David Lee Popish
June 18, 1953 ~ January 12, 2019
David Lee Popish, 65, of Weirton, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born June 18, 1953 in Steubenville, he was the son of the late Elwood “Woody” and Mildred Douglas Popish.
David retired as a Lieutenant from the Weirton Police Department. Currently he was working at the Hancock County Sheriff Department and for the state of West Virginia Table Gaming.
David dearly loved his children and pets. He enjoyed working on and painting cars. He especially loved Corvettes and GTO’s. He was known for cooking his mom’s famous wedding soup. He was also a diehard Steeler fan and enjoyed watching Family Feud and visiting Disney World.
He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.
He will lovingly be remembered by his fiancé Erica Risler of Weirton; sons Shawn (Melinda) Popish of Follansbee, Eric (Stacy) Popish and Caiden Popish all of Weirton; daughter McKenna Lee Popish of Weirton; step-children Brianna and Jordyn Risler of Toronto, OH; grandchildren Jaetin, Tristan, Haylee and Ethan Popish; step-grandchildren Makayla and Madison Moore and sisters Nancy Kowalski of New Cumberland, Sharon (Geno) Proia of Florida, Suzanne (Scott) Resnick of Arizona and Diane (Dale) Smith of North Carolina.
Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4, 6-9 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Rev. Father Anthony G. Thurston., will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice in memory of David.
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So sorry for your loss. He was always very good to us. Prayers for all of you.
Prayers for Dave and his family
So sorry to read of Dave’s passing. Offering my condolences to Nancy, Erica and the rest of his family. — Sue Tucker
Dave was a true friend to me and my family always. You will be sadly missed. Rest in pease my friend. Our love and prayers to your family. Love, Gary, Vicki Williams and family
“The Final Inspection” The policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining. Just as brightly as his brass. “Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?” The policeman squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t, Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent, Because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny, That wasn’t mine to keep…. Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place Among the people here. They never wanted me around Except to calm their fear. If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, It needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don’t…..I’ll understand. There was silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. “Step forward now, policeman, You’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in hell.” Author Unknown Sleep well
My Prayers are with you all across the miles! God Bless You All! Trina
Great friend of the family. You’ll be missed. So many great memories..Love and prayers to the family..God Bless.
The entire Gordon family is so sorry for your loss of your brother. David was one of the nicest and kindest man I’ve ever known. RIP David. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dave changed so many lives. A good man who would help anyone. He was my supervisor for ten years, and a friend for 12. Even after I moved to Louisiana, Dave always said hello on holidays. He changed my life for the better, and I will always remember that. I pray your family will find peace with his passing. Mark Burriss former Lottery Investigator.
Nancy and family, our deepest sympathies in the loss of David. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincerest condolences. Rich and Diane Ceraolo
My deepest condolences to Dave’s family and loved ones. Sue Tucker