David John Marec Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David John Marec took the ultimate journey home to Heaven early on his 81st birthday. David was born on April 23, 1939 and passed on April 23, 2020. David grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and received his undergraduate from Case Institute of Technology with graduate work at Seton Hall University to follow his passion for chemistry. He enjoyed working on his “Weed Patch Farm” in Pennsylvania and nurturing the many flowers at his home in Brea, CA. David was a devoted Catholic actively participating in the Knights of Columbus for over 40 years. In support of the Chemical industry, David was also very active with the American Chemical Society, including traveling for conferences to represent the local chapter. A loving husband, supportive father, inspirational grandfather, and calming brother, David is survived by his wife Laura; his five children Linda Hidalgo (step), Roger Marec, Victoria Starling, Bill Marec, and Leigh Ann Pocek (step); six grandchildren: Lia Macirowsky, Richard Marec, Cheyenne Hidalgo, Steven Marec, Hayley Pocek, and Ellie Pocek; and three siblings Nancy Bald, Eileen Cernea, and Kenneth Marec. The service for David was held at St. John Paul II Polish Center in Yorba Linda on Friday, May 1 at 4 PM. Due to the current pandemic, only local family members attended the service. The service is available on YouTube for remote family and friends at www.polishcenter.org. Scroll down and click on ‘View Masses’.

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David John Marec

April 23, 1939 - April 23, 2020