David Charles "Dave" Falk
December 20, 1956 ~ December 2, 2015
David (Dave) Charles Falk, 58, of Leonardtown, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. Born on December 20, 1956 in Daly City, CA, he was the son of June Hirsch of Leonardtown, MD and the late Donald R. Falk. Dave was the loving husband of Patti Falk whom he married on February 21, 1981 in Redeemer Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, IN. Dave is survived by his children: Craig Dusek (Cristin) of Alexandria, VA, Edward Falk of Detroit. MI. Christina Vallandingham (David) of Ridge, MD, Stephanie Kohut (TJ) of Leonardtown, MD, grandchildren: Abby Dusek, Karsyn Falk, and Ryleigh Vallandingham. Dave graduated from the University of California in 1978 Psychology, Master of Religion-Lutheran Seminary 1980, Rensselaer 2001, and Master from USN War College 2005.
Dave served in the United States Navy from May 13, 1983 to January 1, 2007, retiring after 23 years. He served in Daly City, CA, Marion, IN, Patuxent River, MD, earning: Meritorious Service Medal (2), Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal(4), Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (3), National Defense Service Medal (2). Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), NATO Medal, Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon. He was Vice President and Senior Acquisitions for Savvee Consulting, Inc.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 PM with Pastor Jonathan Blanke officiating. Interment will be held at a late date in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, VA.
In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105, and Racing for Cancer (racingforcaner.org), in his name.
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My thought and prayers go out to all in the Faulk Family as you find a way to say goodbye to such a wonderful person. I was truly shocked and sad to hear of Dave’s passing. I will always remember Dave’s smile, sense of humor and never ending patience as he tried to get me up to speed when I joined the team.
Please take comfort in your wonderful memories and know that Dave was so proud of his family! We will truly miss him as a member of our FoS Family.
Take care,
Brandi
My family and I are deeply saddened for your loss. Christina, Mrs. Patty, Stephanie and Ed I pray for your whole family.
Christina and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Patti, Craig, Christina, EJ and Stephanie, our love, support and empathy go out to you all at this most difficult time. Dave came into our lives when he was on active duty and I a reservist in 2004. He sent me on an assignment to Canada and we became fast friends. In the years that followed, Dave became my colleague, business parter, advocate and great friend. He always was kind and put others first. I could always count on him. Thoughtful to his core, he would always have a book or present for me, whether on my return from deployment, at my retirement ceremony or just because he thought I would like it. I cherished our many conversations on all kinds of topics and whether he agreed with me or not, he always listened patiently. We will miss him greatly. Our deepest condolences to you all. May God ease your pain and Bless you.
Love Kevin, Heather, Jacob, Samantha and Jonathan Askin
My condolences and prayers to your family. I served and deployed with Dave in VP-11 and we worked together here in Pax. Dave was a good and honorable man. His steady council and friendship will be missed. RIP Dave.
To the Falk family,
I am very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. I worked with him at Savvee’s Charleston branch. He was always very pleasant to work with and talk to. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.