One month after D-day, he was struck with artillery fire and was severely wounded keeping him in UK hospitals and later US military hospitals for nearly a year. His occupational career began as a carpenter then moving on to office machine repair where he opened a Smith Corona dealership which he operated for many years. When he saw an opening in Consumer Protection as Weights and Measures Director, he took the position enjoying many years of service for Saratoga County doing what he enjoyed, being with people. At the same time he was head of the Republican Party in his township and also a Committeeman in his village. He later served as Sargent-at-Arms in the New York Assembly under Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His most revered moments were those spent in the Adirondacks and on Lake George. An accomplished boatman, he was past Commander of Lake George Power Squadron. His hobbies were numerous including woodcarving, fishing, antique gun restoration. Dave and Carmelita moved to Plantation Florida in 2014, reluctantly leaving their lifetime home to be closer to family and enjoy a bit warmer weather in their later years. Viewing for family and friends will be at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home in Davie on Wednesday, September 5th from 1pm-3pm. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, September 7th at 2pm at Covenant Village, 9215 West Broward Blvd, Plantation. The event will be held in the Village Center. David will be interred at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schylerville, NY at a later date.