Photo courtesy of Peppler Funeral Home - Allentown
Aug 24, 1958 - Jun 23, 2025
My Deepest Condolences to Darlene, Morgan And David
Dave was a great neighbor and friend, He always had a warm good morning, Or hello anytime we were outside, Rest easy , You will be missed by many
MICHELE HOFFMAN
June 29, 2025 | Cream Ridge, NJ | Neighbor
Rest in Peace Dave. We have know each other for a long time as firefighters, friends, neighbors, and your service as a Fire Commissioner. I remember our trip out to Wisconsin to inspect out our new fire truck where we did the trains, planes, and automobile to get home. Thank you for your friendship and your service to the community. Thoughts and prayers to David and Morgan and family.
Bill Schwarz
June 29, 2025 | Princeton, NJ
Rest in Peace,Holmes, we had some great times and a lot of laughs at the "Lizzie" .
Tony
June 27, 2025 | Doylestown, PA | Coworker
A job well done thy faithful servant.
Carol and George Luck
June 26, 2025 | Kingston, NJ | Friend
Our deepest sympathies to his children
Your father will be deeply missed by all those he served. He was and always will be a true volunteer.
George Luck Jr
June 26, 2025 | Kingston, NJ | Friend
Rest in peace my giant of a little brother.
Harry Krotowski
June 25, 2025 | Hollywood, FL
Darlene,Morgan and David,
May you all find love and comfort during this difficult time. Sister and Antie Rose
Rosemarie Versari-Morris
June 25, 2025 | LongNeck, DE | Family
David M. Zarish, Sr., 66, of Cream Ridge, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. Born in Trenton, he resided in Cream Ridge for many years. David worked as a HVAC Technician for 16 years. As a first responder, he dedicated his life to serving others. For five years, he served as an EMT for Liberty Rescue in Trenton and was the former Commissioner of District 2 in Franklin. David was a life member of Kingston Fire Department and was Fire Police for Hope Fire Company in Allentown and Upper Freehold.
In addition to helping others, David’s faith was a central part of his life, and he was a longtime member of Allentown Presbyterian Church. David loved his dogs, Duke, Zeus, and Baloo who were his constant companions but above all, he was a loving and devoted father to David and Morgan.
Son of the late Edward and Audrey (Dillahey) Zarish, he was predeceased by his infant brother, Tommy and by his brothers, Edward J. and Kenneth P. Zarish. David is survived by his loving children, David M. Zarish, II and Morgan M. Zarish; his children’s mother, Darlene Welsh; his nephew, Kenneth P. Zarish Jr., his close friends, Harry Krotowski and Dave Johnson as well as his many other firehouse friends.
A viewing will be held Sunday, June 29th from 2-5pm and again on Monday, June 30th at 10am at the Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Allentown, NJ. Funeral service will begin at 11am on Monday, June 30th at the Firehouse. Interment will follow in Allentown Presbyterian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to The New Jersey Firemen’s Home, 565 Lathrop Ave., Boonton, NJ 07005.
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