David Emil Basta
June 17, 1954 – January 31, 2023
David Emil Basta, 68, of St. Leonard passed away January 31, 2023. He was born June 17, 1954 in Cleveland, OH to Emil Peter and Josephine Marie (Miluch) Basta. He graduated from West Technical High, Cleveland, OH, and then attended College Cleveland State University, Ohio for two years. David served in the United States Navy on active duty from January 1981 to August 1986, and then in the reserves until December 17, 1986. He enjoyed his traveling time with the Navy. Upon his discharge from the Navy he was employed as a Navy Analyst with the National Maritime Intelligence Center and the Office of Naval Intelligence in Washington D.C., from July 1988 – September 2019.
David was a family man keeping the fun and laughter in life and loved spending time playing outdoor team games like corn-hole, volleyball and he loved playing in the snow. He loved watching lots of movies (a movie buff), with family and friends. His favorite NFL team was the Cleveland Browns and he enjoyed being outside doing his yard work, and carpentry. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick.
He is survived by his loving wife, Eunice C. Basta of St. Leonard and daughter Shanelle Nicole Basta of Upper Marlboro and grandson Kurtis Calhoun, Jr. Also surviving are a brother Paul Basta and Lois Chiacchero and husband Michael, all of Cleveland, OH, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Allen Basta.
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Visitation
Thursday, February 16, 2023
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Services
Thursday, February 16, 2023
1:00 PM
Interment
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
1:00 PM
Contributions
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Condolences
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7 Feb 2023
12:54pm
Going to miss u Uncle Dave! You were the best! My God keep u and comfort ur family in this time of sorrow. I know you are at peace and will be looking down on all of us. Until we meet again. Love ur Favorite niece.
City
Winston-Salem
State
nc
7 Feb 2023
8:26pm
Shipmate- You have my condolences. I’m so glad you experienced having that love in your life. I’m sorry that your love story was cut short. I’m always here if you need me. I love you.
City
Woodbridge
State
Virginia
7 Feb 2023
9:05pm
My condolences to Eunice and family. Another shipmate gone too soon. Rest in heaven Dave. Thank you for all you done ❤️💕🙏🏽
City
Virginia Beach
State
Virginia
7 Feb 2023
9:07pm
Thoughts and Prayers to The Basta Family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. We loved you, but God loved you Best. Rest in Peace
Charlene Hunt-Pickett
City
Chesapeake
State
VA
7 Feb 2023
9:34pm
Sending My sincerest condolences. May God continue to watch over & bless the family at this time. Give them comfort and peace Lord. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
City
Winston Salem
State
NC
8 Feb 2023
9:56am
Eunice, you have my deepest condolences and prayer’s always! Your great memories of your soulmate will last a lifetime! As your Navy sister and dear friend, I will always be here for you and your family whenever you need me! May David rest in peace & paradise! Love you all! God bless!
Your Shipmate Tamera
City
Woodbridge
State
VA
8 Feb 2023
10:40am
Shipmate, Ashore! Dear Family and Friends, please find comfort from these sentiments. Day by day you will let go of the loss…. But never the love. Dave and Eunice loved each other immensely. His Spirit remains with us forever. From the Rhode Island Crew (Navy Shipmates from our first duty station who still keep in touch), we bid you Fair Winds of Friendship and Following Seas of Peace and Healing. God loves you and so do we. ⚓️ ⛴️ 🇺🇸
City
Jackson
State
Mississippi
8 Feb 2023
11:19am
To The Basta Family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I’m sharing in your heartfelt sorrow.
Let the fondest memories of Dave, provide comfort in your journey through this loss. He was a wonderful colleague and a consummate professional. Rest In Peace, dear friend. Wishing you comfort and peace. Phyllis Wright, Former ONI Supervisor.
City
Upper Marlboro
State
MD
15 Feb 2023
9:25pm
As my next door neighbor these past 25 years, you and I have helped each other through a lot of stuff, done a lot things together, and shared a lot of wonderful events, both sporting and otherwise. I miss our walks; first with dogs, and then without them once both our beloved pups passed on. You have been a true friend and confidant. It was definitely not right to watch the Super Bowl without you; I miss you big guy. I hope you’re walking Layla up in Heaven!
City
Saint Leonard
State
MD
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Going to miss u Uncle Dave! You were the best! My God keep u and comfort ur family in this time of sorrow. I know you are at peace and will be looking down on all of us. Until we meet again. Love ur Favorite niece.
Shipmate- You have my condolences. I’m so glad you experienced having that love in your life. I’m sorry that your love story was cut short. I’m always here if you need me. I love you.
My condolences to Eunice and family. Another shipmate gone too soon. Rest in heaven Dave. Thank you for all you done ❤️💕🙏🏽
Thoughts and Prayers to The Basta Family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. We loved you, but God loved you Best. Rest in Peace
Charlene Hunt-Pickett
Sending My sincerest condolences. May God continue to watch over & bless the family at this time. Give them comfort and peace Lord. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Eunice, you have my deepest condolences and prayer’s always! Your great memories of your soulmate will last a lifetime! As your Navy sister and dear friend, I will always be here for you and your family whenever you need me! May David rest in peace & paradise! Love you all! God bless!
Your Shipmate Tamera
Shipmate, Ashore! Dear Family and Friends, please find comfort from these sentiments. Day by day you will let go of the loss…. But never the love. Dave and Eunice loved each other immensely. His Spirit remains with us forever. From the Rhode Island Crew (Navy Shipmates from our first duty station who still keep in touch), we bid you Fair Winds of Friendship and Following Seas of Peace and Healing. God loves you and so do we. ⚓️ ⛴️ 🇺🇸
To The Basta Family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I’m sharing in your heartfelt sorrow.
Let the fondest memories of Dave, provide comfort in your journey through this loss. He was a wonderful colleague and a consummate professional. Rest In Peace, dear friend. Wishing you comfort and peace. Phyllis Wright, Former ONI Supervisor.
As my next door neighbor these past 25 years, you and I have helped each other through a lot of stuff, done a lot things together, and shared a lot of wonderful events, both sporting and otherwise. I miss our walks; first with dogs, and then without them once both our beloved pups passed on. You have been a true friend and confidant. It was definitely not right to watch the Super Bowl without you; I miss you big guy. I hope you’re walking Layla up in Heaven!