Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

David Furmanchik Obituary

FURMANCHIK, David David H. Furmanchik, 44, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away suddenly at his home Monday, March 3, 2008. Dave, as he was affectionately known, had a huge heart and gave unconditionally of his time, humor, hard work and affection to all who came to know him. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. David was born January 14, 1964 in Aliquippa, PA, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Furmanchik, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, SC. He was the youngest of four children and graduated from Monessen High School, in Monessen, PA in 1982. Shortly afterward he moved to Washington, DC, where he met and married Melissa M. Groves of Vienna, VA. In 2000, David and Melissa moved to Mt. Pleasant to be closer to family here and in Florida. David owned his own successful commercial contracting company, DAVCON, Inc. David was an incredibly loving and devoted husband, dad, son, brother and uncle. Besides riding his Harley-Davidson, dirt biking with his son or shopping with his daughter, he was happiest when he could make a friend, relative or stranger laugh. David is survived by his wife, Melissa; one son, Max, ten and one daughter, Carly, seven; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Furmanchik, Jr. of Mt Pleasant; his brother and sister-in-law, Andrew (Bud) and Jonnie Furmanchik and their children, Andrew, Christian, Joanna and Mary Grace, all of Mt. Pleasant. He is also survived by his sisters, Rebecca J. Furmanchik of Chicago, IL and Debra F. Brown (Furmanchik) and her husband, Howard and their two sons, Rudder and Kep Brown of Sullivan's Island, SC. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Richard and Beverly Groves, of Palm Coast, FL, his sister-in-law, Debbie Smith and her daughters, Julianna and Heather of Alexandria, VA, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at 1:00 pm Thursday March 6, 2008 at Christ Episcopal Church, Mt. Pleasant, SC. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. The family will receive friends at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mt. Pleasant Chapel on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 409 King Street, Suite 300, Charleston, SC 29403 or Christ Episcopal Church Building Fund, 2304 N. Highway 17, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for David Furmanchik

22 Entries

John Lauteri

March 13, 2008

To The Furmanchik Family,

So sorry for your loss, David has earned his wings for sure.

Sincerely, John "Beef" Lauteri and Family

Kelly Dudas

March 13, 2008

It broke our hearts to have just heard of Dave's passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife and children for the loss of a truly special man. We feel deeply blessed to have known him and the Furmanchik family.

Sorrowfully,

Kelly Dudas, mother Ginnie, brother Joe and sisters Ginger and Maureen

March 12, 2008

Dear Melissa, Max, Carly and Family,
Words cannot express my sorrow at Dave's passing. I will always remember his positive attitude and uplifting personality. I loved seeing him at the kid's soccer games. He was so proud to watch the kids play sports. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Chris and Lisa Shimakonis (Mt. Pleasant, SC)

Hannah Miller

March 9, 2008

Dear Furmanchik Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and wish I could have done more to help Mr. Furmanchik. You and your family are still in my prayers and I pray God will help guide you through this very hard time.

Hannah Miller

Patty Chan Masztak

March 8, 2008

The Furmanchik Family:
I graduated from High School with Dave and was very sad to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathy and prayers for all of you.

Michael Apodiakos

March 7, 2008

Mrs and Mrs Furmanchik and family.

Our deepest sympathy, and my prayers go to all of you.

Michael Apodiakos and family

Todd Davis

March 7, 2008

Bud - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dr. Todd Davis

Kerry Carpenter

March 6, 2008

I meet Dave shortly after he moved to SC and worked on several projects with him he was allways easy going and fun to work with and a very hard worker I will miss him very much

June Phillips

March 6, 2008

I was sorry and shocked to hear about David. My deepest sympathy to Melissa, the children, David's parents and siblings.

Ted & Judy Pettko

March 5, 2008

The Furmanchik Families:

It is with our deepest sympathy for the loss of David who so lovingly touched each of your lives. May all the love that he shared with each of you help to bring you comfort at this most sorrowful time.You are in our prayers & we regret deeply not being able to attend his viewing or service.

Karen DeJong

March 5, 2008

Frank and I are both devastated to hear of Dave's passing. He was a wonderful man who loved you and his children deeply. Please call us if you need anything, we are there for you, at any time.

Bernie Sarra

March 5, 2008

Melissa, Max, Karly
Mr. & Mrs. Furmanchik
Bud, Becky and Debbie,
It is with our deepest sympathy and terrific sadness that we write on Dave's passing. I am also so very sorry that I am unable to attend his service's tonight and tommorow. Although the many miles may have seperated us I still consider Dave one of my closest friends. You will be missed my friend but I promise you, you will never be forgotten. May God bless all of you and strenghten you to get through these sad days.
With all of our love and prayers,
Bernie, Angela, Victoria and Bernie

Carol Kovalchuk

March 5, 2008

My deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.

March 5, 2008

Melissa, Max and Carly,
Our hearts are broken for you--please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Alisa, Cameron and Christopher White

Taylor Lee

March 5, 2008

Dave will always be a part of my most fond memories and forever a part of my life. I am truly blessed to have experienced his warmth, humor, friendship, and work. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

March 5, 2008

We are good friends of Howard and Deb Brown and met David through them and we are so sorry to hear about your family's loss. You,your children and the rest of his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Sherry Bayne

Ali Frick

March 5, 2008

Dear Melissa, Max, Carly, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was privileged to know Dave and to work with him. My prayers are with you all during this time of grief.

Deb Billick

March 5, 2008

My heart goes out to all of you at this time and in the days ahead.

John, Mona Flinn

March 5, 2008

Dear Andrew and Anne:

I am so sorry for your loss, may God be with you all at this time of sorrow. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.

Albert & Carol Bove

March 5, 2008

Andrew, Ann and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God bless and guide you in your grief.

Nadine & Scott Baron

March 5, 2008

Andrew, Ann & Family
Our deepest sympathy at this unimaginable time. Our thoughts and our hearts are with you.

Rebecca Puett

March 5, 2008

Melissa, Max, Karly and Family,
I send my deepest sympathy to you all. I feel blessed for the time I got to know David and for my kids to have been blessed by knowing him. Melissa you and the kids are in our prayers and may God guide you through this time of sorrow.
Love, Rebecca, Will, Samantha and Caroline Puett

Showing 1 - 22 of 22 results