David Robert Asson, Jr., 81, of DeBary, Florida, passed away in his beloved West Virginia on Monday, May 19.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was a graduate of Homestead High School. He served in the US Navy in Georgia, where he met his future wife, Patsy. With his family, he lived in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Florida.

His long career in telecommunications included work as an installer, trainer, and mentor for Western Electric, AT&T, and Lucent.

Dave was a passionate outdoorsman who enjoyed family time, nature, and hunting in “Almost Heaven” West Virginia. His countless acts of service included volunteering as a firefighter in Munhall and West Mifflin, Pennsylvania; serving as a Citizens on Patrol (COP) Auxiliary Police in DeBary, Florida; and acting as Judge of Elections at the polls in Volusia County, Florida. He also enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family and friends, and viewing his hometown Pittsburgh’s sports teams. He will be missed by his community in DeBary, where he was dubbed the “Mayor of St. John’s Woods.” He regularly walked Luna, his beloved Yorkie, through the neighborhood and visited with neighbors.

Dave is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Patsy Lee Asson; their three daughters, Lynette Asson and wife Yvonne Hudson; Karen Asson and partner William Plenge; and Jennifer Asson; as well as his sister Narda Funk of White Oak, and sisters-in-law Phyllis Courson (Johnny), Lorraine Harrison (Mike), Kathy Asson, and Thelma Lee. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, David R. and Evelyn (Slater) Asson; mother-in-law, Louise Moore; brother, Robert Asson; and brothers-in-law, Thomas L. Funk and Larry Lee.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Reflections of Grace Foundation in honor of his great-niece, Grace Ekis, via https://www.reflectionsofgrace.org/index.php/donate.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to caring family and friends and to the doctors and staff of United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

A celebration of his life will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, May 27. A brief service will take place at 4 p.m., followed by visitation until 7 p.m. A celebration will also be scheduled for DeBary, Florida, at a date to be determined.

In honoring Mr. Asson’s wishes, he will be cremated.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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