David J. Driver, age 74, husband of Jean M. (Morris) Driver, of Charlestown Township, PA died late Tuesday evening, December 9, 2014 in the Paoli Hospital, Paoli, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late John L. and Katherine (Donovan) Driver. He was a graduate of the Malvern Preparatory School and the Villanova University. He was on the football team at both schools. A veteran, he served as an officer for the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Driver worked for many years as a national sales manager for the Rohn and Haas company which later became the Dow Chemical Company. He retired in 1996. He attended the Daylesford Abbey Church in Paoli, PA. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, traveling, reading, history and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife of 52 years, Mr. Driver is survived by three sons: David J. Driver, Jr., husband of the late Suzanne Driver, of Phoenixville, PA; Christopher B., husband of Susan Driver, of Devon, PA; Craig M., husband of Katie Driver, of Laguna Hills, CA; six grandchildren: Ryan, Andrew, Merrick, Chas, Lauren and Caroline Jean; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Driver was pre-deceased by two sisters: Norma Driver and Barbara Kneale.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at the Daylesford Abbey, 220 S. Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301-1900 on Tuesday afternoon, December 16, 2014 at 1:00PM. Officiating will be the Rev. John Joseph Novielli. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received from 12-12:45PM Tuesday morning at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Melanoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275-9329 Condolences may be made and the video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. The Campbell–Ennis–Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA is in charge of the arrangements.