David M. Tarabochia
Published December 5, 2012
David Michael Tarabochia
May 20, 1952 – December 5, 2012
David Michael Tarabochia, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He was born on May 20, 1952 and was 60 years of age.
David was born and raised on Bainbridge Island, WA. At the age of 13, David started his career as a commercial fisherman purse seining in Larsen Bay, AK with his father Jack. He developed lifetime friends during his early years on Bainbridge and was a recognized part of the community. He literally helped build many of the developments on the Island during his time working for Ben Clemmons Bulldozing. David also spent many years delivering heating oil to homes on Bainbridge Island during his time working for Hemphill Oil Company and then through his own business, Bainbridge Heating Oil.
David was a single father to his two children and raised them with unconditional love and support. He was tenderhearted and adored his family. He was a big guy
with a contagious smile and a huge heart. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. David
will be missed by many but especially his children Dominic and Nicole.
He is survived by his children Dominic Tarabochia (Wendy) of Danville, CA, and Nicole Tarabochia of Monterey, CA; grandchild Neviah Hagio of Monterey, CA; and siblings Barbara Tarabochia of Hoodsport, WA and Steven Tarabochia of Poulsbo, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marcia Tarabochia.
A graveside service was held December 10 at the Port Blakely Cemetery on Bainbridge Island, WA. A Celebration of Life will followed at The Manor House on Bainbridge.
Please sign the online Guest Book for the family at: www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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