David Joseph Chirico, 62, of Atlantic Highlands, passed away Oct. 2, 2025, in Red Bank. He was born in Perth Amboy and later graduated from Middletown High School South. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Union University in Ohio before settling in Atlantic Highlands.
David worked in sales support for Stillwell-Hansen Inc. for 28 years, where he had many long-time colleagues and friends. He was blessed by having an angel of an owner, Carol Stillwell, who was very helpful during his illnesses.
David was a kind man who loved music and sports. He had lifelong friends from college whom he never forgot. He loved his Catholic faith and practiced it daily. He was the guy you wanted on your trivia team. He will surely be missed.
Surviving are his two brothers, John Chirico and Anthony Chirico; two sisters, Suzanne Ciccone and Vicky Moore; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
David was preceded in death by his father, John P. Chirico Sr. and his mother, Ida Chirico.
A funeral Mass was offered Oct. 7 at St. Agnes Church, Atlantic Highlands. Burial followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in David’s name to the American Diabetes Association or your favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.
The article originally appeared in the October 9 – 15, 2025 print edition of The Two River Times.
