David J. Stiklaitis of Hatfield, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on April 11, 2019. David was born in Philadelphia on November 1, 1955. He was 63 years old at the time of his untimely death. David’s parents were Joseph V. Stiklaitis and Mary Stiklaitis, both of whom are deceased. David is survived by his sister, Mary Ellen Casey and ten nieces and nephews, Anne Marie Casey, Colleen Baker, Meghan Casey, Lawrence J. Casey, III, Kristin Casey, Mary Catherine Casey, Brian Casey, Michael Casey, Sean Casey and Kevin Casey. David will be remembered for his artistic sensibilities, devotion to his Catholic faith, love of life and love of animals.
Family and friends may pay their respects at St, Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church in Lansdale, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 11:00 AM. David will be interred immediately following Mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reception announcements will be provided.
If additional information is needed, please contact J. Boyd McIlvaine, Jr., Funeral Director, at Simcox-McIlvaine, 532 East Main Street, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446, (215)-855-3434.
I literally knew David my entire life. Our parents were friends from the time they were young couples until they passed. Our families spent so much time together over the years. I am heartbroken over the loss of this good hearted soul. I know, however, he is happy and at peace now with those he loved the most! Rest In Peace Dave! We have all gained a guardian angel!💕💕
I met David at Artman where he was a wonderful and multi-talented program director. Both of my parents enjoyed knowing him and I always looked forward to seeing him when I visited. I was happy for him when he retired but I missed seeing him as did my parents. I really enjoyed getting to know him, he is missed by many.
St Williams Class of ’69 will miss you
David: Thank you for all of the fine work you did for us in our reunion efforts. I never took the one opportunity
we had to meet face to face again.
Dave has been a dear friend of mine and my family for over 30 years. My family always considered him a true member of our family. Life just is not the same, already. I keep looking out the window , looking for you to stop by. I miss you, my dear friend, more than you could know. You touched so many people with your kind heart, crazy wit, creativity and your ability to make people smile. I hope you are happy being reunited with your parents and family. I am trying to love Lily the same way you did, but I know she misses Daddy. So many of us who knew you and loved you are feeling a void. Life just won’t be the same. Rest in peace, my dear Dave. Love, Donna Dean
Hi Donna, I just heard about David today. So sad to hear he passed. He was one of the earth’s living saints. I will always remember him and his dog Sophie with great fondness. I hope you are doing well.
– Trisha Lamb
Oh, how I miss you! I hold in my heart all the times we spent together – the laugh, the tears & the multitude of phone calls since I moved. You will always be an especially dear friend. I find comfort in knowing you are with your Lord. Linda
Both my wife (who passed in April 2017) and I were good friends with Dave for more than 35 years. Dave was witty, eclectic, artistic, sentimental and very independent. Every year Dave would host a Christmas Eve dinner celebration with family and friends which included his home made candy treats. There was always an empty place setting for those who had passed before. Dave reminded us of what Christmas really meant. We will really miss you Dave and miss your great stories you would tell and by just being there. And our fond memories of you will continue. May you rest in peace…….Jim Mc Ginty and daughter Sarah
The world will not be the same – ever. Even though I moved away, I will miss our calls back and forth. We talked so often, I keep expecting you to call! I could always count on you and felt privileged to be your friend. I am so sad but at the same time, I know you are safe in the arms of our Lord. Much love, Linda
YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED, DAVID. WE’LL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES, ESPECIALLY MEN’S DINNER. JOE & ROBERTA FOSTER