Obituary: David Miksitz, 33, Of Meriden

Information via John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home

MERIDEN, CT - David Andrew Miksitz, 33, of Meriden passed away on February 17, 2019. He was born April 13, 1985 in San Francisco, CA the son of William and Sandra Miksitz. A 2003 graduate of Platt High School, David was a journeyman with Iron Workers Local 15. He worked on multiple projects throughout the state including the renovations at Platt and Maloney High Schools in Meriden.

David took great pride in his work and his family would like to thank his union brothers for their mentorship and support. David always made time for his sister Aly even when it meant moving her from apartment to apartment, to apartment in Philadelphia. He enjoyed camping and fishing with several close childhood friends, especially Michael Massimino. David celebrated many holidays at his Uncle Lou’s (Aunt Gloria) cabin in Jim Thorpe, PA with his family, and cousins Lauren, Dana (Ted), and Michael.

With his loving partner Ashley Sharkevich, David welcomed his beautiful daughter Mikayla into the world. They shared many joyful moments as a family including carriage rides at Christmas, Easter egg hunts and Sunflower Farm picnics.

Besides his parents, David is survived by his sister Alyson, loving partner Ashley Sharkevich of Rocky Hill, and his “muffin” Mikayla. David also leaves behind his maternal grandmother Mildred Terzyk, Uncle Lou (Gloria) Terzyk, Uncle Ed Miksitz, Uncle Jim (Connie) Miksitz, Uncle Carl (Helene) Miksitz, and many special cousins. David was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Edmund and Dorothy Anne Miksitz.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral service to be held on Sunday, February 24th at 12 noon at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden. His family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to CT Higher Education Trust "CHET" for college education savings for Mikayla ℅ John J. Ferry & Sons, 88 E. Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450.