David H. Leib
May 9, 1957 - December 16, 2023
David H. Leib passed away at St. Mary Medical Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. David was born in Bristol to the late Harry and Betty Leib. Dave grew up in Levittown, enjoying the freedom of roaming the Levittown neighborhoods while laying the groundwork for some lifelong friendships. He married his best friend and started a family while living in Langhorne, and ended up in Yardley for his retirement. David found profound joy and many long-term friendships as the owner of 2 small businesses: The Happy Hour Tavern and Dale's Deli in Levittown, PA. Dave was a longtime Youth and Teenage Basketball Coach for many rec leagues. He continued to reach out and get updates on the lives of his former players.
David enjoyed watching sports, taking drives with his wife, and, most of all, playing with his grandsons.
He is survived by his loving wife, Peg (Sizer), his children, David and his wife, Gabrielle, Daniel, Andrew, and Margaret, and his grandchildren, Gabriel, Tre, Liam, Jackson, Malachi, and Brysen, along with many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Noon at Holy Cross Church, 215 Adeline Street, Trenton, NJ. Interment, private. Friends may call 9-11:00 am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association in Dave's memory.
Service Details
Visitation Hours
Friday, December 22, 2023
9:00AM-11:00AM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
Funeral Mass
Friday, December 22, 2023
12:00PM
Holy Cross Church
215 Adeline St, Trenton, NJ 08611
In Memory of
David H. Leib
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Kevin Martin shared a condolence
My deepest sympathies to the entire Leib family. Dave (and his family) fed myself and numerous Troopers over the years when he owned Dales Deli. I saw Dave over the years at the monthly State Police retirees breakfast. Man he will be missed. What a great guy. Loved ya Dave. RIP. Kevin
12/18/2023
Paul Connolly shared a condolence
I am very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I knew Dave a very long time and knew to be an outstanding person. My condolences to the entire Leib family.
12/21/2023
Carolyn Greco shared a condolence
A very early memory for me was Dave coming to my family home to pick Peggy up for a prom. When she came in to the room, he quietly whistled and said “You look faaaan-tastic, really emphasizing that first syllable. And it felt like he knew he had found the love of his life, which clearly he had. Dave and Peg shared a beautiful life together and built a beautiful family. Dave, you will forever be missed by all who knew you and you were a faaaaan-tastic brother-in-law.
12/21/2023
Cathy Burke shared a condolence
Dear Margaret and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I never had the pleasure of meeting your father but have heard of many great things about him.
My thoughts are with the entire family.
Much love. Cathy
12/22/2023
Linda Bussiglieri shared a condolence
I am very sorry to hear of David's passing. He was like an older brother to me and always joked that I could eat so much a Betty's Sunday dinners. A very kindhearted and genuine man, may he rest in peace forever.
12/18/2023
Bill Florczak shared a condolence
My Deepest sympathy to the Leib family. Dave coach my 2 daughters for 3 years and was the best coach I have ever worked with. He and I spoke every couple months and we would just talk about are kids and what they were up to. I will truly miss are conversations.
12/19/2023
Peter Greco shared a condolence
What some folks may not know about Dave was how easily he could talk to people he’d just met. Over the years each of my kids’ spouses have told me about how much they enjoyed a conversation with Dave. He made them feel comfortable and respected. That is something to be appreciated and admired and it’s what I think about when I think of Dave….that and softball postgame at the Happy Hour, gravitating to a corner of the room during huge family dinners, and our wives’ relatives calling me Dave and calling Dave Peter.
12/21/2023
Chris Devlin shared a photo and condolence
To the Leib family I am thinking of you and sending you all the love and hugs out there. David was very special to me and meant the world to me. I loved our conversations and will forever cherish our bond. Love ya buddy
12/18/2023
John Janthor shared a condolence
Condolences to the Lieb family. I worked with and for Dave for many years at the deli as a teenager growing up. What a great and kind person Dave was.When you think of good people, Dave was certainly at the top of the list. RIP Dave.
12/22/2023
Daniel Baranoski shared a condolence
My prayers and thoughts are with the Leib family. Dave was a great guy and took care of everyone when they came to Dale’s Deli. He and his entire family and staff were wonderful. Dave was a gentleman and truly a good guy. He cared for so many and will be missed.
12/22/2023