David J. Stanz, age 53, of Orlando, Florida passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

David was born on November 7, 1965 in Cleveland, Ohio. He moved to North Fort Myers, Florida, near his mother in 1992 and to Orlando, Florida in 1994. David met his partner Darryl Verhey on October 29, 2002, welcoming his three children and now five grandchildren. David and Darryl were married on February 10, 2018. They loved taking cruises, over ten in recent years, where David enjoyed spending time in the casino.

Before moving to Florida, David was an active member of St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church in Parma, Ohio; where he served as an altar boy, choir member, Sunday school teacher, youth group advisor and on the Board of Directors.

David was most recently the property manager at Starlight Ranch in Orlando.

David is survived by his loving family; husband Darryl, mother Phyllis Stanz (Kozlevcar), sister Cheryl DeCara, brother-in-law Martin DeCara and many treasured friends and family members. He was preceded in death by his father, John Stanz.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 8, 2019 beginning at 4 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions-East Orlando, 895 S. Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL 32822.

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