David Joseph Murdocca

David Joseph Murdocca, 61, of Lakeland, FL, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was born in Meriden, Connecticut, on August 9, 1955, to Joseph and Rita Murdocca. David graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in Microbiology. He worked for Publix Supermarkets Inc. for 31 years as a laboratory technician. He was a member of St. Joseph""s Catholic Church of Lakeland and of LifeLink Foundation, Inc. organ and tissue donor program. He was a hard-working, compassionate, loyal husband and father. His quick wit, selflessness and kindheartedness made him a quick friend to all he met. When David was not working on household projects, he enjoyed traveling and exploring the great outdoors. He will be truly missed by all. David was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Murdocca, and his brother Donald Murdocca. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Murdocca; children, Marisa Murdocca of Florida, John and Whitney Harrison of Vermont, and Jamie Gehring of Vermont; mother, Rita Murdocca, of Florida; grandchildren, Yvonne, Alana, John Jr., Aaron, and Orin, all of Vermont; siblings, Cindy Murdocca of Florida, and Todd and Christy Sharpe of Virginia; and sister-in-law, Marlene Murdocca, of California. Services will be held at St. Joseph""s Catholic Church on Friday, October 14th at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children""s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. Service: 10/14/2016 St. Joseph's Catholic Church 210 West Lemon Street, Lakeland, FL 33815