Not a day goes by where I think of my cousin/brother....I just laugh at all the times we had.....that will be my lasting memory until my time comes and then we can laugh in person again!!!!

To my dear cousin and brother in heaven......I think of you daily which rekindles all of the laughs and memories we experienced through the years!!! I miss you terribly and hope to come down  and see you and the family in the future!

Not a day goes by that Mike and I think of David. He was a wonderful brother to me and I wish his family the best of health moving forward. I am hoping to visit them in the near future. Rest In Peace. Your loving sister Sandra and brother-in-law Mike. PS we miss you dearly.

To our wonderful, kind, fun-loving, friend, Dave.  Words cannot describe the thoughts of not seeing you from day-to-day. We know that as time passes, our hearts will slowly mend.  We know that one day we will all meet again in the gates of heaven. We love you so much, Dave.  We thank you for the love and friendship that you gave us; a gift that we will always treasure in our hearts.  All our love, Mark and Arlene xoxoxoxox

 Dear Dave,  It broke my heart to hear of your passing but I know that you were always a man of faith, a loving father and husband as well as dedicated Detective in both the Housing and NYPD as well as the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. You’re in that special place in heaven awaiting its heroes, welcome home.  You were my partner for many years in the New York City Housing Authority Police Departments Detective Bureau, working the mean streets of the South Bronx.  I remember fondly when you first came to PSA 7 in the South Bronx as a brand-new rookie, not yet Detective and assigned my partner.  You came from PSA 8 in the North Bronx, working the Anti-Crime plain cloths unit. I explained to you that in the Detective Bureau things are done differently than in Anti-Crime, no cowboy stuff.  Well Dave, on our first day out the door, to conduct some interviews and follow-ups, we go into one of our projects and after one of our visits,  we head down the stairs constructed  of cement and cinder blocks and what do you see, a drug deal from above.  I remember that before I can tell you not to bother, you leap from the top of the staircase, flying through the air like “SUPEMAN” and land right on top of the dealer holding a fistful of crack vials and money in his hand.  It was like an explosion of crack vials and confetti flying through the air, bodies landing on the concrete floor below, with you on top of a stunned drug dealer. I recall that you looked up at me with that BIG Dave smile, glasses tilted to the side but still on your face, and all I can think of is a picture of Clark Kent, superman’s counter identity, looking up at me, proud of your catch.  Well, it was tough explaining to our Sergeant that we made a drug arrest in the Detective Bureau but we survived and we survived much more.   My Dear friend Dave, this was the beginning of many adventures and good times with you as my partner, my friend and brother, I will miss you.

My dear Uncle Dave, my heart breaks and it still does not seem real that you have left this earth.  My deepest condolences to my Aunt Nydia, and cousins Christina and Ralph, whom he cherished.  My Uncle had an unbelievable career as a public servant, was one of the smartest people you would have ever met & valued family and friends above all. He was generous to a fault. One of a kind, lived life to its fullest and was SO loved by so many-everyone has a Dave story :).

He was my brother and I’d favorite Uncle-although we lived on opposite sides of the country, he always made a point to come visit, so it never felt like we lived far apart. He cultivated a love for all things New York in us although we grew up in New Mexico. I fondly remember a giant stuffed ET he got “off the back of a truck” in NYC for me..I loved that thing and kept until college, although my poor mother had to keep sewing its neck up! He never missed a Christmas card or birthday. My Uncle missed my wedding 15 years ago because of hurricanes closing down airports in Florida , so he tried to go to Atlanta to get a flight to New Mexico..that’s the kind of man he was.

I will miss your voice, your stories, your sense of humor, your presence and warmth. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel, while the earth has lost a great man. We love you Uncle Dave!

There are simply no words....I am completely devastated today, my heart will heal eventually but the memories will never fade away. 60 years we were together, my cousin, my brother I never had....We never had a disagreement, never had an argument but we laughed our way through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. All of the things we had done together, whether in the Bronx or in NJ, was nothing short of amazing. I am so blessed to have had you in my life as I will overtake this sadness with the memories that we shared....I will continually laugh about our times together....until we meet again!!!! Dave, you were one of a kind, a great family man and friend to others. Godspeed brother your journey is over here and you are now in the hands of the Lord. Don't give him any shots as he is pretty good on the links!

Forever in our memories,  we think of you with love and affection 

I remember the many times you had us over when you lived upstate and made us pasta and your homemade sauce. You Vic,the kids and I would dance and sing to Frank Sinatra as you cooked. We would stay up all night talking laughing and hanging out with your neighbors. My kids to this day never forget those days.Every time I hear Frank  Sinatra I think of you.The reason we moved upstate was because of you.The reason we moved to Florida was because if you.Loved you so much.You were such a enormous part of our lives .You were my husband Victor"s partner in the NYPD, his friend  our friend my kids  ❤  you so much.Dave you were an amazing man ,friend cop,husband father.Love you forever. May you rest in God's loving arms.Until we meet again. 

Dearest Nydia, Christina, and Ralph:
I cannot say enough how very sorry I am.  It still doesn't seem real.  My heart is with you guys now and always.  Never hesitate to call us for anything.  You are truly family.  Love you guys. 
Dave was more to me than my partner in the NYPD.  He was my friend and brother.  Dave taught me so many valuable lessons, both on the job and off, the best advice, "Sit back and watch the show", and then he'd chuckle.  So many memories that I will always keep close to my heart.  Stops at the Pine, trips to the Portofino,  Yahtzee  games on the turn around, our time working together at the OCME during 9-11 (Mr. Chelsea, lol), enjoying fine wines and singing like "two happy idiots" (as Dave would say) and so much more.  A selfless man, a family loving man, an unconditional friend.   I was saddened when he left NY in 2002, but we always made it a point to see each other whenever I was in Florida or he was in NY (for Bleeker Street Pizza and The Pine of course).  I cannot believe God has taken Dave from us so soon.   He must've really needed a special angel is all I can think of.  Well, he got the best.  So, my friend, you know how much I love and miss you.  You touched my life so deeply and will never be forgotten.  We will all be together again one day.  Until then, rest easy...'I'll bring the wine'...

Words cannot express the grief that my husband Michael and myself are feeling with the loss of my brother David. My brother Dave and I were 9 years apart but were very close. We lived in different states Arizona and Florida. I was blessed with a wonderful sister-in-law, niece  and nephew.Dave was a great family man and loved life lived it to the fullest. Whenever he had the opportunity to connect with family he did it. I thank God we were able to get together last June in Arizona. We will always remember the good times we had together. Although the physical part is gone, Dave will always be in our hearts and memory forever.Rest in peace Dave we love you. Your sister Sandra and brother-law Mike.

Uncle Dave was more like the big brother I never had than an uncle.  Some of my fondest childhood memories involve just me and him hanging out, whether that was him taking me to my first Mets game at Shea or playing catch with me in the backyard as I tried to break off a curve ball.  He always had the biggest personality to go along with his huge heart.  He always made time for family and friends, truly living his “best life.”  While he was taken way too early, I find comfort knowing that he lived the life he wanted to live...we should all strive to do the same.  While we didn’t spend as much time together as I grew up and started my career and family, whenever we did speak or spend time together, it was like no time had passed.  I’m not great with lengthy, emotional posts, so I’ll end by saying I miss you and love you.  Without a doubt, the best uncle a nephew could have asked for.

I know you’re in heaven smiling down on your family, I’m glad you’re in a peaceful place with our Maker. The times I was over your house to hang out with Christina was everything.. always barbecuing or offering us snacks and other fun things to do at our sleepovers. You were an amazing adult figure in my life, such a kind heart! Thank you for being an awesome dad to your family and a amazing Husband to your wife. You will be missed greatly.  The few times you would come into my job I’d get so happy to see you cause over the years everybody gets busy. But you were still so kind. You are loved and missed. Rest easy 💕. 

On 4/18/20, we learned of the unfortunate death of our friend Dave. There are no words to describe the utter grief that we are feeling right now, and I cannot possibly imagine the shock and sorrow that has been thrust on your family as well.
I will always remember fondly the experiences we had over the last 30 plus years, from the NYPD to playing golf on his last day. It is true that he was taken from us too soon, and I think you share my sentiment that it feels a little unfair that such a thoughtful man's life has ended with so much living left to do. It is my firm belief that bad things that happen to good people serve a greater good, and Dave's death will, I believe, teach us all something if we only let ourselves be taught. Right now, we all are trudging through the mourning process, but with support from friends and family, I know we will get through it. Dave’s days on Earth are over and he is in a much better place waiting for the day when we can join him.  Dave lived a full life, to quote Frank Sinatra, “For what is a man, what has he got, If not himself, then he has naught, Not to say the things that he truly feels, And not the words of someone who kneels, The record shows I took all the blows, And did it my way”.  Dave did it his way.
During this difficult time for your family, I would like to extend a helping hand if you will have it. Please don't hesitate to call us for any reason. Please accept our sincerest condolences and know that we are here with you through it all if you need us.

Yours in mutual grief,
Anthony Duarte & Barbara Kania


Dave worked at PSA #8(NYC Housing Authority P.D.) when I was there as a Sergeant in the mid 1980s.  He was a TRUE GENTLEMAN and a sharp and smart cop.  It was truly a pleasure and honor working with him.  I thank him for steering me to his uncle's hotdog stand along I-95 for the best chili dog(s) I've ever had!  I am so, so sorry that this world has lost a good, good man.
Stephen P. Radacinski, Retired Sergeant, NYCHAPD

All I can say about Dave is that he was a beautiful human being loved by everyone.  Always there for the family. The best brother-in-law one could ever have.  It's so hard to believe you are gone. Thank you for all you did for the family.  We love and will miss you dearly. Truly a child of God.  RIP forever Dave.
Vaya con Dios. 

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

David Louis Gallinari

5 juin 1955 – 18 avril 2020

Deltona Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens

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