David B. Pine

Pittsfield, Mass. David B. Pine, 69, died Thursday Nov. 22, 2007, at the Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield, Mass. He formerly resided on Harbor Lane in Queensbury, N.Y. David was born on Jan. 22, 1938, in Cambridge, N.Y., son of the late Perry S. Pine Sr. and Ruth (Miner) Pine. He graduated from Hoosick Falls High School. David attended Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He owned and operated the 5 Cent to a Dollar Store in Cambridge, N.Y. until 1969. He worked for the Joy Department Store in Glens Falls, N.Y. until 1986. He then worked at the Queensbury Hotel in security, until retiring in 1997. David was a life member of both, the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and the Bay Ridge Rescue Inc., where he was the current president. He was affiliated with the West Hoosick Baptist Church. He is survived by his brother, Perry S. (Shep) Pine Jr. of Hoosick Falls. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main St., Hoosick Falls, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad through the funeral home.