David Lamont Berry, Jr.
April 25, 1951 ~ May 11, 2024
David L. Berry, Jr., born on April 25, 1951, in Harrisburg, PA, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by family. David took great pride in being a husband to Elizabeth Berry, father and grandfather to his four children, Danielle (Sari, Ashleigh, Jeffrey), Kimberly (Christopher), Douglas (Cameron, Alex), and Andrew (Ja’Mi), and numerous other family members.
While the family was always his top priority, David also took pride in being called AZC Chief Petty Officer David Berry, and, after 20 years of service, retired from the Navy. He then went on to work for the St. Mary’s County Government at Planning and Zoning and retired in 2013.
The love, values, and memories that David leaves behind will continue for generations. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
A service will be held at Grace and Peace OPC on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM, with light refreshments following. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home on May 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM. If you would like to attend, please contact the family for more details. An interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to one of the many Veteran Organizations and sending the family your fondest memories of David.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Ms. Berry and family,
Sending you all much love, virtual hugs and warm thoughts as you celebrate the life of your wonderful husband, dad, and grandfather. Betsy, you know I am here for you anytime. With love, Peggy Menard, GMHS Teacher (& friend)
David… my long time friend and brother-in-law. I remember when we picked up your mother’s VW Beetle and put on the concrete slab at the gas station we worked at. And you asked me to fine you an apartment when you and your family were moving back to NH. You trusted me that much to get everything ready for your arrival. I sure enjoyed getting together at the lake and at our house. I wish we would have been able to see each other more often over the years. I miss you.