David E. Sipus

Melbourne ­-David Edward Sipus, 50, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Boardman, died Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Hospice House. David was born Friday, Aug. 16, 1957 in Youngstown, a son of Edward and Peggy O¹Neil Sipus. He was a 1975 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Youngstown State University. David worked as the Director of Training for United Development Systems in Clearwater, Fla. David was Catholic by faith. He loved off shore fishing, golfing and music. David was a member of the Florida Sportsman East Central Forum, and was an avid Cleveland Browns, Indians and Ohio State fan. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Pamela Moore, whom he married Oct. 31, 1992; one daughter, Kristen Sipus of Boardman; one son, David Sipus Jr. of Boardman; one sister, Deborah (Russell) Parish of Mineral Ridge; two brothers, Edward (Sherry) Sipus Jr. of Massillon and Mark (Heidi) Sipus of Salem Township; three grandchildren, Jayvon, Alissa and Isaac Sipus; five nieces; and two nephews. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland, where services will be held at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made in David¹s name to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512. Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

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