David J. Englehardt

David J. Englehardt, 81, of N. Hatfield, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital with his family by his side to support him in his final journey of life. He was born on June 1, 1944, in Northampton to the late Theodore "Ted" and Marion (Peramba) Englehardt and was a lifelong resident of N. Hatfield. He graduated from Smith Academy in Hatfield, class of 1966. Dave married his high school sweetheart, Mary Myers and they settled in N. Hatfield, where they built their home. They were married for almost 59 years. David and his family spent many of their summers at their camp on Lake Winnipesaukee where they boated the entire lake. David joined the local plumber's union – Local #64 and spent 5 years learning the trade and eventually became a journeyman and master plumber, gas fitter, steamfitter and welder. He worked as a union plumber for several years and later was employed by the University of Massachusetts as a plumber and later transferred to the Northampton State Hospital, where he became the foreman and stayed for 28 years. He helped to close the buildings and secure the plumbing for its transition as it is today. David retired in 1995 but kept active doing projects and was very talented with anything mechanical and could weld and make everything he needed. His talents will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife Mary and daughter Rebecca Englehardt both of N. Hatfield, he also leaves nephews, several cousins, including Kathi Plank of Greenfield. David was predeceased by his parents Ted and Marion Englehardt. Calling hours will be Monday July 7, 2025, from 9 AM – 11 AM at DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME, 120 Damon Rd., Northampton. A prayer service will begin in the funeral home at 11 AM, burial will immediately follow in Holy Name of Jesus Cemetery, S. Deerfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: Brian Wood, PO Box 153, Loma, Montana, 59460, Co-founder of the Afghan Hound Project. For more information or to leave the family a personal condolence please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com.