David R. Stone, 42, of Dunedin, FL, formerly of Wellington, FL, died June 3, 2012 at Brookside Hospice House, Palm Harbor, FL.
Born in Detroit, MI, he moved to Hudson, FL, from Hawaii in 1978. He was a 1987 graduate of Hudson High School where he was active in track, cross country, and football. He broke the sophomore school record in cross country. David worked for Disney Properties, and as a server for Rain Forest Café, manager at Planet Hollywood in Orlando and Las Vegas, and The Cheesecake Factory in West Palm Beach. He was a football fan of the Miami Dolphins and UF Gators. David was always smiling, laughing, and joking around. He was a friend to everyone he met.
Survivors include his mother, Bendetta “Bernie” Stone of Dunedin; best friend, Christine Hueppchen of Wellington; three aunts, Jean Vandel, Carmela Bellia, and Josie Maceroni; uncle, Merle Stone; and many friends.
A celebration will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Dunedin Assembly of God, 885 Lake Haven Road, Dunedin 34698.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Dunedin Assembly of God or the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760, www.thehospicefoundation.org.
Please sign the guestbook below.
You will be missed by so many Dave. I love you my brother and promise that you will never be forgotten.
Dave you will truly be missed.
Dave, it has been many years since I heard your name but I remember what fun we had together at good ole’ Hudson High. You were always so full of life. You will be missed. My heart aches for your family but you are at peace now and no longer hurting. Thoughts and prayers to the Stone family.
So sorry I couldn’t return home to see you. We were great friends when we were younger. I think of you whenever Im home. Rest now brother. I’ll see you again.
I’ve often wondered about you over the years since we “grew up”. I was so sad to hear of you in this way. You were a wonderful person, and will be very missed. Until we meet again…
I had not thought about Dave in a long time but he was my friend at Hudson and we hung out. He was always smiling and joking around. I remember good times with Dave every time I look at my High School scrap book. He will be missed.
David, I am so thankful that I had you in my life. We had so many great times. I will never forget our year of travel in 2006! Your friendship was unconditional. I love you and I miss you!
So blessed to have gotten to know you my little sly stallone. I shared many get memories of you. Know you left your mark on me and many others. You will carry on in spirit. Rip david
David-
The things I remember most about you were your kindness to others and always being in a good mood and staying positive. I didn’t know you long, but you were a great guy. RIP…
Jeanne
To my best friend, a caring soul, who provided me with some of the best times in my life. From high school, college, numerous jobs and countless concerts, we always made the best of times no matter the circumstances. David, you will be missed, but never forgotten. My tears will eventually dry, but our memories will always shine. You were loved by many and brought a smile to all you touched. I will never stop telling our stories. Be at peace my friend and rest your soul. We will meet again and when we do, it will be “Nothing but a Good Time”. I love you…
David, I will always remember your contagious smile and strong determination to succeed when running cross country. I guess God has messages he needs delivered and was looking for someone to run them from place to place. I will miss you! God Bless!
RIP, and your family are in my prayers
RIP, and your family are in my prayers
You were truly one of a kind! Your sense of humor and fun spirit will be missed by many! My prayers and thoughts are with your loved ones.
Thoughts and prayers for friends and family. May you be at peace knowing he is in good hands and resting among the stars!
David, I look back on times at Hudson and think of you there – you were a joy to know. I most remember your smile…and look forward to seeing it again. My prayers and sympathies are with your family.
Some great memories come to mind when I think back to our Junior High and High School days. I will never forget them. Rest in peace my friend. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
David you were my husband, my love and my friend. After all these years of looking for you my heart breaks to know you that you are gone. You will always be a part of my soul my beautiful boy. One of my favorite memories of us was dancing to “Nights in White Satin” and you singing in my ear. Our first date to Disney world when you made me go on the tea cups and I threw up in every bathroom in the park. We shared laughter, tears and secrets. I will never forget you or the time we spent together in this life. Bless your soul & rest in peace my love.
Dave, when I think about you,I think of the days when all of you were in high school and all the good times, you, Joey, Mike, Tom & David had, I remember the smile that was always on your face. You will be missed. God be with you!
I know it’s been a while but,I will always cherish the smile you had for all and your winning attitude. You touched the lives of all you encountered. Until we meet again may you rest in peace my friend.
David you were very special to Jerry & I. I know when you were with Mike you guys were having the time of your life. R.I.P my friend!
Bernie & family,
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I wasn’t close to you, but my memories of you are with you smiling mischeviously or laughing. I know that you will be truly missed by many. Peace be with you.