David Anthony Nolsheim

David A. Nolsheim, 70, of Madeira Beach, Florida, passed away on September 1, 2025. He was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and was raised by his mother the late Josephine Nolsheim of Neville Island, Pennsylvania. As a young adult, he was a volunteer firefighter for the local department in Pennsylvania. In order to pursue his dream of becoming a professional fire fighter, he moved to Florida. In 1981, David was hired by the St. Petersburgh Fire and Rescue Department. In that same year, he met and married his loving wife, Shirley. He was the father of three beautiful daughters and five amazing granddaughters.

David was a man of many talents. In his younger days, he was an avid water skier, and his love for the water carried over to his life in Florida. He embraced the Florida lifestyle and truly loved the warmth of the Florida weather. You could often find him on his boat scuba diving and spear fishing or in his garage tinkering around with tools and cars. He was also a licensed boat captain and talented musician.

Time with his family was always a top priority. He was involved in his daughters’ activities and supported their interests from the sidelines and auditoriums. He also told the best dad jokes ever heard.

Later on in life, David enjoyed things like going to the Tampa Bay Lightning games, cruising with friends, fishing with his daughters and sons-in-law, and spending time with his granddaughters. Family traditions were important to him and vacationing in the Florida Keys was always one he looked forward to.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine and sister, Carol. He was survived by his wife, Shirley, daughters, Ashley (Lane), Amanda (Matt), and Amy (Jim), five granddaughters, one step-granddaughter, and one step-grandson. He is also survived by many family members in both Pennsylvania and Florida consisting of cousins, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, and nephews.

David will always be remembered for his love of family and his courage professionally and personally.

All are warmly invited to attend any or all of the following services in his honor.

A funeral mass for David will be held 11am Friday, September 12, 2025 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Blvd, Largo, FL 33774. He will be laid to rest immediately following at Garden Sanctuary Cemetery, 7950 131st St N, Seminole, FL 33776.

A celebration of life will occur Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key, 1201 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767.

Parking Instructions for David's Celebration of Life :

Upon arrival, please pull up the resort entrance ramp and inform the valet that you are attending the Celebration of Life. You will be provided with a parking pass and then directed to self-park your vehicle.