David Menegus

David C. Menegus, 95, of Spring Hill Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020.  Born and raised in Clifton, NJ, David served as a naval gunner’s mate during WWII.  Honorably discharged in 1946 he received the American Theatre Ribbon, Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon.  After the war he owned Dayton Wine and Liquors and subsequently Broad Liquors in Clifton, NJ.

David was an avid golfer, snow and water skier and enjoyed playing tennis and swimming at the Montclair Beach Club.  After his retirement, he moved to Spring Hill, Florida where he was a member of the Timber Pines Country Club.  He continued to enjoy tennis, swimming and golf.  Dave hit nine holes in one in his lifetime.

David is predeceased by his mother and father, Amabile and Vincent Menegus; brother and sister-in-law, Bruno and Lilyan Menegus; sister Viola Adamczyk; former wife Eileen Burchill Cortazzo and cherished daughter, Susan Eichen.

David is survived by his loving wife of thirty-four years, June Bardel Menegus and her children: daughter Jackie Van Gelderen of Holmdel, NJ; grandchildren Jeffrey and Ashley Mottley and husband John; great-grandchildren Madison, Morgan, and Adalynn; daughter Jeanne Bardel of Sarasota, Florida; grandchildren Justin and Ryan; son Rene Bardel and wife LoriAnn of Tampa, Florida; granddaughter Ava; grandchildren Rene, Jordan, and Evan; son Robert Bardel of Lutz, Florida and grandson Brandon.

David is also survived by his children:  daughter Kathleen Martello and her husband Philip of Wayne, NJ; grandson Philip and great-grandson Evan; grandson Michael and wife Jessica; daughter Claire Baragona and her husband Peter of Tucson, AZ and Barnegat Light, NJ; grandchildren Ariele and Ben; son David V. Menegus of Bend Oregon; grandchildren Jake and Lina; nephew  Mark Menegus and wife Jane; great nephew Bryan and great niece Sara; niece Donna McLaughlin and husband John; great nieces Brittany Biron and husband Todd and Nicole McLaughlin.