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David Diotale Obituary

David Michael Diotale

69, of Brewster, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Youngest child of the late Ottavio and Anna (Ammanniti) Diotale. Preceded in death by brothers Dante, Joe and Chris Diotale.

Employed at the Timken Company for 32 years before retiring, David served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.

Survived by daughter Alicia Diotale; Sons Ernie (Audrey) Diotale, Adam Diotale; Sisters Angie Kessel, Laura (louis) Tabellion, Mary (James) Mach, Rose Diotallevi, Linda Fedevich; Brother Otto Diotale; Grandchildren Andrew, Kylie and Leila.

David will be remembered most for his generosity, sense of humor and for keeping eBay and Amazon in business.

As per David's wishes, no services will be held at this time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Repository on May 29, 2020.

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Valerie Diotale Ray

May 25, 2023

When I think of my Uncle David I remember he was a kind soul and always had a smile. You will be missed.

john kerhin

June 20, 2020

We ran around together many times in our lives. So many things we did. It's difficult to believe he is now gone. RIP my lifetime friend. I am missing you.

Paul Seich

June 19, 2020

I met Dave when he came to work in the Bloom yard years ago. Dave was a good friend who would go out of his way to help someone. I still think of his friendly personality and the good times we had back then. Dave will always be in my thoughts.

Paul Jackson

May 30, 2020

Tell the family of Dave you will always be in our hearts and prayers and memories Timken Department 132 steel division balloon yard he was a good worker and a great friend God bless always call if you need anything

Sharon Wilhelm

May 29, 2020

David was a wonderful man with a big heart. He loved his family deeply. Gone too soon.

Otto diotale

May 29, 2020

David was a great brother he was very proud of his children Ernie Adam and Alicia, had a lot of good times in the band years he was a great drummer. Love you brother never to be forgotten.

Ellen Youngman Everett

May 29, 2020

Always had a smile and hello when you would see him.

Darrell Wiles

May 29, 2020

To my lifelong friend, brother and fellow musician, a big part of my life is missing now and forever. He did so much for everybody around him. R.I.P. brother Dave. Miss you always.

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