I met Dave in 1991 when we were both sitting in room101 waiting to begin our first day of work at the Hudson County Probation Dept. We were taking side glances at each other, finally i said to him,"Is today your first day of work here?  When he replied "yes," I said,"Me too, no wonder we both look so goofy sitting here like two nerds." Well from that moment a great frindship began that would last 24 years.
We had so many fun times together, too numerous to even mention. Dave turned out to be a very close and caring friend. We would hate valentines day and laugh about everyone who was getting flowers saying," oh for me thank you!"  I was raising two small kids and going through a rough divorce. There were many days I would be sobbing at my desk and Dave turned my tears to laughter. One time he and another friend of ours had a big fight because Dave would not give her one of his pretzels at lunch time. That lasted for months with me hearing both sides of the story. Finally we all recognizd
the ridiculousness of it and they made up. We all laughed about it for years. 

Anoher funny thing we laughed about for years was when Dave visited his dad and step mom,s house for a chritmas weekend.Cindy had given him dayglo boxers and after washing them he hung them over a lampshade. A few hours later, the room was on fire.Anita,our friend wrote up an itemized list of the damages and titled it,"cost of David's Christmas weekend.Once again we laughed about that story for many years. He had the most infectiuos laugh and when he believed in a cause he would be quite serious about it. My heart was broken when I heard that he had passed away and that I would never have the opportunity to talk to or be with him again. Dave was one of those special people with a personality combined with all the features anyone would want in a friend. I was so lucky to have had him in my life. I am just so sad ,like I am sure everyone who knew him and loved him is,that we did not have more time with our lovable Dave.Dave,I love you with all my heart and I think of you everday. I will mis you until we meet again my dear friend, rest in peace.

Love,

Diane

I called Dr. Hrisos office today for a refill..and he told me " You know David passed away"  I did not know- I had no idea, last I heard he had cancer and was back at work and he was ok.
I cannot hold back the tears as I write. I am so, so , soo very sad. I told Dr. Hriso He was a GREAT guy, and he helped me ALOT!!
I wish I would have known I wish I could have seen him to tell him how much he helped me in my recovery, and with my family, and with my marriage, and with my whole life for crying outloud...LITERALLY!!!! I used to bring him iced teas, and sometimes bring him cookies, and he would get a little I cant say mad, but to him it was unessesary, and he'd say you dont have to bring me anything when I come to see him. I'd say I know, and asked what kind of cookies did he like best and he said chocolate chip....well you know he got plenty of those afterwards. This was only a small token of appreciation. When I would call to come in after not seeing him in awhile, he'd say " Do you need a tune up?" He helped me out of my deep dark depressions, I would count the days until my next visit when I was really low. He pulled me through it. and would never take the credit for helping me, he'd say you did it..to me. He was just so practical and matter of fact with his advice to me, I couldnt wait to tell him things. He understood!!!!! I'd ask him if I was crazy, and he reassured me on so many times I'm not crazy..it was my family or whatever it was, that im ok.  He encouraged me to write, and that he was going to buy my first book. I guess in alot of ways Dave believed in me, when no-one else did. He got me going then staying in the right direction, with those tune ups once in awhile. I will miss him so much, but I will never forget all the things he taught me. I have given him cards in the past to thank him and tell him how much he has helped me, so I am glad I let him know that, he knew, and that makes me happy. I am not sure who will be reading this, but I want to say Im sorry for your loss to those closest to him. HE WAS A GREAT GUY!  See you in the next life Dave!  Love, Margarite