David Michael Tarabochia

passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle Washington. He was born on May 20, 1952 and was 60 years of age.David was born and raised on Bainbridge Island, WA. At the age of 13, David started his career as a commercial fisherman purse seining in Larsen Bay, AK with his father Jack. He developed lifetime friends during his early years on Bainbridge and was a recognized part of the community. He literally helped build many of the developments on the Island during his time working for Ben Clemmons Bulldozing. David also spent many years delivering heating oil to homes on Bainbridge Island during his time working for Hemphill Oil Company and then through his own business, Bainbridge Heating Oil.David was a single father to his two children and raised them with unconditional love and support. He was tenderhearted and adored his family. He was a big guy with a contagious smile and a huge heart. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. David will be missed by many but especially his children Dominic and Nicole.He is survived by his children Dominic Tarabochia and wife Wendy of Danville, California, and Nicole Tarabochia of Monterey, CA, also his grandchild Neviah Hagio of Monterey, CA and siblings Barbara Tarabochia of Hoodsport, WA and Steven Tarabochia of Poulsbo, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marcia Tarabochia.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside service on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the Port Blakely Cemetery on Bainbridge Island, Washington. The Celebration of Life will follow at 5:00 pm at The Manor House on Bainbridge. Please sign the online Guest Book for the family.