Monday, July 3, 2023
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I met David and the Prescott family when I was a kid growing up in Passaic, NJ. Although I can't recall how we met, I have very fond memories of their beautiful family and home. I remember being at the Prescott's family home very often with my friends and my brother. We would read to Richard, watch movies, share meals, laugh, play with their pets and share many other moments.
David gave me my first job at his cheesesteak restaurant, he was reluctant because of my age but he took a chance. I was in high school and this was the early 2000's, it was a time of great change and unease in the world. Working with David was an amazing and humbling experience. I would mess up counting the money, would arrive late, didn't sweep correctly and I was sloppy with prepping the bread. David was patient as he would laugh or curse in a jovial manner, but there was always a lesson there.
David had many opportunities to fire me but he did not. His job kept me off the street and he would not judge me for my lifestyle choices. Over the years I lost contact with the Prescotts but my love for their family always stayed the same. I will have to live with that regret of not letting David know how much he meant to me.
David helped a lot of people and his lessons still live on with me. I could go on and on of what he helped instill in me. I still have my David's Cheesteaks t-shirt in my wardrobe and continue to make sandwiches David style. I love you David and the Prescott family.
I'm sorry I lost contact with you Dave, you were like a father to me in my formative years. I love you bro. Thank you for everything. May you Rest In Peace and may the creator bless your kind and wonderful soul.
- David Castro
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