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Marissa lit a candle
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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Happy Veterans Day Grandpa. Can’t wait to tell you face to face again. It all still feels like a nightmare I can’t wake up from. A month of you no longer in pain. I hope you’re having the best times in heaven. I love you♥️
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Monica Davila lit a candle
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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Happy Veterans Day Dad!
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David Ng lit a candle
Monday, October 20, 2025
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My condolences to the Davila family. I only met Enrique a few times at work, but from those times, I felt that he was a bright, witty, and warm person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Nisa uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 20, 2025
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Nisa lit a candle
Monday, October 20, 2025
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Salvatore Tatta lit a candle
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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Signor! That was your compassionate greeting to us every day. Always respectful and always a gentleman. You’ve been my mentor for over three decades and everyone’s mentor for that matter. I was just a 20 year old kid when I started at the Bronx VA. And from the very beginning, you inspired, guided and taught me so much more about electrical engineering than I ever learned in school.
Your work ethic and dedication were unmatched. For you, 99% was never enough. You always wanted to know why it wasn’t 100%, and time after time, you would make sure it was, often pushing yourself and all of us you to strive all the same for 110% and to be the best of the best.
You would read service manuals daily in the courtyard, as if they were romance novels. You knew that technology inside and out, left right and center. Teaching that discipline, of just one hour a day goes so far. A true walking and talking encyclopedia and one of the best damn biomedical engineers I’ve ever that the privilege to know.
Above all, you taught us all how to stand up for what’s right and how to think our way through every challenge we faced.
My deepest condolences to your family. To Luis, your “little tiger” and your little princess Monica, whom you both spoke of so often and was so ever proud.
Signor! Enrique, I wish you could have read this and I wish I could still dial 5515. You will be sorely missed and there is one thing certain, you will never ever be forgotten. You touched all our lives.
Your smile and your spirit will always live on in each of us.
May you rest in peace.
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Salvatore Tatta uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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Monica Simons lit a candle
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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Hugs and silent support surround you all...
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Catherine Mitsotakis lit a candle
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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To Monica & Family
I’m sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.May he rest in peace.
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Mark Brown lit a candle
Friday, October 17, 2025
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Peace and Healing to the Davila's family
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Maxine Lindsay-Shillingford posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2025
To the Family of Veteran Davila, "Earth has no sorry that Heaven cannot heal" I have known this outstanding Soldier, Biomed engineer for over 2 decades working at the Bronx VA. A man who was a forward thinker, leader, full of compassion, love and dedication to duty, who took the time to coach and mentor other staff. He never stopped being a Soldier. He approached every job task a a mission that warranted precision and skills to resolve the issue. He has never told me no when he was ask to carry out a task, instead he focused his efforts to that task because at the end of that task was the life of his fellow Brother and Sister in arms, a patient who is another Veteran. A humble man who execute his job and love for people with kindness, collaboration and teamwork. As a nursing supervisor and fellow Veteran I am blessed to have had a collegial, professional relationship with American hero who kept my nursing service afloat by ensuring the clinical equipment were working safely for the patients. I also admire his tenacity and resilience, even when he was ill, he was still coming to work and function effectively better than others who were well in body. A true hero who set the example of what dedication, commitment and selfless service looks like consistently. As he has taken his rest from this earthly journey, may his memories continue to shine as a lighthouse in the legacy of his family. Maxine Lindsay-Shillingford, RN, Nursing Supervisor, James J. Peters VAMC, Bronx, NY
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Donte Elliott posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2025
With only being in Tito’s life for the last 6 weeks, caring for him , seeing him in the mornings, talking with him, sharing memories was always a blessing. He became more than just my client, he became family and i am glad my Tito is no longer in any more pain, he can now rest peacefully in the hands of our Lord❤️. Thank you Mrs Paula, Mr Luis and Mrs Neica for the pleasure of being in Tito’s life, and you all forever gained another family member, my love and condolences forever
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Daniel Cintron posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Resilience is the one word that comes to mind when describing my Grandfather. Despite all obstacles life decided to throw his way, he remained unchanged. Grandpa maintained a cheery and curious disposition throughout his life. I spent these last few days reliving all my memories shared with my Grandfather, and I have gained nothing but more admiration from his resilience. I hope to be like him. I will work to be like him. Thank you Grandpa for teaching me valuable lessons in life and in Death. May I too be surrounded by loved ones in my final hour. You’ve touched my heart and changed my life. God bless you.
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Edith Rivers lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Dear monica, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alfred and Edith Rivers
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Maria Cabezudo Geronimo lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Sending my condolences to Monica and the Davila family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in prayers during this difficult time. Maymay
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Pura de Jesus lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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May God give you strength to go through this difficult time. One day at the time.
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Grismery Garcia lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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My deepest condolences to the Davila family and Mónica. May you find strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Sasha Mendoza lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you end your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, I wish you comfort and strength in the days ahead. Sasha Mendoza
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Monica Anderson and Paul Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Heartfelt condolences to Monica and the entire Davila family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Cynthia lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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My sincere condolences to the entire family. May he rest peacefully. Hugs and kisses, Monica.
Sending you my love,
Cynthia
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Johany Barrera lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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My deepest condolences.
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Joseph Catanzarita posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Enrique & I worked together at the Bronx VA Hospital for the better part of twenty two years. When Luis told me of Enriques passing it took me a while to process it. I can tell you in those twenty two years we had many conversations about to many things to talk about here. When I think of Enrique several key words come to mind. Honor, commitment, Dedication. Each conversation was a sort of Mentoring. I will leave you with this I am a better person for having know Enrique.
God bless Enrique & his family
Joe Cat
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Zee DeFreitas lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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My condolences Monica to you and your family. May he RIP.
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tamika lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Jocelyn Lopez lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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My condolences to the Davila family.
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Eugene Seiter uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Thank you, Enrique. Mr. Davila is an absolute legend at the Bronx Veterans Affairs Hospital. 40 years of work to the hospital in service to his country and veterans. He dedicated his life to his country by military service in Vietnam and then gave back to his fellow veterans by working as a biomedical technician at the Bronx VA.
In all my life, I have never seen a more dedicated son than Enrique’s son Luis. Luis loves his family and never stopped caring for his beloved father. Luis gave his all, sacrificed everything, and is a role model to all sons. I look up to him immensely, and I am proud to call him my friend.
This dedication to family shows the impact, love, and commitment that Enrique instilled in his children. I am in awe of this man, this family, and I am in gratitude.
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Andres Borges lit a candle
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Andres Borges posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Let me start by saying he will be missed by many. I knew and worked with Enrique and Luis for many years. Enrique was my mentor when I joined the biomed team in 2019. He took me under his wing and showed me the ways of troubleshooting, repairing and improving biomed equipment. Every morning when Luis brought him in our good morning greeting to each other were special in our own way. When you have two military combat veterans alone with each other in a basement office things are interesting, how we traded ideas, stories, laughs and sometimes even cries. Enrique never missed a beat, still worked during storms and even covid. Here is a man who dug his way out mentally, emotionally and literally of a fox holes of life and came out on top. I will always remember our time working with each other. He will be missed. R.I.P Enrique.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Oral Bandoo posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Pop Enrique like I always call him was a father figure and a mentor to me. An honorable man and does not like anyone to take short cuts especially at the VA in Bronx. So many things to mention.
I will never forget the advice and encouragement that he has given to me.
May his soul rest in peace and I pray for the family especially Luis.
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Luis-Enrique Davila lit a candle
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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I loved my father so much. He was a loving but very complex man. He led a rough life. He was abandoned by his Mom at a young age and his father was more like a friend then disciplinarian. His older brother had his issues and was never supportive to the family as he should. His youngest brother looked upon both of them. My father was looked upon at an early age as someone his grandmother and father looked to straighten out the other two. He has a vast and superior knowledge of electronics, radios, and utilizing his hands for repair at a young age by taking things apart and trying to understand how they work. He was drafted at 18 even though he had conditions with his knee and back that would exclude an individual to go the military. He was still taken. Since he should an aptitude for electronics and radio, the Army made him a forward observer with very little training. This was an officer position but he was not an officer. Since so many at this position were dying, they wanted anyone they can get. This position had a 13 day life expectancy. In order to cop many veterans resorted to opium and it made them feel on top, not scared and there misery numbed. Unfortunately he came back with an addiction. He was put on methadone. He battled with this until the end for nearly 60 years. Despite this, he provided for us. He never left us. He instilled values in us. He made my sister and I very tough and to stand up for your rights. He instilled doing well in school as he ripped out homework up if it was not to his standard and make us do it again. He made sure the refrigerator was full. He taught us work ethic as he always went to work. He was great at repairing anything in the house and made me help him. I developed a skill as he would drill me and ask me troubleshooting questions. He taught me to shine my shoes and iron my clothes. He taught me to ride a bike even though he pushed me down hills accidentally into walls and near oncoming traffic and thought it was funny. I learned the hard way. He always had military stories. He will teach us situational thinking. He loved coming from work taking a bath, cleaning his shoes for the next day, watching TV and relaxing. In 1988, he had an AVM similar to a stroke. That is when his health really started to decline. Despite this, he pushed to live and still went to work until 2019. He came to the job for appointments on his scooter which he also used his last few years working. It was always nice to see him moving and interacting. He kept pushing and loved his profession until he could not work no more. He unfortunately had PTSD and vascular issues that was hard for him to deal with. The military and medications took its toll as his health further declined and he was not as active as he used to be. This past 2 years he suffered more. He had a lot of severe ulcers, colostomy, pneumonia battles and infection inside, etc. He was in and out of hospitals. He fought until the end when his heart could not pump no more. He was my father, my hero, my role model, my friend I went to work with every day for 2 decades, my advisor, someone I laughed and argued with, someone I suffered with battling medical personnel as an advocate for his health. I tried so hard but I could not help him this last time. I sometimes think if the wound nurse and I made any mistakes with his hip wound.
I gave him one last hug after he passed and I did not hear him in pain no more. His aching or him telling me I am hurting him. It hurt me not to hear him again. I will always think of him and miss him. I can only think of him in memory, dreams, talk to him on the way to work or put on music he would like and think he lives on through me as he would tell me. Bye Dad, I will always love you.
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FRANCIS Posted Oct 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I watched you Luis over many many years helping your father along especially during those snow days and freezing days! Always dedicated to the care of your father. As a father I looked at you and him and thought how my relationship is with my sons and whether my sons love could shoulder that responsibility and affection shown by you towards your dad. Your father ALWAYS spoke about you with pride, as though you were his crowning achievement. Your father and I spoke extensively stay strong!
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Monica posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Monica lit a candle
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Being the child of a Veteran is not always easy. There is PTSD & other issues that make family life complicated. It is especially difficult for Veterans who experienced combat & loss in a war they were forced to fight. There were days of happiness & sadness.
Generally, my father & I had moments where we strongly disagreed & other moments when we agreed to disagree. He was very direct, brutally honest & outspoken. You never knew what was going to come out of his mouth. However, there was another side of him that was soft, caring, & silly. He could also be reckless, like when he attempted to teach me how to ride a bike on a hill. He promised he would be right behind me holding the back of the seat, but no, he let go! He would hide behind pillars in the train stations when I was little to see if I would freak out when I didn’t see him because he had to “teach me survival skills”. Or when I was a teenager, he taught me how to change the light fixture in the kitchen & I found out the hard way he forgot to shut off the electricity. And then there were moments when he had me step on his shoes so we can dance because “we were at the disco”, listened to music together, let me put hair pins & curlers in his hair, eat off his plate & watch WWF & baseball together.
Although sometimes reckless, education was a priority. Homework, studying, following curfew was a must. He told us to never let anyone say we can’t. He insisted we push ourselves to study & work hard. As a disabled man himself, he went to work everyday. He could have complained, went on disability or felt sorry for himself, but he never did. He was proud of his profession & how his work made a difference in the life of fellow Veterans. His sayings like “Buy cheap, get cheap, look cheap, feel cheap” was one of his trademarks.
I hope I made him proud. I miss him, but I’m comforted in knowing he is no longer suffering with pain. I hope you are there to greet me when my time comes & we could go to the disco.
P.S. I did not learn how to ride a bike that day. I crashed into a wall of a building at the bottom of the hill. Thanks Dad! Xoxoxoxoxo
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Marissa posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Anytime I spent with my grandfather was always my favorite. We were always able to laugh together, talk about work and biotechnology, and watch tv together in his room especially MTV. He was so loving and I am so happy I get to remember and be able to call him of all people my grandpa. One memory that always warms my heart is when we were in his room simply eating dinner together on christmas. No words were really exchanged but his presence was all I needed. Just having each other in that moment was something that was special to not only me but to him as well. Without him, life is so much different and it’s still unbelievable to me that he’s gone. I still can hear all his sound effects especially down to his famous Donald Duck impression we did together. My grandpa was one of a kind and I really wouldn’t be where I am today without him. Rest easy grandpa, i will see you later down the line when my time comes. Thank you for everything that you’ve done not only for me but everyone else. I hope you will continue to watch over us and see your grandchildren become everything you’ve always wanted. I can’t wait to give you the biggest hug and tell you how much i truly missed you. This is not a goodbye, it’s a see you later. Until we meet again. I love you grandpa, forever and always.
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Marissa lit a candle
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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FRANCIS posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
I wanted to mention to those who did not get to see the humor side of Enrique! He was sly never taking a side, when he laughed he laughed hard. He gave you undivided attention! Enrique's co-worker and I enjoyed entertaining him just so we could see him laugh intensely! Yes he suffered incredible pain, but if he saw a moment approaching that involved laughter, HE TOOK IT!
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FRANCIS lit a candle
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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FRANCIS posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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FRANCIS posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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FRANCIS Posted Oct 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Chess is a thinking person's game.Whenever I was faced with something that involved intense thinking,Enrique ( As I called him ) was one of the very few people who I consulted with. We did not work in the same department at the VA Hospital, but you did not have to.If you needed help his door was always open. What was great about Enrique was that you were able to talk about ANYTHING. Before the cell phone that had search engine's Enrique was my " search engine" Before I had a therapist, E was!
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Jash V posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Enrique was a smart man that knew and loved electronics and biomed so much. Besides Biomed he was all about his family. Nothing but love for the whole Davila family.
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