David A Cantini
November 14, 1947 ~ July 17, 2017
David A. Cantini, age 69, formerly of Weirton, WV, passed into God’s eternal care in Fernandina Beach, FL on July 17, 2017.
His was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Angela (Orecchio) Cantini of Weirton. He is survived by three siblings: Carol Cantini of Monroeville, PA; brother Donald (Suzanne) Cantini of Fernandina Beach, FL; and sister Rita (Walter) Tuchalski of Gettysburg, PA. He was “Uncle Dave” to niece Brenda Cantini of Fernandina Beach, FL; nephews Shawn (Amy) Cantini of Fernandina Beach, FL; Brian (Lauren) Tuchalski of Hoboken, NJ; David (Jenny) Tuchalski of Washington, PA; grand-nephews Joshua and Jonathan Cantini of Fernandina Beach, FL; and soon to be born grand-niece Grace Angela Tuchalski of Washington, PA.
Friends will be received at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home in Weirton, WV, on Saturday, August 12th, at 10 am for a celebration of his life. A Memorial Catholic Prayer Service will begin at 11 am. Fr. Joe Konikattil will officiate.
Interment will follow in Saint Paul’s Cemetery in Weirton.
The family suggests a memorial contribution to the Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32257 (online at www.communityhospice.com) or your local hospice agency.
Eternal rest grant unto Dave 0’Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon him! Dave, I am a better man for having your gentle soul pass through my life. You made it a pleasure and very easy to be your bother-in-law. Many thanks for being a great Uncle Dave to my family. With Love, Walt Tuchalski, Gettysburg, PA
Uncle Dave will always hold a special place in my heart – as an uncle, my godfather, and simply as a caring person with the most giving heart imaginable. Some of my first memories include spending time with him – circa 1982 as a 4 year old going to the malt shop with him, getting root beer floats and opening packs of football cards; playing catch in the backyard for hours on end; watching Steelers football and yelling at how terrible they were playing.
You will be sorely missed and never far from our hearts.
Love,
Brian & Lauren Tuchalski
Hoboken, NJ
Rita, you have my most sincere condolences during this trying time. Prayers to you and your family. May God bless you all.
Tim
Dear Rita & Walt, Carol , Donald & Suzanne and family:
Heartfelt and sincere sympathy on the loss of your brother David.
I continue to hold you all in thought and prayer.
Certainly David is enjoying laughter and joy with your parents in Heaven.
Sincerely, Stas’ Tuchalski – Kissimmee, Florida
To all the Cantini family my deepest sympathy. God bless you. Judy De collo Fijewski.
I worked with Dr. Dave at WMC.
He was smart, kind and told great stories. He was an amazing human being. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to get to know Dave and become friends.
I’ve been wandering around the house wondering how it is that my Kid Brother is gone. Such a weird and unreal feeling.
There are plenty of memories of childhood and later, of course, but I want to share a more recent one. Shortly after Easter this year after Dave had been moved to the nursing home, I called him not expecting him to answer the phone—AGAIN—but he did, and he sounded bright and in good spirits. “Hi, Little Brother,” I said, “How are you doing?” He responded that he was better. Our conversation continued and then I asked about his experience with physical therapy while in the rehab hospital. His response was priceless. “Carol,” he said, “there are (expletive deleted) everywhere!” I exclaimed, “Dave, you’re back!” And he was—momentarily. That was the last time we spoke, and I will cherish that memory.
I was not quite 5 years old when Dave arrived, too young to remember those early weeks and months. But I do remember the toddler with a head full of blond curls too perfect to cut—but they ultimately were because he was a boy after all. I remember his excitement when Maz hit the homerun that won the 1960 World Series—and how he begged Dad to take him to Pittsburgh to join the celebration. I remember his dedication to the Steelers and to the Penguins that went along with his dedication to the Pirates. I remember how generous he was at Christmas, never worrying about the price of something just intent on giving me something I really wanted. I remember meeting in a parking lot in Monroeville one afternoon in September 2006 on his way to Florida where he turned over his keys to Mom’s house, and we hugged and said our goodbye’s knowing that another chapter in our lives had, indeed, been closed and another opened. And I remember that eerie feeling in his Florida home a couple of days after his passing wondering why I was there packing up his life. Love, Carol
To all of the Cantini family you have our deepest sympathy. It just seems like the other day he
called us and talked about old times. I worked with David a lot years at Weir Cove and I will never forget
all of the memories that we all had there. He always talked about his family all of the time and was so
proud of his niece and nephews. Dave was such a wonderful person. God Bless.
Gary and Debbie Armentrout
Carol, Donald and Rita, I am so sorry to hear about Dave. He was such a kind man, and a lot of fun. I remember when he took Brenda and me to the Bon Jovi concert when we were in high school! We had so much fun! That’s when he affectionately known to us as “crazy Dave”! He will be greatly missed. Sorry I can’t be there with You today. I will be on vacation. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Lisa Hulburd (Orecchio)
Rita, Walt and the Cantini family; So shocked and sorry to hear of Davids passing. I never heard of it until now. Dave was such a kind person and all around nice Guy. Was truly a pleasure knowing Dave and working with him for all those years at WeirCove…Sympathy and Prayers to You all. Karl & Lisa Hatala
Rita and the Cantini Family, So sorry to hear about David. I remember all of you when you lived on Elaine Street here in Weirton. I especially remember Dave from School. Our deepest sympathies. I wish we that we would have been home to give you are personal condolences. May he rest in peace.
Teresa and Emanuel Starvaggi
Happy 70th Birthday Dave! Until we meet again, Love, Walt & Rita Tuchalski