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David McNamara Obituary
David P. McNamara, of Somers passed away on April 1st, 2012. Mr. McNamara was born September 3, 1920 in Great Barrington, MA. He is the son of the late John F. and the late Florence (Riordan) McNamara. The family moved to Garden City, NY where he was raised, and attended Garden City High School, graduating in 1938. He served in the U.S. Army from January 1942 to September 1945 with the 29th Division, landing at Omaha Beach during the Normandy Invasion. He was decorated with the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Air Medals. He later served with the National Guard in the 42nd Infantry Division. David was Senior Vice-President at William Douglas McAdams, a Pharmaceutical Advertising Agency in NYC, then created and ran Macor Publishing, NYC, NY, publishing medical journals.
David was the beloved husband of the late, Nina and he is survived by four children: Owen McNamara of Bloomfield CT, Mimi (James) Hopgood of Boonton NJ, Katie (Rick) Brunner of Bedford Hills NY and Margherita (Bryan) Farrell of Darien CT and seven cherished grandchildren as well as his brother Eugene McNamara of Phoenix AZ, and sisters Jane Coughlin and Brenda Millette of Northampton MA.
Arrangements entrusted to Clark Associates Funeral Home, Katonah, NY. A private family cremation was held and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Clark Associates Funeral Home
4 Woods Bridge Road
Katonah, NY 10536
914-232-3033
www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com
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April 22, 2012
Dave was a terrific client at McAdams when I was selling the agency space in MD Magazine, and later a wonderful friend. We had great conversations on the phone and during our two weeks together at the time-share in Portugal when I so much enjoyed his invitation. I have a tape interview I did at lunch of his D-Day experience. We both loved golf and "paddle". I will miss him. Bob McConaughey, Chico, CA
Franz Fischer
April 13, 2012
Dear Mimi & Owen,
My condolences to you and family on the passing of your dear father, whom I liked and admired. Dave was a real gentleman and mensch. I always found him to be engaging, kind, and witty. My thoughts are with you at this time. Peace to All. Cherish the memories.
Dana, Grace, Olivia and Al Nickel
April 10, 2012
Dave was a true gentleman and Husband and Father and business associate who ALWAYS went out of his way to greet and be kind. He will enjoy his eternal rest with Nina and all in Heaven and may his dear children and all his family find peace and acceptance of his ascension to Heaven.
Plunkett Family
April 5, 2012
Dear Mimi, Siblings and Families,
You have our condolences on the loss of your beloved father, father in law, grandfather and great grandfather. Love, The Plunkett's.
April 4, 2012
Dear Mimi,Katie,Owen and Margie,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Now he's reunited with Nina.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pierce,Claudia , Meg and Henry Foster
Nancy Eichacker
April 4, 2012
RIP good uncle. We remember many good times and will miss you. Thank you for your outstanding service to your family and to your country.
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