  Dave Chovanic age 78 of Richwood, died early Monday morning June 24, 2013 at his home.
He was born October 17, 1934 in New Haven, Conn.
Dave was a veteran of the Air Force where he served for 4 years. He lived a very interesting life, for over 30 years he traveled across the country with lions and tigers, doing live animal shows. He had a real passion for exotic animals. Dave was known throughout the country for his ability to handle these type of animals and put on a show.
He is survived by his longtime companion and lover of animals: Debbie Green of Richwood, and a close friend Chris Green.
In keeping with Dave’s wishes, there will be no public funeral services.
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood is assisting the family
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Debbie (@ F. D.)
Richwood |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 1:04 AM
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Dave, it's been a year already that you left us. A part of my heart died with you that day! I miss you everyday! I miss everything about you. Even your sarcasm! I wish I could have 1 more day with you. Even if it were to see your face, & hear your voice, just 1 more time! A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you in some way, at least once. You have no idea how important you were in my life. You still are, & always will be! I hope you're happy & all your pain is gone! I miss you everyday & will love you forever!
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Debbie
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Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 2:09 AM
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I can't believe it's 2 years already that you have been gone. I still think about you & miss you everyday. So much has changed! You are still & will always be an important part of my life! I will love you always!
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debbie
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Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 12:54 AM
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Dave, it's been another year that you are gone. I miss you as much today as I did the day you left! No one knows how much I miss you! I think of you every single day! You were such an important part of my life! You still are & will always be! I will miss you & love you always!
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Marybeth
Sayville NY |
mbear1428@aol.com |
Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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I worked at the Sunvet Mall on Long Island NY where Dave brought the lion show several times. We got to be friends over his visits there and I have thought of him often over the years. I recently told my husband I would love to know if he was still doing shows. I just found an old news clipping of the dates the show would be in town so finally had the correct spelling to his last name. I was so saddened to see this. His wonderful show brought much excitement to the little shopping mall I worked in as a teen. Sending love and prayers to his family and wish I had found him again before...
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Dennis & Leslie Klaiber
Richwood |
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Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 10:38 PM
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So sorry to hear this Debbie, Prayers and thoughts are with you..
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Carolyn
Green Camp Township |
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Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 10:18 AM
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Ezekiel 19/6
"and he went up and down among the lions,he became a young lion,and learned to catch the prey, and devoured them"
A life well lived~~deepest sympathy to Chris and Deb
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Orfeo Cicchetti
North Carolina |
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Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 10:24 AM
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Dave was truly a one-of-a-kind man. As a young man I worked on the road with him for quite some time, and through that experience I learned alot about life, myself, lions & tigers, and about people. The time I spent with him was life-changing for me. I'll never forget him. May God have mercy on his soul, and may he rest in peace.
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Hollie,Mike,Kiara,&Mikey
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Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 10:45 AM
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Those that met Dave are better for knowing him.
We miss and love you.
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