David Prescott Twomey III, 27 ARLINGTON, Va. - David Prescott Twomey III, 27, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Virginia Hospital Center due to complications from H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu). He was the beloved son of David Jr. and Deborah Mullin Twomey. David became passionate about computers while attending St. Joseph's School in Portland. He realized in 8th grade that computers would be an integral part of his career. He graduated from Cheverus High School in Portland in 2001. Throughout high school David was actively involved in Youth Ministry and a founding member of the Catholic Youth Communications Council. David's love for New Media and politics blossomed at Gannon University (Erie, Penn.), where he graduated from in 2005. While at Gannon he was News Director and New Media Director of 90.5 WERG in Erie, Penn. David was an intern at WCSH6 for Bill Green in 2002 in Portland. He worked for the Saint Vincent Health System Corporate Communications and Marketing Department in Erie, Penn. from 2003-2004. David was also an intern for Senator Susan Collins during the summer of 2004. David furthered his education at Emerson College in Boston, Mass. receiving a Master of the Arts degree in Organizational and Political Communications in 2006. While at Emerson he was a graduate assistant, new media specialist, and special functions specialist under the guidance of Dr. Gregory Payne. During his time in Boston, David was also a communications consultant, e-campaign advisor, and web-development free-lancer. He worked for his Uncle Peter Cianchette on his campaign for Governor. David moved to the Washington D.C area in March 2007 and worked for the Environmental Protection Agency as a Special Assistant for Public Affairs/Multimedia Coordinator. From June 2008-present, David was Operations Coordinator for Digital Media Services, Office of Public Affairs for the United States Federal Courts. David lived life with much enthusiasm, passion, and determination. He embraced his new home of Virginia with as much love as his native Maine. David's David Prescott Twomey III Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home & Cremation Service 775-3763 charisma made him unforgettable. He adored his family and friends and prided himself on his 'extensive' Facebook friends list. David is survived by his Mom and Dad; his brother Bill Twomey of Philadelphia, Penn.; grandparents Jack and Barbara Mullin of Cumberland Foreside, David Sr. and Catherine Twomey of Cumberland Foreside; Uncles, Ambassador Peter Cianchette, Jay Mullin, Patrick Mullin, Bill Mullin, and David Mullin, Aunts - Carolyn Cianchette and Lee Mullin; Cousins, Evan and Maria Cianchette, Jaye, Jack, Kate, Sean, Bill, Chris, Anne, Beth, and Nick Mullin. Visitation will be held Mon., July 6, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home on 199 Woodford Street in Portland. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Twomey family by visiting David's guest book at www.mem.com. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Most Reverend Joseph J. Gerry, O.S.B., Bishop Emeritus of Portland Tues., July 7 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 307 Congress St. Portland. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Memorial of David P. Twomey III - Gannon University To be used for special purposes in the communications department. Please send Checks to: Memorial of David P. Twomey III Gannon University 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541 The David P. Twomey III Washington Award Emerson College For an exceptional student to study in Washington who embodies the passion for politics and promise of public diplomacy epitomized by David P. Twomey III. Please send Checks to: Emerson College (David Twomey Award in memo line) Institutional Advancement 120 Boylston St., 7th floor Boston, MA 02116-4624