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David McElligott Obituary

GREENFIELD  - David J. McElligott, 84, of Lincoln Street passed away at home on Sept. 29th, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Northampton, MA on Sept. 19, 1934 to John and Edna McElligott. He leaves behind his daughter Maureen, son Patrick and daughter-in-law Marlene of Deerfield, his two grandchildren Fallon and Holly, and 3 great-grandchildren Xavier, Eli, and Elijah. 

David leaves behind his long-time companion, Marilyn Matysiewicz, her three daughters and their husbands, Lisa Matysiewicz and Michael Noetzel, Kim and Olivier Crosby, Amy and Robert Dexter, and their sons Robbie, Ross, Ryan and Reid. 

David was well known for his generosity, loving spirit, and warm smile. He will be greatly, greatly missed.

At David's request, there will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Franklin County, 329 Conway St., Greenfield. 

Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home assisted the family.

Published by The Recorder on Oct. 11, 2018.
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Sorry for your lost. Hope memories will heal your lost.

Phyllis Parker

October 15, 2018

The world lost a truly genuine, thoughtful and decent person when David passed. I will always remember him for the joy he felt for and provided us all during our family weekends and holidays in Ashfield where he grew up. His added memories made them even more special. I will greatly miss our conversations about family, Western MA, the Patriots and the Red Sox. But most of all his kind smile and calming influence on those he loved. God bless, Mike Noetzel

Mike Noetzel

October 11, 2018

We will miss you very much. Always there to lend a helping hand, fix something broken or provide guidance. Would come home to find things mysteriously working again. We will miss you very much and will keep you in our thoughts with great memories. Love Rob

Rob Dexter

October 11, 2018

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