "crown" on his canine head and he had us and the entire beach full of people laughing with great joy. We certainly did laugh alot, and David ensured that we did. You're all (Tony, Marie, Lauren, Jana, Dupa) a bunch of very dear memories for me, and these have always and forever will be alive and close to my heart. My deepest sympathy to you all, and thank you so much for all those one-of-a-kind memories that will forever remain in my heart and soul.
Much love to and thanks to you all.
Tattiana Chatterton
April 12, 2010
Uncle David, I miss you and Love you so much and I know that everyday you are looking down at Me watching over Me. Much Love.
Tattiana
Deborah
April 12, 2010
Hi Martin,
I was saddened to read about David in the Banner a few weeks ago. He was such a wonderful man. I took a walk on the bay a few days later and found myself thinking of the first time David and I really met. It was in front of the Boatslip; he was walking Straw and I was walking Scout. I remember thinking he was so cool. I also think he gave a lot to P'town and helped a number a people here, young and old. He will be missed.
Take care, and I hope you're doing okay in this difficult time.
Peter Murray
April 12, 2010
David, thank you for all that you did for me. Thank you for being my guide. Thank you for helping me realize my strengths. You will be highly missed.
Martin, my condolence to you and your family. David is never far from my thoughts. Lithographs of his hang in my kitchen. Those pictures now will mean even more to me.
Peter Murray
April 12, 2010
David, thank you for all that you did for me. Thank you for being my guide. Thank you for helping me realize my strengths. You will be highly missed.
Martin, my condolence to you and your family. David is never far from my thoughts. Lithographs of his hang in my kitchen. Those pictures now will mean even more to me.
barbara and bill westbrook
April 12, 2010
you will be forever in our hearts, david
we will remember the laughter
April 11, 2010
Dave,
You were a friend, a mentor and a father figure to me. You changed my life in so many ways you will never be forgotten. I love you and miss you so much
April 11, 2010
DAVID,
ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW YOU VERY LONG, YOU WERE A NEIGHBOR WHO I WISH HAD STAYED LONGER. MAY YOU REST IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE AND MAY MARTIN FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO THOSE WHO LOVED YOU BOTH. LYNNE BOHAN
Gary & Susan Johnson
April 11, 2010
We are going to miss you david.
Kevin Case
April 11, 2010
Martin and Family,
Know that You are in my thoughts and prayers as David is. He was a wonderful Person.
kevin Case
April 11, 2010
A beacon of light to show you the way as you showed so many of us.

Dave and Dewy Mexico 08
April 11, 2010
Paul Desiderio Jr
April 11, 2010
Lauren and Jana, I am so sorry for your loss! I really liked your Dad a lot. He was a Great guy to hang out and talk to whenever I would see him, he always offered me a place to stay no matter where he was, Caribbean, Cape,California. When I saw him at Christmas he told me to be sure and call him when I go to LA and stop and see him.
I did not realize that he was a Drug and Alcohol therapist. I am sure that he has touched and even SAVED so many peoples lives. My thoughts and Prayers are with you guys. Im not really sure If I know Martin or not but he is also in my prayers, I am so sorry for your lost. From what I am reading David had an AMAZING life and I am sorry that he lost it so young.

April 11, 2010
Darling David, I will miss you while awake and see you in my dreams. Love, Your Poodle, Martin
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