David GENEEN Obituary

Here I am on September the 18th, 2024 just now having being alerted to the very sad and far too early departure of David. Having met David while we both worked at B.U.A. together we had a very memorable time together and as others have mentioned we somehow entwined our idiocies and silliness of young men at the time, late 1960s. One of our fun associates was one, David Bartlett fresh from Bournemouth, U.K. David Bartlett has also died as I think very unfairly because of a particular form of Cancer. Both Davids left deep and positive additions to my life which I shall never fir all good reasons forget them both. Now at 80 and on very excellent condition both physically and emotionally and living in Vancouver I admit to all readers how terribly sad I feel of David's passing and it is only now after ten whole years. Bless you David you unquestionably were one of the good fellows!

David was a kind and caring gentleman... I was his Rolls-Royce factory rep for a while.

Over lunch today (July 6th 2021) and in a conversation with my wife i was recalling events of long ago (1967/68ish) of my BP & Fiat dealership that was on the south east corner of Eglinton and Bayview where David's name came up. Of interest, I Googled his name and sad to find out he is no longer with us. After school David would man the gas pumps almost for free just so long as he could work on his car in the shop. Other stories abound but not enough space for me to add them in to this tribute to a long ago friend/employee who (sadly) is no longer with u. Do get in touch

We recently heard the news and were so sad. We attended many meetings with David and always appreciated his warm personality and sense of humor. Condolences to his entire family from Decarie Motors in Montreal.

I met David in the early seventies. He was such a good friend to me. Have wonderful memories of driving fantastic cars because he didn't have a place to park them while trying to sell them on consignment. David had the best sense of humour...some of his quips still make me laugh today. Although I lost touch with David it was always reassuring to know that he went on to have a wonderful and successful life and was 'out there'. So glad that I had the opportunity to know him. My condolences to his family. I know how much you will miss him terribly.

David was an amazing man, I had the ultimate privilege of working for him from 1995-2002. I was always amazed how warm and kind he was to everyone. There will definitely be a void without him. RIP DG.

Daniel, Julian, Lucy, Linda and the whole family, please accept our sincere condolences.
We met David when we started cleaning "Grand Touring Automobiles" dealership on Dupont St. back in the mid 1990's (Ant Janitorial). David always had time to stop and talk to us. He always asked if there was anything he could do to help ease our cleaning job, especially in the winter time... When our daughter was getting married in July of 2005 he surprised us all by sending his own Rolls-Royce Phantom for the bride and the groom to be at their service on this important day in their life. THANK YOU DAVID.
We met a number of times on the street when David was coming for his treatment at The Princess Margaret Hospital... David You will be fondly remembered by us forever.
Thank you for being You. Rest in Peace.

Dragana and Savo Vukasovic
Ant Janitorial

Daniel and Julian-We were so sorry to hear about your father's passing. He loved you both so much and was very proudof you. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy-The Kassie Family

Geneen Family - So sorry for your loss. I knew David in Toronto in the early 60's when we were just young teens. We lost contact, but I never forgot him, he was someone special even then.

I remember David from high school and was sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.

Sincere condolences to the family. David became a friend to me whilst I was on a TV show "The Designer Guys" they brought a Bentley to the hospital for a surprise as they knew I loved British Cars and I was invited to his Garage.David was very kind and supportive towards me. When I graduated as he gift he once again sent a Bentley to take me to prom. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered

My condolences to the whole family. His life was well lived and his passing was hard fought.

David and I were best friends during our teenage years and had many an adventure together. Eventually, we went our own ways as friends often do. Whenever I was in Toronto I would visit him at Grand Touring, and we would have a great time reminiscing about old times.
My condolences to his family and to the other good friends he made over the years.

David will be missed, but his journey continues. Thank-you for all your 'wisdom' over the years and I am an honored to have know you and been a small part of your wonderful life

God Bless

David was someone very special in so many different ways to so many different people. for me, I was just a young and naïve boy when David gave me that summer job, washing cars and keeping the lot in order. He was NO boss at all, it was like working for a good friend or a really cool second dad or uncle of some sort. My goal each day was to make everything perfect! for some strange reason I always wanted to impress David. He taught me what it meant to have pride. That summer job led to nearly a 10 year career at Grand Touring where I went from washing cars to managing sales. My early goals of always wanted to impress him never faded through-out my tenure. subsequently I ended my role at Grand Touring when he did as to me the days ahead would have been much different with the heart of the dealership and my good friend absent. Within my new career and David's new retirement we kept in touch. But our frequent conversations stayed the same. Whether it was while he was cruising in Florida or downtown treating me to lunch(he always treated BTW)I never quite felt that I had ever left him as an incumbent and he supported me within my new career as strongly as he did the first day I washed his cars 15 years prior! And of course, I continued with much effort to impress him,...like I always did...

The news of David's passing is heart wrenching and he will be missed dearly. To the Geneen family, I wish you all of G-D's blessings during this most difficult time.

It always struck me that David had the life he wanted. Style was very important and he expressed it through the dealership. We had a number of conversations over the last 30yrs, they were never ordinary. Its not possible to comfort family due to such a significant loss, but in whatever way it can come, I hope you receive it.

Best Wishes
Maurice Bramhall

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

David was a great man that will always be remembered for his outstanding integrity in the Auto Industry..

I am so shocked to learn of the death of David. Without doubt one of most colorful ,loving,fun and sincere people I have ever met in my entire life.
So many great memories spring to mind of multiple visits to Toronto when I was with Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars to see him at Grand Touring.

My sincere condolences to David's family. The world will be a sadder place without this fine man.
John M Bingham - Former Vice President Rolls-Royce & Bentley Motor Cars .

Dear family Geneen, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved David, taken much too soon. We met him through our cousin Harry at several family functions. David was always very kind and genuinely warm. May your wonderful memories of David lessen your pain at this difficult time.

To the family,
No words can ease the pain you are feeling, but I do hope that you can take solace knowing that he was,is much loved. He touched the lives of many and,for me, was a mentor and a guiding light during my nascent years in his beloved business. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jorge de Carvalho.

Our sincere sympathies go out to David's family. David was such a special person with a litany of talents. His kindness and generosity were second to none. You will be greatly missed my friend.

To all
May David's light always shine brightly we will look up and remember how wonderfully loving he was always, very very so sorry for your loss

In honor of David's origins, I sport a kilt today with a tartan plaid that can only be called Sad.
Although I haven't seen David in years, I keenly miss him, knowing that dinners and events in the past, when we joked and laughed together, can now no longer ever be repeated.
Carol joins me in sending sympathies to your whole family.
One can only hope that on David's new journey... he eventually comes across Pearl and Ben... and agrees to tag-team with his mother, Pearl... to keep Ben in check!
Or maybe it's the other way around....? He teams up with Ben to keep Pearl from opening another store!
Either way, we miss all their feisty Geneen spirit.

Our deepest condolences to Linda and family and loved ones. May sadness and mourning be replaced with peace and lovely memories -as soon as is possible.

I extend my sincere condolences to the Geneen family.
In 1975 I purchased my first Ferrari from David and have enjoyed speaking with him on occasion as he excelled in his love of automobiles.
Best Wishes

My very heartfelt sympathies go out to David's family. David was an individual among men. He was a unique soul that left a mark on anyone he met. RIP my friend. RIP. Karyn Fine

If there ever comes a time when we can't be together, keep me in your heart and I'll stay there forever. Winnie the Pooh

We love and will always miss your kind and beautiful smile and the person that was David Geneen.