David A. Blakely

My thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family. I only met Dave a couple of times, he was always so friendly and fun. I'm so sorry I didn't know him better. To his family and friends, I'm so sorry for your loss.

My condolences to your family. Dave was so important to my brother and my father. His long career at Kosco and loyalty to our family will be remembered. May he be written in the book of life as a life well lived.

When I first returned to Kosco in 1982, I had never been to a wake or funeral. Dave, like a big brother took me, showed me how to act and how to be a man. During the past 33 years, to this day, that has not changed.

Dave worked for Kosco for 43 years. My father hired him in 1971 after a one minute interview. Dave had caddied for my parents at Wiltwyck, and that was enough.

Dave worked for over 25 years without missing a day work for a sick day. Even after major surgery, he would be sitting at his desk. He was the most loyal, dedicated, and trusted friend and coworker.

Out of the office there was not a person more fun or entertaining to spend time with, especially on the course. He had a special skill, a gift. He would know the course, the greens, the type of shot to hit, what the winning score would be, the competition, the likely cheaters, when lunch was served, where the beer cart was, and where to sit to get the first shot at the buffet line.

I will always picture Dave at a barbecue, with a heaping mound of food; a hamburger, hot dogs, potato salad and chips. He would balance the plate as he dug through the cooler...digging....digging finally coming up with a diet coke... and a few ultras for later. Watching calories...that's Dave.

I want to say that I am not sorry for any of the awful jokes I played on him, nor any he played on me.

He lived these last few difficult months as he lived his whole life, with courage, dignity, and caring about others first. He was a true Gentle Man.

As we know, the most important thing to Dave was Diane and his family.

Thank you Dave for making us feel part of that family.

God Bless You.

-Barry Motzkin

Dave was a superb man who was very kind to my family when my father, John R. Joy from Kosco passed away a few years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With Deepest Sympathy-

Diane, very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My thoughts are prayers are
with you.

Dave, Heather, Paige and family;
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Brett, Helene, Sarah and Nicholas Ravert

Thinking of all of you at this difficult time...May faith help you cope with your loss.
Our sincere, heartfelt sympathy,
J.D. any Anita (Carter) Davis

Diane and family, my sincerest condolences.
Marty Gordon

Dear Diane, children, and Blakely sisters..We can't believe for a second that David will not be looking over each and everyone of you every day until you meet again. You are in our continuous prayers for strength and peace.

Love, Joanne and Larry Youlio

Dear Diane so sorry to hear of Davids passing. We played a lot of Golf over many decades. He will be greatly missed.

Dear Diane, David, Christina, Sheila &I were very saddened to learn of Dave's passing! What a fine competitor and friend. we share in your loss. with fondest thoughts, Henry &Sheila Jacobs

Sorry to hear of your loss, Dave was a great guy . Had the opportunity to work under him at Kingston Oil.Our prayers go out to the Family.

Dear Diane and family. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father, brother. Sending prayers

Dear Diane, So sorry to lose my long time friend and teammate on the great BMWS scramble team. Wiltwyck friends will sorely miss Dave.

John Wadlin

Sue and Family, I remember your brother fondly from the old neighborhood.God Bless and Keep him. Our condolences to all.

To all of the Blakely family,

I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My mind goes back to our formative years on Washington Ave. My best wishes in your time of sorrow.

Our deepest sympathy to Dave's entire family. May all your happy memories help you through your loss.

Dear Diane and family,

So sorry for you loss.

Rose Forte Piccoli

Dear Diane, on behalf of the Hanson family, we are so sorry and very saddened to hear of Dave's passing. God bless his beloved soul and god bless your beloved heart and the hearts of the Blakely family. Love and best wishes to you all, Hans

Diane and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To Diane and all the family,

I have such fond memories of Dave. He brightened the lives of all who knew him.

Diane and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Dear Diane: So saddened to hear of Dave's passing. Our prayers go out to you and your entire family. We have planned to be in Kingston on Friday and so sad that we will miss his Mass as we would have liked to have been there for you. God Bless you, Diane. Fondly,