In Memory of David John (Brupat) Casino
Date of Birth: June 11, 1990
Date of Passing: August 12, 2026
Seonghwa: 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at The Washington Times Arbor Ballroom
David John (Brupat) Casino passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at his mother and stepfather’s home in Montgomery Village, Maryland. He was 36 years old. David had been under medical care for congestive heart failure.
David was born on June 11, 1990, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. As a baby, he was given the nickname “Brupat” by the Reverend Sun Myung Moon. The name, formed from his parents’ names, Bruce and Patsy, was given the meaning “son of filial piety.”
David is survived by his mother, Patsy Ellen Casino Anderson, and his father, Bruce John Casino; his older brother, Capaso Daniel Casino; his older sister, Christine Naomi Casino; his younger sister, Catherine Emmanuel Casino; his stepfather, Damian Anderson; his stepmother, Millie Zimonjic; his four step siblings, Nicole Anderson, Jonathan Anderson, Felix Anderson, and Melody Wagner; his aunts and uncles, Romey and Noble Johnson, Larry and Elba Johnson, Peggy and Rudy Beck, Linda Johnson, Nelson and Stephanie Johnson, Eva Lynn Casino and Lee Danes, and Michael and Jelena Casino; his great-aunt, Pazetta Mallette; and numerous beloved cousins, relatives, and friends.
David attended Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia, from first through eighth grade, where, as a child, he joyfully performed in several Shakespeare plays. He graduated from Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, Virginia, where he played varsity football and volleyball. He later attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he studied psychology.
Throughout his life, David pursued a wide range of work, including installing computer servers, counseling in a drug and alcohol recovery program, teaching SAT preparation courses, selling electronics, restaurant work as both a line cook and server, and operating his own power-washing business. In his free time, he enjoyed tinkering with electronics, watching professional sports and college basketball, and listening to music from the late 90s and early 2000s.
David also valued service and bringing people together across cultures. In 2007, he volunteered at the World Culture and Sports Festival in Seoul, South Korea, an international gathering focused on sports, interfaith and intercultural exchange, and youth programs. In 2025, he participated in the Pure Water Assembly Youth Leadership Conference in Seoul, which brought together young adults from 50 nations to promote peace through religious and spiritual leadership.
Above all, David will be remembered for his kind soul. He was a wonderful human being—loving, gentle, loyal, intelligent, social, generous, and funny. He had a curious mind and a particular interest in people and psychology, always seeking to better understand others. He was always willing to lend a hand to those in need.
Whatever life brought his way, David continued forward with love and optimism. He was a deeply loved son, brother, relative, and friend whose warmth and generosity touched many lives. He will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Seonghwa Ceremony held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 27, 2026
Location: The Washington Times Arbor Ballroom
