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David Cole Obituary

Cole, David D. AVERILL PARK David D. Cole, 66, of Wisner Road, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at his residence after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Funeral Saturday 8:15 a.m. at St. Henry's Church, Old Rte. 66, Averill Park. Calling hours at the Church on Friday 4-8 p.m. The family suggests donations be made to the Rhinebeck Health Center, c/o Dr. Steven Bock, 108 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2007.

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Tricia

November 28, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the great pleasure of working with Dave at the Senate. I looked forward to talking to him and seeing him on a daily basis. Always a smile and a joke. Although I haven't worked at the Senate for a few years now, Dave has been in my thoughts many times. I always admired him for his love for school. Again, I am so sorry for you loss, he will be missed.

melissa miorin sutton

November 18, 2007

Donna & Mrs. Cole,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, I am so sad that I just found out about Mr. Cole and couldn't pay my respects...Mr. Cole was a wonderful person and I feel honored to have known him...

Jeanne Varcasia

November 18, 2007

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Dave Cole.His presence will be greatly missed in the Senate by so many people. You always knew things would be okay again when Dave came to fix something. He was always the gentleman.

Ralph Valenti

November 16, 2007

Joann, Donna and family. I am so sorry for your loss, I know words are just words but we go way back and I just wanted to say Dave was a gem. Very few people can be so well liked as he was, you know this and others do too.
Sincerly,
Ralph Valenti

Kathleen&Paul (Dave) Wachsman

November 16, 2007

Donna&Scott,Joanne&Family:
We our sorry and saddened on the loss of your beloved father and husband. Our deepest sympathy to all of you,our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you all

Gina D'Antonio

November 16, 2007

Aunt Joann, Donna & Family:
I am so sorry to have read about Uncle Dave. I had the pleasure of working with him in the Senate and knowing him from the Villa Valenti Restaurant. What a great man he was. Very loving and caring to all he came in contact with. He will be missed greatly. God be with all of you at this time and grant you comfort in knowing that he is at peace now.

Lisa Olson

November 16, 2007

Donna and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy with you and your family during this difficult time.

Ann Marie Waldron

November 16, 2007

JoAnn -
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family. Dave loved you so deeply, and I believe that he'll never really leave. He'll always be watching over you.

Cathy Kirkland

November 16, 2007

Dear JoAnn and Cole Family:

I worked beside Dave in the Senate chamber for nearly 10 years, and I often wondered how he could ever sit still -- this was a man who was always busy, constantly on the move, unflaggingly helpful. I will remember his great good spirits and friendliness, his bad jokes and wicked chuckle, his skill at sudoku, and his number-one priority: family, family, and family.

Dave was a true gentleman and a truly gentle man, and he is very much missed. To the children and grandchildren he cherished, may you fulfill his dearest hopes for you.

Nancy Harrington

November 16, 2007

Cindy,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Harrington

Meg Brown

November 16, 2007

To the Family of Dave Cole:
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you... Dave was one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of meeting through my years working in the Senate. God be with you through this difficult time. Meg Brown

Uncle Fred & Aunt Lucille

November 16, 2007

John, Regina & Family,

We're so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Life is short and often full of regrets. However, memories of wonderful times spent together in a variety of activities recount of the love shared. May he rest in peace. May you be at peace with his passing and the knowledge that he knew of and appreciated your love for him until the last. Know our prayers are with you and the rest of your family. May the richness of his life be celebrated in your loving memories of his love for you.

JACK O'BRIEN

November 16, 2007

JOANN AND DONNA- I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAVE. DONNA, WE WAS SO VERY PROUD OF YOU. HE WILL BE MISSED. HE WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS AT ST HENRYS.

Justin Schultz

November 16, 2007

I am very sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Chris Kronau

November 16, 2007

Joanne and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Treasure the memories. May peace be with you.

Joyce Marinucci

November 15, 2007

Joann and Family,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,today and always.
Pat and Joyce

Greg and Colleen Farley

November 15, 2007

Donna, Scott and Family. We just wanted you to know we were thinking of you during this difficult time. May your special times together and memories always comfort you.

janet paul

November 15, 2007

Joann&Family
George and I are so sorry to hear of Daves passing,he was a wonderful man,husband,father,and a great poppy,his memory will always live on, you are in our prayers and thoughts, if there is any thing we can do please call Love Janet&George

JOAN PUCCI-HIER

November 15, 2007

jOANN AND FAMILY.MY DAUGHTER CALLED THIS MORNING AS I AM IN FLORIDA AND TOLD ME THE BAD NEWS.MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.WE GO WAY BACK EVEN THOUGH WE DIDN'T KEEP IN TOUCH I THOUGHT OF YOU BOTH QUITE OFTEN.I WISH I COULD BE THERE.
ALWAYS YOUR MAID OF HONOR JOAN

Donna Peek

November 15, 2007

My sympathies to the entire Cole family. I worked w/Dave in the Senate. He was such a kind gentleman and will be missed. No one will ever be able to fix a fax machine like him!!!
My prayers are with you.

Bernadette Phillips

November 15, 2007

To the family of Dave Cole: I want to express my deepest sympathy for losing such a wonderful man. I have worked with Dave for quite a few years in the Senate, he was always there whenever we had questions about our fax machine or was able to help us out with the defensive driving class. He was a great person and I will miss seeing him around the Senate. Know that he is not suffering and my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Lisa Bruno

November 15, 2007

I worked with Dave in the Senate and enjoyed breakfast with him and Jimmy from time to time. Dave was a very kind and respectful person. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.

Tracy Albanese

November 15, 2007

my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Paul Bombard

November 15, 2007

My deepest sympathies to Dave's family. I worked with Dave at the Senate. He was a great guy and will be missed very much.

Eric & Melissa Moore

November 15, 2007

Donna & Family,

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I hope the memories of him will bring comfort to you and your family.

Anita Germano

November 15, 2007

John, Regina and children,

We offer our sincere sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Lou,Anita,Nick and Billy Germano

Elaine Howland

November 15, 2007

My prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. Please accept my true condolences. I know how much you will miss him.

David Gurga

November 15, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

DOMINICK &SUSAN COLUCCIO

November 15, 2007

TO REGINA & JOHN & YOUR FAMILY
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF JOHN'S DAD. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GUYS AT A TIME LIKE THIS. TAKE CARE

Chris Morris and Family

November 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donald Moore

November 15, 2007

Dear Cole family,I worked with Dave in the State Senate for many years. He was such a hard working guy ,with a great sense of humor and a deep love for his family.I lost my mother to the same disease in March of this year, so I know the pain of your loss.He's not suffering anymore and he's in God's graces... My thoughts and prayers go out to you and I was awful sorry to see him get so sick, but yet, he still came to work.That the kind of man Dave was, he just kept going, even though he was really not feeling well .... God got another good soul in heaven and if there is anything broke in heaven, Dave will be the first to fix it.I'm going to miss a lot....God Bless, Don Moore

Dot McGrail

November 15, 2007

Joanne and family. My love and Blessings to each of you. His long struggle is behind him and now he's in Gods loving hands.

Diane Paul

November 15, 2007

Donna& Family, I Can,t Tell You Enough How Sorry I Am About Your Loss. Donna I Know How You Feel. Hang Tough And Remember I Am Always There For You. Just Call Me And I Will Do What Ever I Can Do For You! I Love You And Will Pray For You. Love Diane & Al

Sandy & Dick Roberts

November 15, 2007

Dear Donna & Family,
Losing a dad is just the hardest, for you will always be daddys little girl........I know dad is in a better place and will be your angle for all of eternity.......May GOD be with you and your family in this time of need.........

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