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David John Kiska

1963 - 2015

David John Kiska obituary, 1963-2015, Atlantic Beach, FL

BORN

1963

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Beaches Chapel by Hardage-Giddens - Jacksonville Beach

1701 Beach Blvd

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

David Kiska Obituary

KISKA David John Kiska was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin and departed for heaven on 10/21/15 from Jacksonville, he was 52 years young. He was a degreed fisherman, surfer and father and graduated from Glassboro State College of New Jersey. We all know Dave as the always smiling, joking and working Santa-Claus tree surgeon that was simply a pleasure to be around. He was a devoted father to Joey, son to Mary, life partner to Patricia and brother to all. Dave is preceded in passing by his father Stanley Joseph Kiska II and survived by his mother Mary Theresa Kiska, son Joseph Stanley Kiska, sister Joan Marie Missun and Dennis, brother Stanley Joseph Kiska III and Kathy, brother Thomas Adam Kiska and Susan and by nephews Keith, Ryan and niece Gabrielle. A celebration of Dave's life will be held on Saturday, November 14th at 10:30 am at Dolphin Plaza in Hanna Park, Atlantic Beach Florida. Service arrangements are being conducted by Hardage - Giddens Funeral Home 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Nov. 5, 2015.

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Mike Meier

December 16, 2024

Amazing memories with Dave,Skateboarding, Surfing and great times in High-school. David was always positive and super fun to hang with. Him and his buddy Kraig were inseparable. I am standing on the ocean city Boardwalk at 7th looking at the waves where we use to surf after Surfing we would go to our jobs we both worked at Coral Sands back then. Miss Ya Dave. I will see you Again your good ole friend Mike

Angel & Cory Fox

November 12, 2015

Dave was such an amazing person with a big personality and an easy spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kiska family, especially Joey.

Sending our love and condolences.

PAT SIMMONS

November 10, 2015

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE KISKA FAMILY WE WILL ALL MISS DAVE MY HE REST IN PEACE

Dennis Roche

November 8, 2015

Tommy and Family. Sorry to hear about Dave.a great guy and always had a smile when we saw each other.prayers to all. Dennis Roche

November 8, 2015

Tommy and Family. Sorry to hear about Dave. Always had a smile when we saw each other.prayers for all . Dennis Roche

November 5, 2015

My thoughts and Prayers are with the Kiska family.
Dave was a very kind man and I am so sorry for your loss.
God Bless you all.
Sincerely, Barbara Harris

November 5, 2015

May our Heavenly Father (Psalms 83:18) comfort and strengthen the family during this most difficult time of great sorrow.

Sincere Condolences.

November 4, 2015

May God bless Dave and the entire Kiska family. Deepest condolences and love from the Bartlett's

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Dolphin Plaza in Hanna Park

Atlantic Beach, FL

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1701 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

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