David Paul Accardo
David Paul Accardo, 66, of Beaumont, died Friday, June 6, 2025. He was born in Beaumont and lived there his entire life.
David was a kind, fun loving person who enjoyed visiting with his friends. He almost always had a coffee cup in his hands and would make his weekly rounds of afternoon coffee with many.
David worked with his parents at Spic and Span Cleaners for most of his adult life. When Bando’s opened in 1982, he began working part time and what a perfect fit helping customers with the imported food and speaking Arabic to those who had just come to the US. And of course, he was an expert in coffee beans, since he had tried them all. He had a love for customers and over the years they became his good friends.
David graduated in 1977 from South Park High School, and he loved his neighborhood and never left it. David dealt with type 1 Diabetes since he was 10 years old. He struggled with many health issues but always bounced back and it never left him down.
David was an excellent cook in both Italian and Lebanese Cuisines. He worked for many years in the kitchen for the St. Michael’s Middle Eastern Dinners and was chair for a couple of years. He was Treasurer of the L’fanar, a club which is part of the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs.
David loved to travel. Round Top and antiquing were a favorite, along with trips to Dallas to see some of his favorite family.
Survivors include several first cousins, and his Bando’s work family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrie and Paul Accardo.
David had a love for dogs, so a memorial contribution to Beaumont Pets Alive, 46718 IH-10 East Winnie, Texas 77665 would be a fitting tribute to him.
A gathering of David’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 680 North 15th Street, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A celebration of life lunch will follow at Bando’s, and his graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Acting as pallbearers for David will be Ronnie Moses, Sam Accardo, BJ Tullier, Charles Duit, Chris Miller, Alex Bando, Joe Accardo, and Wesley Mouton, along with honorary pallbearers, Chichi Bando-Duit and Penne Bando-Duit- the loves of his life.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
- 690, N 15th St, Beaumont, TX, 77702,
- June 18, 2025
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
- 690, N 15th St, Beaumont, TX, 77702,
- June 18, 2025
- 11:00 am
Graveside Service
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- June 18, 2025
- 2:00 pm
David was a close personal friend of mine and we grew up together in our Orthodox Christian community. He was a great comfort to me when my mother and father passed away. I also have many fond and happy memories of visiting all of our relatives regularly,
antique shopping and having pastries and endless amounts of coffee. He was somewhat of a historian in his own right when it came to our families from the old Country. He will be missed. May he Memory be Eternal!
David was a close personal friend of mine and we grew up together in our Orthodox Christian community. He was a great comfort to me when my mother and father passed away. I have so many fond and happy memories of visiting all of our relatives regularly, antique shopping and pastries and endless amounts of coffee. He was somewhat of a historian in his own right when it came to our families from the old Country. He will be missed. May his Memory be Eternal!
David was a close personal friend of mine and we grew up together in our Orthodox Christian community. He was a great comfort to me when my mother and father passed away. I have so many fond and happy memories of visiting all our relatives regularly, antique shopping and having pastries and endless amounts of coffee. He was somewhat of a historian in his own right when it came to our families from the Old Country. He will be missed. May his Memory be Eternal!
David,
I will miss you and all your funny stories. You were the one person I could call as our family historian, you “knew it all “ and you knew everyone. How you remembered all of TiTi Inez’s siblings names and family connections was amazing. God bless you cousin. I know you’re having a party with family in heaven.
We are sorry to hear about your loss. David was good friend and will be missed and remembered in our prayers.our sincere and sincere condolences.
Alex and Mary Safieh.
I will be out of town next week & unable to attend David’s services. Was so happy to visit with him at our cousin’s reunion in April. He will be missed.
I will be out of town next week & unable to attend David’s services. Was so happy to visit with him at our cousin’s reunion in April. He will be missed. Helen Accardo Doga
I always considered Paul (Slick), Carrie, and David friends. They were truly good people. Miss them all…but times goes on. Rest in peace, David.
David was one of many second cousins of mine on the Accardo side. Growing up, I remember David as a sweet and hospitable person. At family gatherings, his storytelling would often result in good ol’ bottom-of-the-belly laughter. When I think about those days, I smile. Rest in peace, David.
Our Willis family lived directly across Congress St. from Paul & Carrie for many years. I remember their joy when David arrived and we enjoyed watching him grow up. The Congress St neighbors were a close bunch back in the day. RIP David.
I been a customer of the Bando’s family shop for a while. David was one of the first people I’d see when I walked in. He’d walk over, say hello and shake me hand, and he and I, Debbie, Marie, Sandra, Cherie and others would sit and chat and I always enjoyed that. Every time I think of him I think of a very kind person and I feel very blessed to have him as a friend. The Bando family, and his friends and family are in my prayers.
I been a customer of the Bando’s family shop for a while. David was one of the first people I’d see when I walked in. He’d walk over, say hello and shake me hand, and he and I, Debbie, Marie, Sandra, Cherie and others would sit and chat and I always enjoyed that. Every time I think of him I think of a very kind person and I feel very blessed to have him as a friend. The Bando family, and his friends and family are in my prayers.
David was one of those kind and gentle souls who crosses your path. I always enjoyed our conversations. He was a wealth of knowledge on so many subjects. When he saw me walk into Bando’s, he had a glass of raspberry tea waiting for me at the table. Anytime I called to check on him, he was appreciative. I don’t think he ever met an onion ring he didn’t enjoy. RIP, David. You will be missed.
David and I were very close when I was growing up. He could tell the funniest stories and have me laughing so hard. I miss the days when we would all be together at my grandmother’s house, his Aunt Mamie. David will be missed. May he rest in peace.
David was one of 17 first cousins on the Accardo side of the family. We were all very close growing up. We’re so glad that David was able to attend our cousin reunion this past April to enjoy the food, laughter, and story telling of days gone by. Rest in Peace, David.
I started first grade with David at Giles Elementary!!
He was a very nice man, and will be missed!
RIP David!!
Your friend
Michelle