1942 – 2013

RUMFORD — David Joseph Jannace, age 71, of Ernest Street passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, at Rumford Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born in Rumford on July 27, 1942, a son of Peter J. and Mary (DiPinto) Jannace.

David was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School, Class of 1962. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Okinawa.

For 40 years, David was a wholesale dealer in the fruit produce business and later was owner of Dave’s Fruit Stand in Mexico for many years.

His passion was selling his fruit and produce to many old and new customers, and he would travel to Boston to get fresh produce.

David was a history buff and enjoyed reminiscing with his cousin, John Capponi, and nephew, Nick Lavorgna Jr., and other family members.

He was a member of the VFW Rumford, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion in Dixfield.

Surviving are his companion of 21 years, Evelyn Murray; two brothers, Peter Jannace and wife, Karen, of Brockton, Mass., and Francis Jannace and wife, Dorothy, of Rumford; three sisters, Marion Arsenault, Pauline Lavorgna and husband, Nick Sr., of Peru, and Joanne Anderson and husband, Lee, of Cherry Valley, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. Other survivors include his extended family, William Murray and wife, Kelly, and children, Bruce Murray and wife, Paula, and children, Kathy Rutherford and husband, Jeffrey, and children, Kevin Murray and wife, Marcia, and children; and his beloved poodle, Santos.

He was predeceased by his parents; his nephew, Gregory Anderson; and a brother-in-law, Alvin Arsenault.

The family would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the doctors and nurses at Rumford Hospital and CMMC, good friends and nurses at FML Umbagog Dialysis Center in Wilton, family friend, Betty Sargent and good friend, Larry Gomez. Also many thanks to Evelyn for her endless trips taking David to dialysis and always being there for him.

You are invited to share your,thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Jannace family by visiting their guestbook at www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com.