David Kevin Burnell's Obituary
David Kevin Burnell, age 49, of Lewes, DE passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia, PA. He was born on Thursday, October 5, 1967 in Fredericksburg, VA, the son of Susan B. Aceto of Millsboro, DE.
David was a long time resident of the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach areas, and a 1986 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School. David will be remembered for his great cooking, fun sense of humor, his love of sports, fishing, family and friends, and always being the life of every party. He was a loving and devoted son, fiancee, brother, uncle, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.
He is survived by his mother, Susan B. Aceto; his fiancee, Mary Ann Hicks and her son, Ross; his brother, Eric Brooks of Chicago, IL; his sister, Jessica Andrieux and her husband Ron, of Virginia; his nephews, Dante and Vincent; and his extended family in Virginia.
An Open Gathering celebrating David's life will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM at The Crooked Hammock, 37607 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes, DE.
All services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, where a Gift Fund has been established in David's name.
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