David F. Escover May 20, 1960 – May 24, 2014

Friends and family can pay their respects at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home on Sunday, June 1, 2014, from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The Rosary service will be at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, 363 7TH Street Hollister CA 95023. The Mass will be celebrated in his honor on Monday, June 2, 2014, at 10:15 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church located at 5th and College Streets, Hollister CA 95023. Interment and committal services will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Upon completion of services a reception will follow  Donations can be! made to Social Vocational Services (SVS) in the form of a gift card. SVS is located at 340 6th Street, Hollister CA, 95023. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
 Dave passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the age of 54. He was born on May 20, 1960 to Anthony and Pat Escover.
Dave is survived by his wife Denise (Labrucherie) of 29 years, who loved him with her whole heart and soul, his son David and his daughter Danielle.
 Dave was the proud brother of five sisters: Cathy Warshawsky (Randy), Lorraine Otis (Brian), Janette Johnson (Steve), Joan Escover, and Yvonne O’Connor (John). He also was a great uncle for his nieces and nephews: Krickey-poo-Bear (KC), Lady Lo (Lauren), Brandon, Eric, Brian, Rachel, Nate the Great (Nathan), Chris, Kevin, Swami (Dominic), Doug, Julie, and Joe.
 Dave graduated from Saint Francis High School Mt. View, in 1978. He went on to finish his education at Santa Clara University in Mechanical Engineering.
 While in school, Dave also was the loving caregiver of his paternal grandfather, Anthony; who he loved and admired dearly. Grandpa Escover instilled in Dave his love and knowledge of ranching and mechanical abilities.
 Upon graduation, Dave worked for a short time in the agricultural industry. In 1990, Dave co-founded All Chemical Disposal, a hazardous waste company. In 1995, Dave established a new family business, D-4 Excavation.
 Upon closing his company Dave began working closely with his cousin, Steve Pessagno at Pessagno Winery. Upon his death he was the winery manager.