David P. Gandelman

David P. Gandelman, 38, of Bloomfield, died Sunday, (January 27, 2002) at his home. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Welsh) Bastian Gandelman. Born in Hartford, David was a Bloomfield resident for most of his life. He graduated from Auto Technical School and prior to his illness was formerly employed by Aetna Ambulance, where he was the Director of Communications for four years. David was a former member of both the Bloomfield Volunteer Ambulance and Bloomfield Fire Department. Besides his wife, he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur (Evelyn) Gandelman, of Bloomfield; his son, Carrington Bastian, of Bloomfield; his daughter, Amery Bastian, of Nashville, TN; his sister, Betty Langon, of Weatogue. He was predeceased by his sister, Debra Gandelman. His wake and funeral service will be held TODAY from 7-9 p.m., at Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington with a memorial service at 8 p.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 18 North Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107 or the Yale University Transplant Center. There will be no calling hours at his parents home on 3 Hyde Rd., Bloomfield.