David L. Ivanovich Sr., age 74, of Milford, CT and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, beloved husband of Ellen Morey Ivanovich, passed away on September 02, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Bridgeport on March 04, 1944 to the late Louis and Stephanie Drank Ivanovich, and has been a life long area resident. He was the long-time proprietor of Dave's Mobil and Dave's Automotive in Stratford. Dave was an officer of the St. Catherine Club, whose constant fund raising efforts helped the St. Catherine of Siena School, and an avid supporter of St Joseph High School where his children both graduated. A graduate of Bullard Havens Technical School, Dave was an ASE Certified Master Mechanic and a mentor for many young mechanics in the area. He was also a proud member of the Rosebud Athletic Association. He had an abundant love for his family and too many friends to count. Dave and Ellen loved to travel to fields and gyms across the state watching their grand children compete in their various sports. A genuine man with an enormous heart and a strong will which stayed with him until the end, he was beloved by everyone who knew him. His enthusiastic, if disgruntled, support for the Dallas Cowboys was legendary. David and Ellen had a true love for the water, as they chose to live on the beach for the last 20 years. They loved providing a sanctuary of entertainment for all family and friends.   His family would like to thank Dr. Baehring and his team, including Shay at Smilow, and Dr. Hal Tara for their guidance and support.   A special thanks goes to CT Hospice for their wonderful care this past year and to the extraordinary caregivers at Bishop Wicke. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife of 55 years, include his devoted children, Tracey Picarazzi and her husband Guido of Trumbull and David L. Ivanovich Jr. and his wife Debra of Milford, his cherished grandchildren, Guido III and Dante Picarazzi, and Abigail and Lilia Ivanovich, his devoted brother Thomas Ivanovich and his wife Andrea of Trumbull, and his sister, Robin Hainsworth and her husband Thomas of Florida, William and Marilyn Morey, Kevin and Karen Morey, of Trumbull and Paul and Kathie Larosa of Rocky Hill, devoted brothers and sisters in law, as well as several nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 7 ^th at 10:30 a.m. meeting directly at St. Lawrence Church 505 Shelton Road Huntington. Interment will follow in Nichols Farm Burial Ground, Trumbull. Friends may greet Dave's family on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations in memory of Dave to: Glioblastoma Research Cause through Smilow www.givetoynhh.org/donate