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David Newberry Obituary

COLONIE David J. Newberry, 48, of Colonie, died suddenly on Saturday, May 8, 2004. He was born in Albany and is the son of Jane Heaphy and the late Victor Newberry. David was a Colonie resident for 24 years. Mr. Newberry was a New York State employee for 29 years, currently working with the Office of Technology. He was a communicant of St. Clare's Church and a former long shoreman at the Port of Albany for 20 years. David is the beloved husband of 25 years to Katherine I. Williams Newberry. He is the devoted father of Michelle Kovelman and her husband Brian, Jaclyn Newberry, Kourtney Newberry and the late Adam Newberry. He is the brother of Robert, Victor, Kenny, Keith, Timmy and Penny Newberry. He is the cherished grandfather of Gabrielle and Hannah Kovelman; son-in-law of Catherine Williams. All family and friends are welcome to attend graveside services on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in Memory's Garden. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Kourtney Newberry , c/o Katherine Newberry @ SEFCU, 112 State Street, Albany, NY 12207.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 11 to May 12, 2004.

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Michael Newberry

September 30, 2024

Iss you uncle dabe I didn't get to see you as much as I would have liked and kind of faded off with family but I think about you and your family all the time love you uncle David..





Michael Paul Newberry

Jackie

June 9, 2005

Thank you everyone! I come to this site to get inspiration :), seeing all of the people that care for my family and the people who cared for my dad is just so uplifting to me. I would like to say a special thanks to phil for adding a photo of my dad that we do not have. If any one else has any photos that thay could send to us or poast it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for everything and I love you Dad!

May 9, 2005

Well, it has been a year and I still can't believe it. You are missed every day. We love you.

Penny Newberry

November 26, 2004

Dearest David, Well yesterday was Thanksgiving and we all missed you and mom very much. Kathy cooked for all of us and she did a superb job. We all muttled through by the strength of each other. I hope you and mom are doing well. Kathy put beautiful wreaths on your gravesites. Please take care of mom for me. Love you both very much and miss you both very much. Your loving sister, Penny

M Kovelman

August 11, 2004

Dad, Mom had a hard time today, she kept saying "your father did this and that!" Kourtney seems to know exactly what to do with the things that we dont. She was your best friend. My God how we miss you, I keep seeing you mowing the lawn and asking me about my job. Gabby is insisting on seeing you with God soon,I'm trying to tell her that I dont want that to happen for a long time and she just cries. We Miss you so much...

Tim, Dana and Kristen Newberry

June 7, 2004

Dear Kathy, Shelly, Jackie, Kourtney and all the family and friends of our beloved brother Dave,



Our heartfelt love and prayers are with you all. May Dave's soul rejoice with our Saviour in Heaven as he waits for us all to join him there!



"Death is not a mere passing,

but a cherished passing of life.

From presence here on earth with us

to glorious life with God.

Though we grieve for a smile,

it can never be replaced.

Yet in our hearts a memory lives

and we know the true value of love."

Dana (1975)



God bless you and hold you close, Dave. We miss you, dear brother. Thank you for being a shining example of a truly good man. May you and all whom you touched be blessed by God always.

Shelly Cuzdey

May 26, 2004

My deepest sympathy goes out to Kathy and the rest of Dave's family. Dave was a wonderful guy to work with which I have for 24 years. I will miss him dearly, especially the way he made me laugh. He also was first to share his knowlege in operational support when I was learning the systems. He was a dear friend and (neighbor - he lived across the street from my father and brother in-law). He would always stop by to say hello - when he saw my car in the driveways.

Kenny Newberry

May 23, 2004

Dave,

You will be missed by everyone but most of all your family. I am grateful for the time we had together in Daytona.

Love from you brother,

Kenny

Kimberly Spath

May 19, 2004

To my Uncle Dave, You have meant so much to me, I am so grateful we have had these past ten years of holidays and family occasions. I have always cherished our evening of dancing together. Kathy, Jackie, Kourtney, Shelly and Gabby have been so loved by you, we have all learned from you how important family is. You are truly the best man I ever met. I love you and miss you very much. I hope that Uncle Dick was there to meet you (probably with a beer)and I know you will live in my heart as he does.

Your loving niece,

Penny Newberry

May 19, 2004

To My Loving Brother David, I already miss you more than words can say. There is not a minute that goes by each day that I don't think about you and why God took you from us. Thank you for all your help with our mother. I promise to continue to take the best care possible of mom. I also promise to take good care of your family. I love you.

Frank McCarthy

May 15, 2004

Though I only worked with Dave for a couple of years, right now I consider myself blessed to have known him at all. You'll be missed, big guy. May your mug always be full, your cooler full of ice, and may you have all the OT you could ever want.

Michelle Kovelman (Dave's daughter)

May 14, 2004

I stumbled upon my Dad's guest book accidentally and I am so grateful for all the thoughts written here. I miss him more everyday, but knowing how many people loved him, makes life a bit easier. THANK YOU!

Barbara Magin

May 14, 2004

Dear Penny and Family,

Sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your brother Dave. My prayers for peace will be with you.

Barb

Phil Matthei

May 14, 2004

Dave was a great worker and most definitely an unforgettable character. He will be missed.

paul roylance

May 13, 2004

To the newberry family my deepest sorrow on the passing of dave.i worked with numb twenty years ago at the port on the bannana boats from eary in the morning till late at night. What blew me away was that was just the start of his week because then he would go to his state job. but i will say the numb had a zest for having fun and drinking ice cold beer.He also loved taking great vacations with his family to florida,well numb sleep well you deserve it, ill miss your smiling face and next time we meet the cold ones are on me. your pal paulie

Jeff Dwyer

May 13, 2004

Dave will be greatly missed. I worked with Dave for many years and I admire how he lived life to the fullest.

John Pawlows

May 13, 2004

My sincere sympathy to Dave's family. He will be greatly missed.

jim tierney

May 13, 2004

I am sorry to hear about daves passing. No one worked like dave ,no one partied like dave,no one loved his family like dave.We all cry into the shamrock on the passing of numb. love and god bless. jim

matt hesch

May 12, 2004

to the newberry family my deepest sorrow on the passing of dave,WE grew up on the streets of albany and went to school at the old albany high.Even back then dave had many jobs,but always had time to hoist a few cold ones with his friends. I will miss you Numb.ps keep a cold molson on ice up there and say hello to Walt. your buddy matt

Dave and Phil - OFT Summer Picnic 2002

Phil Chase

May 12, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family at this time. I've known Dave for many years at HESC and most recently at OFT where we both worked. The attached picture was taken at the OFT Summer 2002 Picnic. It is one of the ways I'll always remember Dave as a friend having a good time..

Tom Viola

May 12, 2004

Dave was my supervisor when we cleaned state buildings at night, back in 1972. He was a very hard worker who would work from dawn till dusk at the port, and then put in another 5 hours at a second job. Despite his exhausting schedule, Dave was never in a bad mood, and was fun to be around. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends.

kathy jones

May 12, 2004

Dave you will be missed everyday at work with your jokes and your smile.

dan sullivan

May 12, 2004

dear kathy and family i am so sad on the passing of a special and great friend . i can say that dave was a hard worker and loved his family and friends .he will be missed by all of us. dan sullivan

Jeff Dumas

May 12, 2004

Dearest Kathy and Family, our deepest heart felt condolences for the loss of Dave. I have worked with Dave for the past 25 years, he was my friend and I loved him. His memory will remain with me for the rest of my life.

Love,

Jeff and Nellie

Jim Kurutz

May 12, 2004

We will all miss Dave. His memory will be with us all for a long time.

Irene & Dave Sitterly

May 12, 2004

Our prayers go out to Dave's family at this very difficult time.

Cindy Rachel-Camadine

May 11, 2004

Kathy,Michelle,Jackie,Kourtney

I remember his laugh and the way he

joked around. My thoughts are with you all.

Lori Ira

May 11, 2004

To the Newberry Family- Our deepest synpathies to you and especially to Kourtney who is a good friend to Katlyn. If you need anything, or Kourtney needs a friend..call us!

The Ira family-Greg, Lori, Katlyn and Aly

JoAnne Tweedie

May 11, 2004

Michelle, my thoughts are with you and your family at this saddest of times.

Colleen M. Tremont

May 11, 2004

My heartfelt sympathy to Dave's loved ones. I worked with Dave for many years in the computer room at HESC. Years ago Dave purchased a van and a boat from my family and we had many laughs about it.

Cheryl Chalk

May 11, 2004

Michelle,

My sympathies for your loss. It is hard to lose a parent, but it looks like you have lots of family and friends around you which I'm sure is a great comfort.

Gary Van Wormer and family

May 11, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Daves family and he'll be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Jessica Robert

May 11, 2004

Jack, Kathy, Shelly & Kourtney,

I'm so sorry to hear about your father and husband. Even though we're not as close as we were Jack, I'm always here for you. Love always.

Crystal Olmstead

May 11, 2004

Michelle

I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I also lost my dad on Saturday so please if you need anything let me know as we can be there for each other.

Kathy Rafferty

May 11, 2004

I have many good memories of working with Dave in the computer room. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. My sympathy goes out to his family.

Mary Coyle-Vitela

May 11, 2004

Jane, Penny,and families

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.It has been a lot of years since we have seen each other, but i hold many memories .

Mary ( Al Coyle's daughter )

Maryjane Aidala

May 11, 2004

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to David's family. May God give all of you His strength to carry on through this difficult time. God Bless..

Terry Dickson

May 11, 2004

He will be missed...

Terry Dickson

H.E.S.C. Consolidations

Don and Greta Daigle

May 11, 2004

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Dave's passing. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Joe And Margaret Young

May 11, 2004

Dear Kathy and Girls we were so sorry to read about Crunch as we called him. Our sympathy and prayers are with you . And may God Bless you and the family.

Claudia Ungerland

May 11, 2004

Your weekend work family misses you and you will remain in our hearts forever.

richard hurley

May 11, 2004

rick hurley h.e.s.c operations employee

Jake & Melissa Gardner

May 11, 2004

You will truly be missed....our thoughts are with Kathy and the girls.

Katie Rivet

May 11, 2004

May all prayers and great memories keep you strong during this difficult time.

Linda Bouyea

May 11, 2004

Rest with Adam dear David. You will never be forgotten.

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