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David Devincenzo Obituary

David Albert Devincenzo 39, of Tucson Arizona died on July 2, 2012 following a 10 month struggle with lymphoma. David enjoyed life to the fullest, traveled the World and was an inspiration to many. Born May 22, 1973 in Hackensack, NJ. Graduated Peddie School, NJ and Herzing University, FL. Resided in River Edge and Colts Neck, NJ; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA and Tucson, AZ. A logistics and marketing professional with APX/Continental, Cirque Du Soleil, CNN and Walt Disney Corporation. David was a unique individual who lit up any room. Anyone who met him was aware of his vibrant personality and sense of humor. David is survived by his father, Albert and brother, Eric DeVincenzo and Robert Rowley. David is predeceased by his mother, Judith Gabrielle DeVincenzo. David will be missed by numerous friends and relatives throughout the World. David's family expresses sincere thanks to Kevin Bennett, Sally Graham, Gail Killorn and Kathy Williams for their many sacrifices in helping David thru this very difficult period! In Memoriam Contributions may be forwarded to: PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) Foundation 2100 Crystal Drive, Third Floor Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: (703) 739-5051 Website: http://www.pbs.org/foundation and MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association 3300 E Sunrise Drive Tucson, AZ 85718 Phone: (800) 572-1717 Website: http://www.mda.org/ Cremation by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 8, 2012.

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Jeannie Banwer

July 2, 2025

Another year gone by and another year missing you

Jeannie Banwer

July 5, 2024

There is no one like you! So full of life and so kind. I miss you but, I know you are watching out for us.

Wayne A. Gavioli

July 3, 2024

Daivd was a beautiful person. so full of life. He filled the room with that smile. This was an enormous tragedy his family can never forget but we remember him and his vibrancy. he lives on in our hearts and thoughts. Uncle Wayne

Dee

July 2, 2024

David, I cannot believe it's been 12 years. Where has the time gone I cannot believe you gone this long.
You were such a good person. I always remember all the funny things you said and did. My daughter, Jessica still has the violin you gave her. And now she just bought an electric one, so she could hang that one up and preserve it In your memory

Jeannie Banwer

July 4, 2023

I was just thinking of you a few weeks ago and this showed up in my email. Every year I say I can´t believe you have been gone so long. I miss you!

Robert Rowley

July 2, 2023

I can't believe that it's already been 11 years since you were taken from us. Not a day goes by that memories of you don't come back to me. I miss you David. Please give Nemo and Dory rubs for me. XOXOXO

Mary Roder

July 2, 2023

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Mary Roder

July 2, 2023

Another year without you David. They say that when losing someone it gets easier as time go by - but this is not the case with you. There are so many times I wanted to pick up the phone to call you and tell you something new and exciting in Walt Disney World - then I think to myself " oh I´m sure he already knows up in heaven" but it´s just not the same.
I say to myself "Why David? He had so much life in him - he lit up a room when he entered it and was adored by so many" His laughter was contagious and he loved his friends unconditionally. I will never have a friend like him again. When they made you, my dear Pookie , they broke the mold. You would be so proud of your God daughter, Kayla has been excepted into College and she is just so beautiful. Shane will be starting High School in the Fall. I´m sad that you really never got to know him. He´s just so handsome with a heart of Gold. I wish that he remembered you but he was too young. We speak of you often. We are all sending much love to you in Heaven. Please continue to watch over us. I miss you so much it hurts.

Dee Vaiano

July 2, 2023

This popped up today...cant believe yr gone so many years...good memories..WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU

Mary Roder

July 3, 2022

Yesterday was a hard day for me. I can´t believe it´s been 10 years since we last spoke it seems like an eternity. I think of you all the time. I can´t even talk about you in a casual conversation without crying. When you died a piece of me went with you. There´s a hole in my heart that will never close. Please come to me in a dream so that I can hug you again. I miss you so much!! I love you Pookie

Robert D. Rowley

July 2, 2022

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.

Jeannie Banwer

July 2, 2022

I can´t believe it´s ten years. I would only see you maybe once a year but, I miss you!

Jeannie Banwer

July 3, 2021

Thinking of you David and missing you.

Monica Krenner

December 26, 2020

OH DAVID HOW NICE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS OF YOU ON CHRISTMAS - WHAT A JOY - LOVE YOU !!!

Brigitta, Anton, Simon

December 9, 2020

we love to think about David, Gabrielle and Al ....
greetings from tyrol

Eric

July 3, 2020

Dear David, I am thinking of you Little Brother & remembering that July 3rd was your most favorite day to be in NJ: Recall we would party-hop as quite a few of our friends lived on the banks of the Navesink River. Then at dusk we would watch the fireworks... KaBoom! Wonderful Memories! I love you Little Brother! May you rest in peace.

Robert Rowley

July 2, 2020

I miss you David with all my heart.

Dee and Jerry Vaiano

July 2, 2020

You are one person we will never forget.. Cant believe it has been so long that you are gone... Miss you

Jeannie Banwer

July 2, 2020

Its hard to believe it has been so long that your gone, I miss you!

Monica Krenner

July 9, 2019

in my mind and heart, Dave love ya Monica

Dee Vaiano

July 3, 2019

thinking of you and what fun times you left a mark of friendship that cant be replaced

July 3, 2019

just think of you and remembering..

Jeannie Banwer

July 2, 2019

You pop into my thoughts and I miss you!

Robert Rowley

May 22, 2016

Happy 43rd Birthday, David.

David's page (page 39) from his 9th Grade, 1989 yearbook from the Rumson County Day School. Picture 5.

Robert Rowley

May 22, 2016

David's page (page 39) from his 9th Grade, 1989 yearbook from the Rumson County Day School. Picture 4.

Robert Rowley

May 22, 2016

David's page (page 39) from his 9th Grade, 1989 yearbook from the Rumson County Day School. Picture 3.

Robert Rowley

May 22, 2016

David's page (page 39) from his 9th Grade, 1989 yearbook from the Rumson County Day School. Picture 2.

Robert Rowley

May 22, 2016

David's page (page 39) from his 9th Grade, 1989 yearbook from the Rumson County Day School. Picture 1.

Robert Rowley

May 22, 2016

David's page (page 39) from his 9th Grade, 1989 yearbook from the Rumson County Day School.

Robert Rowley

May 22, 2016

David's page (page 39) from his 9th Grade, 1989 yearbook from the Rumson County Day School.

Robert Rowley

May 22, 2016

David with his goddaughter, Kayla, celebrating her graduation from nursey school. Picture taken at Disney's EPCOT.

May 22, 2015

April 1, 2013

Dear David,

You shining star...you. I will always remember you as a man who had such a kind heart. I really miss you and you and your family will be forever in my thoughts and prayers.

Until we meet again.....

Love you,

-Sadari

Mary Roder

September 25, 2012

Pookie...I miss you so much every day. I have to stop myself from picking up the phone to call you. Your God children talk about you often> Kayla tells Shane "not to talk about Uncle Pookie, you will make mommy cry".....just today Shane ( who is 4 yrs old ) said, "I cant wait to die so that I can go to heaven and be with Uncle Pookie"...it broke my heart. I know that you are with us but I just want to talk to you.....to hear you laugh....and make me laugh. I think of you every day....love you "Sweetie Dahling"!! xoxo Love, "your cookie"

Carey Brown

September 23, 2012

David my dearest- this has been so hard for me to accept, you are gone. We had sooo many wonderful, crazy times together, where do i begin. You will always be a part of my life. Your light shone so bright, it will burn in our hearts forever. You are with me everywhere i go and for always. Love you!

David at Stone Mountain, Georgia, December 2003.

September 21, 2012

David at Stone Mountain, Georgia, December 2003.

September 21, 2012

Robyn Starkand

August 22, 2012

I don't know where to begin... Your laughter ,your wit,your jokes, your many looks through the many many years we have been friends.We had so many great times together in New York and in LA, and all those late night chats on the phone ....You always had a special place in my heart and always will. You will be missed my dear sweet friend .until we meet again , I love you, big hugs and kisses.Robyn,your Pinky

David in LI at my apartment

Robyn aka Pinky Starkand

August 22, 2012

My sweet David

Robyn aka Pinky

August 22, 2012

Wendy Mattinson

August 17, 2012

David, Tibby
I have always thought of you as my little brother, and I always will. Throughout my time living in NJ, we had so many great times, and I have wonderful memories of your Mom, Dad, Eric, and ofcourse, you! I will never, ever forget you - my Tibby! Much love, your Helen Wendy xx

David and his friend Mark at Davids "home bar", Brodies Tavern, Tucson, Arizona. Jon and Eddie, the owners, were close friends of David.

Robert Rowley

August 7, 2012

Savid, a friend of his from Florida (sorry, name unknown) and his friend Kevin from Atlanta at Disneys Epcot, Orlando, Florida, date unknown.

Robert Rowley

August 7, 2012

Tim, Mary (with Davids God-children Shane and Kayla), a certain Disney Princess, Marys husband Joe, Davids brother Eric & David, Disney, Orlando, 2009

Robert Rowley

August 7, 2012

David, a Universal Cast Member and his friend Tim at Universal Orlando in 2009.

Robert Rowley

August 7, 2012

David Devincenzo, The Brown Derby at Disney World Orlando, 2002.

August 4, 2012

David and Steven at the Boardwalk Hotel, Disney World, Orlando, Dec 2002.

Robert Rowley

August 1, 2012

David on his way to Playalinda Beach, Florida. Date unknown.

Robert Rowley

August 1, 2012

Sally Graham and David in Atlanta. Date unknown.

Robert Rowley

August 1, 2012

David in Atlanta, date unknown.

Robert Rowley

August 1, 2012

David at the "Brown Derby", Disney World, Orlando, Florida in Dec. 2002.

Robert Rowley

July 27, 2012

David, Amanda and Rob at Davids' "home bar", Brodies Tavern in Tucson, Arizona.

Robert Rowley

July 27, 2012

David in Atlanta, Georgia in 2003.

Robert Rowley

July 27, 2012

David in West Hollywood, California, 2003.

Robert Rowley

July 27, 2012

David in West Hollywood, California, 2003.

Robert Rowley

July 27, 2012

David in West Hollywood, California, 2003.

Robert Rowley

July 27, 2012

David in West Hollywood, California, 2003.

Robert Rowley

July 27, 2012

Mary Roder

July 24, 2012

David...my Pookie...my BEST FRIEND, I cry every day...I miss you so much that it hurts. I have thought about what I should write but then I just start to cry, this is why it has taken me so long to write something. You passed 5 days before my birthday and you were always the first to call me to wish me a happy birthday ...but this year my phone never rang. Today is your brother Erics birthday and I am sure he knows what I was feeling that day. Every day I try and think of all the fun times we had together and think about all the things that remind me of you...our silly code words and nicknames for everyone...we used to laugh ourslves silly. We WERE the REAL Will and Grace, even though you said that I was Will and YOU were Grace cause you were the better dresser haha You knew that I have always considered you family not just my friend, you were the first person that I called with any kind of news and sometimes I would have to say , oh I better call my husband now and tell HIM haha You meant the world to me, Joe and your God children...we all love you more then any word can express. Now a few words to your dad and brother: From the very first time that I met you, you all greeted me warmly and with open arms, almost like inlaws, if that makes any sense. You always made me feel like family and just because David is gone I dont want to ever lose touch with you. I want to thank you for always making me feel so welcome and I will treasure those times always as I will treasure all my wonderful memories of my Pookie...my best friend forever who will always be alive in my heart. I love you David!!!! Until we meet again.... xoxoxo

Robert and David, Disney World, Orlando, Florida, Dec. 6, 2002.

Robert Rowley

July 24, 2012

David and a friend of his from South Beach, Florida (name and date unknown).

Robert Rowley

July 24, 2012

David with a close personal friend at Disney World, Orlando, Florida, Dec., 2002.

Robert Rowley

July 24, 2012

David, Jay and Carey at a club in Tucson. Date unknown

Robert Rowley

July 24, 2012

David at Parliament House, Orlando in 2003. To his right is Chi Chi Larue, to the far left one of the owners of Parliament.

Robert Rowley

July 24, 2012

Mary, David & Joe in New Jersey, Dec. 2002. Mary is one of Davids closest friends & mother of his god-daughter, Kayla.

Robert Rowley

July 24, 2012

David, his family and the McMahons', at "The Manor" in West Orange, New Jersey, Dec 22 2002

Robert Rowley

July 24, 2012

David & his father at "The Manor" in West Orange, New Jersey, Dec 22 2002

Robert Rowley

July 24, 2012

David & his mother at "The Manor" in West Orange, New Jersey, Dec 22 2002.

Robert Rowley

July 24, 2012

Monica Krenner

July 24, 2012

Dear Eric, dear Al, dear who loved David,

sometimes in live it is very hard to still have faith. I am so far away and I cant hardly get that David is gone after such suffer. I thank all the people who have helped him since I could'nt do anything for him or for his father or for his brother - just write. David you have been like a brother to me. I have so many wonderful memories of the way you were. Memories of beeing a family lovely supported by Al and Gabrielle. I love you David! May you be with your Mom.
I love you Al, I love you Eric.

David Devincenzo and Billy Shepard on location, "Eating Out", 2004.

Robert Rowley

July 23, 2012

Billy Shepard, Ryan Carnes, Emily Brooke Hands, David Devincenzo & Scott Lunsford behind the scenes of #Eating Out", 2004.

Robert Rowley

July 23, 2012

Catherine Eyde and David on the set of "Eating Out", 2004.

Robert Rowley

July 23, 2012

Jim Verraros (of "American Idol") and David Devincenzo on the set of "Eating Out", 2004.

Robert Rowley

July 23, 2012

David Devincenzo and Ryan Carnes (of "Desperate Housewives) on the set of "Eating Out" (2004).

Robert Rowley

July 23, 2012

Everytime David went to Disneyworld Orlando he would stop at the "family stone" outside the entrance to the Magic Kingdom

Robert Rowley

July 19, 2012

krissy

July 18, 2012

David my friend,

You will be missed so much and I have shared so many laughs with you, I will never forget the first day we at 500 Park ave. in NY and your visits to Miami! Your cubicle at Disney was legendary, due to your interior design skills that I had a great view of everyday with so many laughs ! David was truly a beautiful person , inside and out with a heart of gold and, of course,...... great fashion sense. I hope to be as positive and as strong as you have been since October ! You will always be in my heart
krissy

David at Cirque du Soleil's "Dralion" VIP area with staff members/friends, Phoenix, 2002.

Robert Rowley

July 18, 2012

David with a friend/staff member of Cirque du Soleil's "Dralion", Phoenix, 2002. David had worked for Cirque in the past.

Robert Rowley

July 18, 2012

David with a friend/crew member of Cirque du Soleil's "Dralion" in the VIP section at the Phoenix 2002 show.

Robert Rowley

July 18, 2012

David with cast and crew (names unknown) of Cirque du Soleil's "Dralion" in Phoenix, 2002.

Robert Rowley

July 18, 2012

Ajia Simone, Pepper Mashay ("Dive in the Pool, Let's Get Soaking Wet") and David. Date unknown

Robert Rowley

July 17, 2012

Another pic of David and Nemo, 2006, Tucson.

Robert Rowley

July 17, 2012

David and Nemo, 2006.

Robert Rowley

July 17, 2012

Nemo in Jan. 2006 at David and Roberts townhouse on Skyline and Swan in Tucson.

Robert Rowley

July 17, 2012

David and Nemo. David brought Nemo home as a 2005 Christmas gift to Robert. This photo is from Jan. 2006. Nemo followed David EVERYWHERE.

Robert Rowley

July 17, 2012

Sarah Murphy

July 16, 2012

David will truly be missed. I will always remember him playing the music jukebox will Disney Tunes or the shoe tunes randomly in the music mix, to catch people on their toes. Ha ha. I loved how he was always nice and friendly and always wanted everyone to have a good time and dance. I loved how blunt and always was honest and how he raised his eyebrows when he had a funny idea. You will always be in our hearts!

Matt Pena

July 13, 2012

David was truley an amazing person. I remember when we first met and we both clicked, he made a sarcastic remark to me and I shot one right away back. We both laughed and he said, "we will get along well". After that we had many great talks and laughs. He was a kind soul and always nice to chat with. He was witty and entertaining. He was a man full of insperation and determination, which he taught me a little of. We would chat about school and what I wanted to do. He always gave me great words of wisdom. He will be truley missed by man friends and family. He was truley a gem and a great loss. May he be happy on his new voyage in another life and rest in peace. We will miss you David. Thanks for the memories.

Mary, David & Robert at the Cinderella Castle, the Magic Kingdom, Disneyworld, date unknown. Mary is one of Davids oldest friends.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

David and a Disney Cast Member at Disneys MGM Studios in Orlando, date unknown. David was a great lover of Disney and especially Disneyworld.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

Robert, David and friend Steven from Atlanta at the restaurant in the Mexican Pavillion at Epcot.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

David, his brother Eric, his father Al and mother Gabrielle in N.J. in 2004.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

David visiting his mother, Gabrielle, at the family home in Colts Neck, N.J. in 2003.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

Jeff, David, Robert & Cary at Davids' friend Lindas' home in Hollywood, in town for the 2005 Grammy Awards.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

David near the Santa Monica pier in 2005.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

David with part of the crew of the movie "Eating Out" (2004). David was the Costume Designer.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

Robert and David on their first trip to Disneyworld Orlando together. Photo taken at the rose garden at Epcot in 2002.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

David and his friend Scott, location and date unknown.

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

Robert Rowley

July 12, 2012

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