David C. Footit

David C. Footit
David Charles Footit, 58, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 20, 2025. He was born on April 18,1967, to Charles and Lorraine (Markiewicz) Footit of Middlefield. His first job was Sanstorm and Koleman Farm of Middlefield. He met Kirsten Kruger, the mother of his daughters, and together they founded D&K Farm. They farmed for 13 years. He devoted much of his life to caring for and milking cows, while also cultivating a strong passion for working the land and witnessing the results of his labor. Later in his life, he stayed involved in agriculture, making deliveries for Uncle Bob's Flower and Garden and harvesting hay during the summer. In the winter, he worked for his cousin, Eddie Bystrek, delivering for Bystrek Oil. He leaves behind two daughters, Rachel (Brett) Footit of Morrowville, KS, and Victoria (Ross) Footit of St. Johnsbury, VT. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Lorriane Footit, Middlefield, CT, and brother, Scott (Eva) Footit, Berlin, CT. He is also survived by an uncle and two aunts, along with a nephew and many nieces. He is also survived by his dear friend, Donna Dellaripa, Griswold, CT. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Footit, cousin, Joel Bailey, his four uncles, paternal grandparents, Charles and Anna Footit, and maternal grandparents, Walter and Mildred Markiewicz. Graveside services will be held on Saturday (Sept. 27th), at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Cemetery, East Hampton. There are no calling hours. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com .