David Joseph Civiello, Jr.

David Joseph Civiello, Jr., 47, of New Philadelphia passed away Sunday February 22, 2015. Born November 20, 1967 he is a son of David (Laurel) Civiello, Sr. of New Philadelphia and Marie (Larry) Adam of Bowerston.
David graduated from Tuscarawas Central Catholic Schools in 1986. He was currently attending Kent State University where he was nearing completion of his business degree.
David was co-owner and manager of the former Perfect Pets Shop in Dover. He was an excellent cook and bartender and enjoyed antiquing, fishing, as well as volunteering his time at local food banks and soup kitchens.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Dana (Coney) DiGenova, Mellissa (David) Doran, Paul (Amy) Adam, Larry S. (Amy) Adam, Karen (Matt) Kershner, Kathy (Richard) Sanchez, and Laurie Adam; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Carmen and Nellie Civiello and his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Helen Galli.
A celebration of life, led by David’s uncle Babe, will be held from 2-4 pm on Sunday, March 8 at the R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home at Dennison. Those wishing to his memory by a charitable contribution are encouraged to do so to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society or your local Food Bank.
“Grief never ends, but changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith, it is the price of love.”