Mr. David Passalacqua

David Passalacqua, 65, husband of Faith M. Passalacqua, of Westminster, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at his home. A native of Redford, MI, Mr. Passalacqua was the son of the late Pasquale and Domenica Palizzi Passalacqua. He was a retired educator for special needs children in the Farmington Public Schools and member of the Michigan Accordion Society. Mr. Passalacqua was a non-denominational Christian, formerly of Harvest Detroit West in Westland, MI. In addition to his wife, Mr. Passalacqua is survived by his son: Domenic A. Passalacqua (Melissa Brady); his grandson: Oliver Passalacqua, and one grandson on the way; his uncle: Have Palizzi of Arizona; his Zia (aunt): Elise Passalacqua of Montreal, Canada; and many beloved cousins. Although David was an only child, he considered a few special men in his life brothers: Todd Cordell, Pete DiMascio, Ercole DiBerardo, Francesco Cavallini, Greg Cordell, Paul Fenenc, Paul Swiatlowski, and Bret Martin. David’s life and passion was music. He was an incredibly talented accordionist with the God given ability to not only memorize hundreds of songs from sheet music, but blessed with an uncanny ear to pick up a song just by hearing it. He loved all kinds of music, from the traditional Italian songs, which he played for thousands of people to enjoy of the 40 plus years he entertained at restaurants or private functions, to the praise and worship music he felt so blessed to share with our church family. David appreciated and encouraged other talented musicians over the years, and being a teacher at heart, it gave him such joy to see those talents develop. David taught accordion for a number of years at Modern Accordion Studio, which is how David and Faith met. David competed on a local, regional, and world stage, performing the most challenging and complicated musical arrangements from his teenage years into his twenties, winning hundreds of ribbons, medals, and trophies. David was a true friend to so many. He tried always his best to stay in touch; distance and time never changed how David felt about a friend. He was the best at reaching out just to share a laugh or talk about nothing in particular. He usually just wanted to hear your voice. David’s greatest love was by far his family. He was the most loving husband and devoted father. David had a gentle nature as a parent and grandparent (Nonno), always loving and giving of himself. Having a grandchild was life altering and Oliver with his sweet smile and natural sense of humor brought so much happiness to his heart and always a smile to his face. David’s absence will be sorely felt and his memory cherished forever. A celebration of life for David will be held in Michigan after the birth of Domenic and Melissa's son. A second celebration of life in South Carolina will follow. The family requests that any donations be made to the Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville, MI at www.livingandlearningcenter.org.

Mr. David Passalacqua

December 12, 1957 - August 9, 2023