"?Happy 60th Birthday FD in Heaven!!! We all miss and love you soooo much! We gather together in remembrance of you often and reminisce!!! You are so loved!!? We know you are always watching over us and that is very comforting!!! Love, Suey?"
In loving memory of
David E. Hummel
May 8, 1962 - February 6, 2021
David E. Hummel, 58, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 surrounded by his three eldest daughters.
Born in Derby, CT, David was the son of the late Henry Hummel and Shirley Faye (Jenkins).
David was a lifelong master electrician who enjoyed riding on his Harley and restoring antique cars. In his spare time, he loved gathering with family and friends, camping, and fishing. He could often be found socializing at the end of the bar at Scotty's Big Dawgs. He loved nothing more than spending time with his children and grandchildren.
David is survived by his beloved daughters Lisa Guadagni, Ashley Hummel, both of Portsmouth, Valerie Cavanagh and her husband Alexander of Middletown, and his youngest pride and joy, Alexandria Hummel of Middletown. He also leaves his grandchildren Charlotte Mae Guadagni, Mason David Smith, Penelope Rose Cavanagh and Tucker Alexander Cavanagh.
David was the brother of Durant Sanders (Kelly) of Maryville, TN, Donna Hummel of Middletown, Alton Hummel (Mary) of Port St. Lucie, FL, Judy Gautney of Portsmouth, and Bruce Smith Jr. (Angie) of Pinson, AL. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
David will always be remembered for his generous heart and love for his four daughters.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.
Graveside services will take place Friday at 12:00 PM at Middletown Cemetery, Corner of Turner and Wyatt Roads, Middletown.
Please remember, wearing masks and personal distancing are mandatory.
Due to the Department of Health's restrictions, only 15 people are allowed in the funeral home at one time. Please be aware there may be an extended wait time.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in whichever ways you wish.
Tributes
"One year has passed since David went to Heaven but we hold onto our beautiful memories of him and he watches over us and is always in our hearts! We miss him and love him sooo much!!! Suey and the girls??"
"Still missing my great buddy. Dave was a great friend. "
"It?s hard to believe it?s been 6 months that you went to Heaven. We all miss you and LOVE you so much and we will continue to show you how much you are LOVED each and every day and I know how proud you are of your girls, grandbabies and friends??? Suey "
"My heart aches to hear this news. David always had a way of making everyone laugh around him. So many memories of spending time with the family and seeing the girls grow! He will be deeply missed. Thinking of Lisa, Ashley & Valerie and sending thoughts, prayers and hugs."
"Dearest FD, Today was a tough day for your daughters, family and friends but you could feel the LOVE that surrounded the day. You were LOVED by so many people and that in turn comforted everyone!! We know you are watching over us and we will continue to show you each and every day how much you were LOVED!!! Always, Suey ???"
"Dave you are a loyal good friend one of the best on the island always true to your words going to miss you buddy Ken and the boys from D and M Tire R I P ??"
"I?m heart broken. Uncle David will be missed by so many. He was the best "
"My deepest sympathy to the family, My sweet David he was such a loving and caring young man, you will be sorely missed by many people you have crossed paths with in your short life time, I will miss your smile and you telling family and friends that\'s my Auntie Dume ,l will miss you sweetie God Bless ?till we all meet again heaven ?? Love forever Auntie Dume ??"
"We had the pleasure of getting to know Dave this past year while we both stayed at Pelham Court together during Covid for several weeks . Dave was such a nice guy and always there to lend a hand if we ever needed help. He will be surely missed and we are so sorry for your loss. The Moffatt Family "
"RIP Brother, you were always there for me."
"My sweet Daddy, I haven?t even had the words to speak since I kissed you goodbye the other night. This is the absolute worst heartbreak I have ever felt in my life. I keep thinking this isn?t real life and that you are going to come walking through the door again. I don?t even know how I am going to move on with life without my best friend and person but I do know that you were meant to be a dad and were the best one any of your girls could have ever asked for. I am so lucky that I got to be your daughter and got your for a dad. You will forever be my hero and thank you for everything you have done for me and taught me in life. I love you so much, it hurts. Fly high daddy! Love, Your middle baby ??"
"Ashley I so sorry for your loss RIP Dave ?"
"rip in peace my friend,we had some goood times together"
"FD, We will all miss you so much!!! Thank you for giving me two beautiful daughters and my beautiful step-daughter. Your daughters know that you will be deep in their hearts always and we LOVE you so much!!! Suey"
"Favorite memory that always gets a good laugh...yes Uncle David came along on my HONEYMOON!! Yes completely true story. I love you uncle and can\'t wait to see your big smile again. "
"We will miss your smiling face, your big heart, your never ending compassion for others. May God hold you in the palm of his hand, until we all meet again. Rest in peace our friend. "
"Rest in Peace brother My prayers are with your family Love you man , Tommy Moore "
"? RIP DAVID"
"RIP DAVID."