David E. Bova

David Edward Bova, 85 years old of Exton, PA passed away Friday November 15, 2024 at Paoli Hospital, Paoli, PA. The husband to Carrie Strickland Bova, father to Christopher and Courtney and grandfather to eight grandchildren, Rylee, Brendan, Kyle, Brynna, Elliot, Aedan, Gwen, and Zoey.  David was the stalwart and earnest compass by which they all navigated the world. Through his lens and guidance they all learned that true kindness and unconditional love are really the only currency worth anything in this life.

Born October 27, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of Pasquale Bova and Melba Meriano Bova and big brother to Carol Anne Nalence. He grew up in Philadelphia graduating from Overbrook High School and enrolled in the Philadelphia Wireless Technical Institute. After graduating, he took a position at WCAU/AM Radio in Philadelphia and moved to TV Broadcasting as an audio engineer. After 43 years at WCAU, he retired in 2005 as a two time Emmy Award Winner for his excellence in live broadcasting for The Mummers Parade and The Corestates Bike Race. In addition, he received an individual creativity award for his years broadcasting the Philadelphia Eagles games. David was also a member and Secretary of IBEW 98 in Pennsylvania. In retirement David took a position at Longwood Gardens as a security guard ensuring admission gratis for his family until 2018 when he re-retired.

David’s passions were his family and friends, spending time in his Outer Banks home, collecting Texaco Trucks and memorabilia and all the special dogs and cats that had become his close companions. His tireless interest and curiosity about people left him with a legion of friendships throughout the years. Truly a man who judged people on their own merits David saw worth in everyone, a tenant that he remarkably championed throughout his life. Despite all of his loves’, David’s true love was his wife of 61 years.  

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation on Saturday November 23, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM at St. Joseph Church, 322 Manor Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335 followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery West Chester PA. Luncheon to follow at St. Anthony’s Lodge 259 Church Street, Downingtown PA19335.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Brandywine Valley SPCA 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester PA 19380.

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181 www.DellaFH.com