David H. Mrozek
OBITUARY
David H Mrozek, age 78, passed away on June 4, 2026, at Allied Hospice Center in Scranton after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Dave was born on October 23, 1947, in Scranton, the son of the late Henry and Ruth Van Blarigan Mrozek.
Dave graduated from Scranton Technical High School in 1966 and served his country in the United States Navy and during the Vietnam War.
After his time in the Navy, Dave worked as an Electronics Technician at Tobyhanna Army Depot, where he retired in 2011.
Upon his retirement, Dave remained active in his community as a member of Mary Mother of God parish is Scranton, serving as a member of the choir and the funeral service team, as well as volunteering at the North Scranton Food Pantry.
Dave loved fishing and taking care of his yard. He enjoyed watching football, especially Notre Dame and the Pittsburgh Steelers. But what Dave loved more than anything was spending time with his family, especially every Sunday for dinner, where he got to spend time with his cherished wife, daughters, and especially his grandchildren.
Dave had an infectious laugh and smile that made everyone around him feel like his family. He was loved by everyone who met him and was the ultimate role model. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a man whose kindness earned the admiration of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a generous man, and, compassionate in ways that left a lasting impression in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed, not only for the love he gave, but for the happiness he brought into the lives of us all.
In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his sister Gail and her husband Vince Nape, his namesake infant grandson David Paul Walsh, his nephew and godson Jimmy Burton and his in-laws James and Ruth Burton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Maryellen, his daughters Mauri and her husband Robert Walsh, and Pam and her husband Michael Esposito, his grandchildren Corey Walsh and his fianc Jenna O’Malley, Sarah, Rachel and Andrew Walsh, and Anthony and Michael Esposito, his brother-in-law James and his wife Paulette Burton, and nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10 am in Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 316 William St., Scranton. Friends and family may pay their respects Monday morning in the church from 9 am until time of Mass. Interment with Military Honors, Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Allied Services Hospice, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 or in Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 316 William St., Scranton, PA 18508.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton.
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David H. Mrozek
June 4, 2026