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David Schilling Obituary

David W. Schilling, Sr.

1947 - 2014 PITTSFIELD David Wayne Schilling, Sr., 67, of Pittsfield, died Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Berkshire Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with serious health issues. Born in Pittsfield on June 5, 1947, the son of David B. and Vivian Martin Schilling. During his early years, he resided in Canaan, N.Y. He moved to Pittsfield at an early age, was educated in Pittsfield schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School. Mr. Schilling was employed by General Electric Company and its successors, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, where he worked in the Receiving /Maintenance Mechanic Department. He retired in 2006 with 36 years service. Mr. Schilling was a member of the Flat Brook Baptist Church in Canaan. He belonged to the G.E. Quarter Century and Pensioners Clubs, and was a member of the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center and a longtime member of the Onota Fishing Club. He enjoyed working with his hands and enjoyed working on and maintaining his own cars. He was an automobile enthusiast who enjoyed vintage cars, attending car shows, and NASCAR, traveling to many NASCAR tracks, and every Saturday night could be found at Lebanon Valley Speedway. He also enjoyed deep-sea fishing and playing cards, and belonged to many pitch leagues. Mr. Schilling leaves his wife, the former Sherry A. Hunt, whom he married Aug. 26, 1967, in the First United Methodist Church. They would have celebrated 47 years of marriage this August. He is also survived by two sons, David W. Schilling, Jr., and his wife, Tina of Pittsfield, and Michael J. Schilling of Pittsfield; a daughter, Kellie J. Schilling of Pittsfield; three grandchildren, Ryan M. Schilling, Jenna A. Schilling, and Annaleise M. Schilling, who meant everything to him; a sister, Pamela Culver and her husband, James, of Pittsfield, and many nieces and nephews who were dear to his heart. He was predeceased by his brother, Billy Schillling. FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial service for David Wayne Schilling will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m., at DERY FUNERAL HOME with Dan Kelly of the Christian Harvest Center officiating. Calling hours will precede the service beginning at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Arthritis Foundation in care of the Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Aug. 5, 2014.
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To Dave, Tina & the Schilling Family,
My condolences to all of you in this time of sorrow.

Tom Foley

August 9, 2014

Pam, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. Claudette and I will have him and his family in our prayers.

Forrest Manning

August 8, 2014

Hi Pam,
So sorry to hear about David. I did not even know he was sick.I just heard about Billy's passing. Way to young. We will remember them in our prayers.

Forrest & Claudette

Forrest Manning

August 8, 2014

Sherry, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Carl Hahne

August 7, 2014

I'm so sorry to read of "dave's" passing ! he was my dear friend from work at the GE...so much to say and no words to express how I feel...RIP dave ! I will never forget our times at work !

betty rood

August 5, 2014

Sherry and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in hopes that they may bring some comfort during this difficult time. When David first came into K&Js I thought I knew him and then one day he said "you don't remember me do you?" and when he told me, all of these memories of my youth came back, and yes I did remember him. He and Billy spent a lot of time at my parents house with my brothers. Now that I remembered David we would talk and laugh about memories we remembered. He was a kind gentleman who always smiled and had a joke that would crack me up. He had a twinkle in his eye when he would talk about you, the kids and the grandchildren, oh, how he love you all. Keep him alive in your heart and in your memories and when things get tough remember he will always be with you. Rest in Peace David.

Nancy Colvin

August 5, 2014

Sherry and Family i am sorry to hear of Daves passing
May loving memories help you through this sad time '
Sharon Ziter

August 5, 2014

Pammy So sorry to hear of David's death. I remember him as a young boy on Peck's Rd living there with his family. May he rest in peace.

Rita Nadeau Overbaugh

August 5, 2014

So sorry to hear of his passing. He was such a nice person. Keeping everyone in my prayers.

Heather Brook

August 5, 2014

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