David Bruce Bolgiano

David Bruce Bolgiano

August 17, 1943 - June 20, 2016

Obituary

David Bruce Bolgiano (8/17/43) beloved husband, father and grandfather died as a result of vascular dementia and Parkinson's Disease on June 20, 2016. He was 72 years young. David (Davey, Davis, Frugal Man, Grumps or Mr. Fix-it, as he was known by many) was born in Baltimore, MD and moved to Havre De Grace, MD in 1953. He was employed at Cyanamid as an adhesives' lab technician for twenty years. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 4 years and was a member of the Joseph L. Davis American Legion Post 47. He built his home on Sherwood Lane and lived there for 40 years. He spent his happiest days with the love of his life, Vivien, and they spent his most recent years together in their home in downtown Havre de Grace overlooking the Susquehanna River. He also enjoyed family and friends, sail boating on the Susquehanna and Bay (on boats that he handmade), motorcycling around Havre de Grace, hunting with his brother, Ralph and building birdhouses and stools for his grandkids and friends and tinkering in his workshop. He was the son of Ralph E. Bolgiano and Helen Hoffacker who preceded him in death. David leaves behind many to cherish his memory, including his wife Vivien Klovanish Bolgiano, his brother, Ralph W. Bolgiano and wife, Christina Bolgiano; his children: Daniel Bolgiano (of Fort Myers, FL) and wife, Jennifer, and daughter Meg Ferguson (of Pasadena, MD) and husband Brian; four grandchildren who are fortunate to remember him in his prime: Eva and Elise Bolgiano and Davis and Wyatt Ferguson; three step-sons, Chad Gurrera, Thomas Gurrera and wife, Crystal, and Jerod Gurrera and wife Keriann; two step-grandchildren: Parker Gurrera and Francesca Gurrera. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Tarring Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001 on Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. for visitation and !2:00 for a memorial service. A celebration of his life will follow at Rock Run United Methodist Church 4102 Rock Run Road Havre de Grace, Md. 21078. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Memorial Fund Rock Run United Methodist Church or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at cbf.org. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001

Events

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Visitation
Sat Jun 25, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Service
Sat Jun 25, 2016 @ 12:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Sarah Fields/Bruce Wallace
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Bruce and I are thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
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John and Maureen Dubia
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We were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere sympathy to you. John and Maureen Dubia
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Carrie LaBar Tiedeken
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David was a special person. I absolutely loved his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by so many. My thoughts and love are with his family and friends.
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Jule Webber
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You were fortunate to find such a wonderful man. Your time with him was short but sweet. Hugs of strength.
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Deborah DeFrank
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Prayers,healing hugs and love to the family.
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Frank Ivins
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One of the kindest and gentlest men I have ever known. Rest in Peace David.

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