Dave Frank Rencsok Jr. | Eastern NC Now

    Dave Frank Rencsok, Jr. age 74, a resident of Washington, died Friday, December 26, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center. He was surrounded by his wife and two daughters.

    No services are planned at this time.

    Dave was born on July 14, 1951, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late Dave Frank Rencsok and Bessie Bailey Rencsok. He was a 1969 graduate of Huntington High School and later obtained an associate degree at Beaufort County Community College. Dave served his country in the US Navy as a medical corpsman during the Vietnam War. Specifically, he aided in the evacuation of American soldiers and Vietnamese refugees of Saigon to the Philippines as part of Operation Frequent Wind. On November 1, 1979, he married Constance Polinori, also of Huntington. Dave worked as a car man for CSX Railroad in West Virginia before taking early retirement and moving to North Carolina in 1988. After moving, for years he stayed home taking care of his two daughters and being Mr. Mom. Once the girls were in school, he became a Realtor with The Rich Company, retiring in 2015. Dave grew up less than a block from a local bowling alley in Huntington and participated in several leagues. He loved fishing, especially with his son-in-law and grandson. Dave enjoyed hunting as a member of a local hunt club and loved to cook for family and friends. As a member of the Herring Club, Dave was known for his delicious roe and eggs! Together, Dave and Connie enjoyed travelling and visiting unique sites across the United States.

    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Ann McCallister. Survivors include his wife, Constance Polinori Rencsok of the home, daughters, Cara Lilley of Washington and Cristen Switzer (Frederick) of Washington, sister, Mary Preston of Huntington, WV, grandchildren, Bailey Singleton, Charlie Switzer, and Callie Switzer.

    Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Rencsok family.