David A. Breakiron Sr.

Dave passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family. We will miss his wit, funny jokes, and bear hugs. The world lost a gentle giant and a loving human on November 14, 2023. He definitely made this world a better place. David was a loving husband to the love of his life Diana for 52 years. They were married for 49 years and would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 13, 2024. He was an extraordinary father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He started his career in commercial construction with Christiana Construction in 1978. Dave spent a few years with Bancroft Construction and started with EDIS Construction in 2008. He retired from the EDIS family in 2021 due to illness. Dave was an avid motorcycle lover who enjoyed riding with his sons and brother as often as he could. He was a life member of ABATE of Delaware and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) representative for the State of Delaware. His second love was music. He enjoyed live music and loved seeing the local bands -especially shows at the St. Georges Country Store (thank you Gene and Jen). Dave was a very talented carpenter, and he loved making cigar box guitars for his musician friends. Out of all the hats he wore, his favorite job was being a Campmaster at Camp Rodney Scout Reservation. He enjoyed his weekends at Rodney doing skill events with the scouts and hanging out with his crew. Dave received the Silver Beaver Award from Del-Mar-Va Council in May 2022. David is survived by his cherished wife of 49 years, Diana Breakiron; sons, David Breakiron Jr. (Nicole) and Douglas Breakiron (Sonya); mother, Ethel Bowser; siblings: Jeanne Dolinger (Mike), Rose Carey, Don Breakiron (Pam), Dan Breakiron (Virginia), and Dean Breakiron (Nadine); 7 grandchildren: Kevin, Alexis, Kaylah, David III (Brittney), Courtney (Jon), Kelsie (Seamus), and Douglas Jr.; 6 great-grandchildren: Keegan, Major, Kyler, McKenzie, Everly, and Penelope; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Breakiron. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 10:30 AM – 12 Noon at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a celebration of David’s life at 12 Noon. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in David’s memory to Camp Rodney, 400 Rodney Scout Rd, North East, MD 21901. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com.

David A. Breakiron Sr.

November 5, 1954 - November 14, 2023

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