David Orlando Varela, 36, of Lutz, FL died at his brother’s residence in Tampa, Florida on November 19, 2011 from natural causes.
He was born on May 1, 1975 in New York, NY and worked in the restaurant business. He attended Grace Family Church in Lutz, Florida and was very active in the outreach program.
He is survived by his mother and father, brother, children, step children, fiancé, uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of very dear and loving friends to all. His brother, “Pooky” was a constant companion, best friend and considered his brother, David, his “Super Hero”. David loved his mother and father and thought the world of them. He was hilarious, fun loving, and worshiped God to the fullest. God was so good to David and he believed that God will take care of him. His spirit is with the Lord.
David's funeral was 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Grace Family Church, 5101 Van Dyke Road, Lutz, Florida 33558 with Pastor Fritz Ruhe, officiating.
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My sincere condolences to Pooky, Linda, David’s Dad, kids, fiance’ n all fam n friends. I was an old friend from LOLHS of his. I saw him for the first time in years a few months ago. He was the same person I loved to be around when I was a kid….
I know his memory will never parish, but live on in the fond memories of the people who knew him. I wanted n meant to go to his wake service, and unfortunately did not….:-(
My friends Tanya, Judy, Jackie & n I were shocked and deeply saddened by the aweful news….On behalf my friends and I…we pray that David rest in peace, and may all of his family…especially kids, find peace.
Sincerely,
Jenny “China” Racoma
Linda,
My heartfelt condolences to you an your family. No parent should ever have to prepare a going home ceremony for there child. My prayers are with you and your entire family inthis time of need and always. David (My chicken Man”, he made sure I had my baked chicken!) As I liked to call him as he would always greet me with a smile and have something kind and funny to add at every visit your family restaurant. May God continue to Bless you all and may you feel his loving presence daily.
Kind Regards,
Shanda
Hello honey I first want to tell you I love you dearly and always will. The kids and I miss you more then you could ever imagine. We want to thank you for all you have given us your love being the first and how you cared and always brought a smile to our faces and the laughter you brought also. I want to thank you for being the man you were and will always be you are one amazing man and fiance. You have changed our lives and for this I could never thank you enough. You made me realize what it is to be loved. I will forever miss your smiles and laughter and our silly talks and how we made one another laugh so hard till we cried and our stomachs hurt lol. I think of you every second of everyday honey and the pain of you not being present hurts and still brings tears of sadness. I will forever love you and miss you dearly and the kids will forever love and miss you also. Listen honey save me a place up there next to you and you better have those arms open wide for when its my time to come up to those gates to heaven I need to see that smile and those arms open wide to give me that hug that I miss so much.. I love you David Orlando Varela love always your wifey.
We all miss you. I know little david and Tina will be lost woithout you. Tina is strong and I know she will continue to keep your memory alive. I will continue to make sure Tina and lil David are doing ok. Tina told me you had not been feeling well and she was worried about you but never did we think this was going to happen. You are missed by so many and WILL NEVER be forgotten. RIP….
i love you david. i’ll always miss you. i’ll always miss talking to you every night. i’ll always remember our memories. i’ll always miss the way u could make me laugh. i’ll always miss how understanding you were & how u always cared. i’ll always miss everything about you. i can’t wait to see you again. forever & always
david im your daughter even though i never met you only when i was a baby i feel like i have known you for years and i just want you to know i love you R.I.P
Didn’t know this page was here, just wanted to show my condolences to Linda & family. This is a poem to Big David. I love you & miss you. You will always have a special place in my heart.
Thank you for leaving me your son.
He brings me life, as once you did for him.
Although I cannot hope to salve his grief,
Nor fill his cup of joy back to the brim,
Know your flame of love has been passed on.
Your memory will help my love along,
Out of pain his happiness to win
Upon the sweet green fields of my belief.