Dave Dario Marquez, 61, born February 2nd, 1962, passed away May 1st, 2023 after battling cancer. Dave passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family in Tavares, Florida.
He was Born in Havana, Cuba, to Martha Marquez and Agustin Marquez. Dave then moved to the United States at the age of 9, living first in New York and then Chicago. He later settled in Apopka, Florida around the age of 13. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha M. Marquez (a mother to many) and father, Agustin D. Marquez.
Dave is survived by his wife, Tess Haubner Marquez. God blessed them with each other later in life, but the true love they shared was something everyone dreams of. He is also survived by his sons, Austin and Dylan Marquez, brother, Luis Marquez, and was eagerly waiting to welcome his first grandson, Beckham Dario Marquez.
Dave had a smile that was contagious and would light up every room he entered. His dance moves would clear a dance floor like no other, and he was always the life of the party. He desired to make everyone around him happy, and loved spending time with family, fishing, boating, hunting, camping, grilling, traveling and sharing his many stories over a few cold beers. He never knew a stranger and never turned down the opportunity to have a good time.
Dave shared words of wisdom and inspired those around him.
He was an amazing father that taught his kids that God, family, and spending time with ones you love are the most important things in life. He spent quality time with his kids taking them fishing from an early age. He started putting a saying on Facebook at the end of all his posts, “take a kid fishing”, to inspire other fathers to spend quality time with their kids. He impacted many lives with his loving and kind heart as a husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, cousin, and friend, and will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held today May 5, 2023 at 5:00pm – 7:00pm. At Loomis Funeral Home. 420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712.
Funeral will be held May 6, 2023 at 2:00pm. At Loomis Funeral Home. 420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712.