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David Gilmore Obituary
David Gilmore, age 62, of Milford, beloved husband of Ann Marie Mongillo Gilmore, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Newport, Rhode Island, David moved to West Haven after his marriage to Ann Marie and later to Milford where they have lived for the past 23 years. David was the owner of D.W. Gilmore Construction and was a sub contractor for New Horizons Builders for the past 20 years. He was a member of the Miamogue Yacht Club where he was also served on the Board of Governors. David will be fondly remembered for his sarcastic and witty sense of humor, he enjoyed boating and fishing in Long Island Sound aboard the " Cha-Ching " and liked the times that he spent with his family and friends at the Miamogue Yacht Club. A loving husband and father, David will be greatly missed. In addition to Ann Marie, his devoted wife of 26 years, David is survived by his children, David Edward Gilmore of Milford, Tiffany Gilmore of West Haven and Taylor Gilmore of Hamden and his mother Alma Gilmore of RI. He also leaves behind his brother William Gilmore and sisters Cheri Gilmore and Kristen Gilmore, all of Rhode Island and Dale Schall of Colorado, his brothers in law and sisters in law Victoria and Eric Ossowski, Louis Mongillo, Louis Guglielmo, Mary and Michael Massella, Anthony and Peggie Mongillo, Joseph and Laura Mongillo, his mother in law Mary Mongillo Sr. as well as many nieces, nephews and his little furry best friends Pudding and Kitty. In addition to his father, Edward, David was predeceased by his brother Mark Gilmore and his father in law Anthony Mongillo Sr. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Rd., Fairfield Center. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, c/o 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266. To sign an online register or get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com
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Donna & john Colavito
August 10, 2020
We miss dave’s smiling face whenever we saw him on the docks
He is greatly missed and our heart goes out to his family today
Donna & john colavito
Donna (Gilmore) Pierce
October 4, 2018
My thoughts are with my cousin David's family at this time of loss. David is with his dad Eddie, my dad and his Uncle Harry, Uncles Roy and Frank, the aunties, and my dear sister and David's cousin Laurie. I hope it is some small comfort to think of them together.
Love, Donna
John Colavito
August 29, 2018
Dear Ann Marie & Family;
John just found our today of David's passing.
We are heartbroken for you and your family.
We pray for all of you and wish you peace and
strength as you go forward. He was an amazing person and we will all miss his infectious smile and sense of humor at Miamogue. He will always be remembered and never forgotten. He is in our prayers & thoughts as are all of you at this sad time.
With our sincere sympathy and prayers;
John & Donna Colavito
Linda Sheltry
August 24, 2018
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Betty Bavor
August 19, 2018
Dear Family of David Gilmore,
God got a fine man today, Dave went home to stay. His life was well lived leaving memories and an empty chair no one can fill. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Betty - Carlton Bavor's mother.
Betty Bavor
August 19, 2018
To Family of Dave Gilmore,
God has called a fine fellow - Dave went home to stay. His life well lived, leaving memories and an empty chair no one can fill. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. You are in my prayers.
With sympathy,
Betty - Carlton Bavor's mother.
Al Rimkus
August 18, 2018
RIP-Captain Dave
Ann Raynor Henry
August 18, 2018
Dear Ann Marie and family,
Please accept our condolences on Dave's passing. He was one of the nicest, funniest men that was ever put on the Earth. He was a Dad who when his kids saw him they would run to him for a hug and no matter what he was doing he would smile and they would get that hug.
Treasure your memories for they will give you comfort. Know that he will always be with you as he is in your hearts.
During this difficult time please know that our family will be keeping you in our prayers and sending love your way.
God Bless You All.
Ann, Brendan, Billy, Danny and Linny (Henry)
August 17, 2018
Please accept our deepest sympathy...
The Almeraris family
Margaret & Anthony Simmons
August 17, 2018
Gilmore Family: Please know your in our thoughts and prayers.Rest In Peace Captain Dave.
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
August 17, 2018
Offering our sympathies at this time.
Dennis James Skurjo
August 16, 2018
To the Entire Gilmore Family and extended Family of Friends:
May God Bless David's Family and Friends and strengthen them in their time of sorrow; I Pray that God Blesses and has mercy on David's Soul and I Pray that all of you in time of crisis lean on the everlasting arms of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ
With My Heartfelt Sympathy and understanding that words cannot express
R.I.P. Captain Dave
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