In loving memory of

David P Cerniglia
April 12, 1963 - May 13, 2018

David P. Cerniglia, 55, of North Port, FL passed away May 13. 2018. He was born April 12, 1963 in Queens, NY to Phillip and Emily Cerniglia.

David was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and step-father who was known as Super Dave to everyone he worked with. David did Stucco work in the county for many years. He eventually left the stucco business and soon found his dream job. David helped run a company, M&C Assemblies, whose employees assembled products for Home Depot, Lowe's and other stores. Eventually becoming the "Operations Manager" David became a valuable and much loved member of this team. He made hundreds of friends along the way. This was a job that he loved with all his heart for people who loved him back just as much. In addition to his job, David spent his spare time making craft items to sell at Art and Craft shows all over Florida. He was the inventor of the "Sea Shell Oil Lamp" which have been sold all over the world.

He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Susan McNichol, his son Joseph Cerniglia and his wife Stephanie; his daughter Alannah Cerniglia and her partner Jordan Brown, and his two grandsons, Antonio and Julius. David is also survived by his step-daughter Angela McKamey and her daughters Graci McKamey, Rhiannon Ledoux, her husband Robert, Jesse Tyler King and her partner Josh Carter. He is also survived by his mother, Emily Cerniglia, his brother Craig Cerniglia and his wife Beth and their children.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon till 2:00pm, Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 2405 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00pm at the funeral home.

Tributes

Mary Helen Houser wrote on May 19, 2018:

"Susan you were the love of his life and it is obvious in the pictures he adored you. You two made each others lives a joy and shared a passion for life that was undeniable. You were with him until the end and he will continue to stay by your side. Love you friend and am always here for you."

Susan McNichol wrote on May 17, 2018:

"I have never known a harder worker. David was the best, he worked 7 days a week and yet managed to find time to take us all to the beach every Sunday. A mother's day or birthday did not pass without him acknowledging it. He loved us like we were his own children. He is missed and will always be loved by his extended family. We will never forget the love he showed us and the laughs he gave us!! I love you David, you will always be with us. Love,  Angie"

Susan McNichol wrote on May 17, 2018:

"I have never known a harder worker. David was the best, he worked 7 days a week and yet managed to find time to take us all to the beach every Sunday. A mother's day or birthday did not pass without him acknowledging it. He loved us like we were his own children. He is missed and will always be loved by his extended family. We will never forget the love he showed us and the laughs he gave us!! I love you David, you will always be with us. Love,  Angie"

Nancy Frede wrote on May 16, 2018:

"Susan and family, Nick and I are so sorry for your loss!! Nancy Frede"