David Mark DePalma

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David DePalma Obituary

Name: Visitation for David Mark DePalma
Start: 2025-11-21T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-11-21T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden

David Mark DePalma
1952 - 2025
David Mark DePalma, 72, of Hamden, CT, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully, at home, on November 12, 2025, with his wife by his side, after a brief illness from pancreatic cancer. He was the beloved husband of 36 years to Diane Landisio Addario-DePalma. David was born on November 25, 1952, in New Haven to the late Bernard and Ann Proto DePalma.
Besides his wife, he will be lovingly remembered by his sons, David (Jenn) of Colorado Springs, CO, Paul (Melissa)of Shelton, CT and Stephen (Christina) of Catskill, NY; five grandchildren, Hannah (Jake) Caleb, Alijah, Ava and Alex; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Roman; his brother, Bernard (Mary) of Ithaca, NY; his sister, Irene (Dom) of North Haven, CT; as well as several nieces and nephews; and his devoted canine, Teddy.
David graduated from Southern CT State University with his BS in Physical Education and Exercise Physiology. He went on to become co-owner of Corporate Fitness Center and was a dedicated and competitive bodybuilder from 1978-1997. David previously held the position of Athletic Trainer at Yale University and served as Track and Field Coach at North Haven High School. Additionally, he taught at the Children's Center Wakeman Hall in Hamden. After earning his master's degree in physical education, he became a teacher at West Hills Conte Middle School in New Haven, where he worked until retiring in 2020. He loved to vacation in Aruba and enjoyed spending time in his Florida home. David will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Friends are invited to visit with his family on Friday, November 21st, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden. A Celebration of Life will continue in the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org . To send a condolence to his family, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com .

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Published by The New Haven Register from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2025.

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Gary Lindgren

November 21, 2025

From younger to older, Dave touched hundreds of others. I´m blessed to say that one of them was me.

Steve Vastakis

November 20, 2025

Prayers and condolences to the family. I joined Corporate Fitness Center at age 16 in 1982 when it was in the Acme Mall. David drew up my 4 day split program. I worked out there and in the new place in the industrial park near the high school until about 1991 when I left the state. David was always a great guy who was friendly and easy to talk to. I'm glad to have known him. Rest in peace David!

James (Jim) Foley

November 18, 2025

I go back to the early days with Dave! We knew each other through our days in High School sports, he in North Haven, and me at Wilbur Cross in New Haven! Our friendship continued as we both went to SCSU and majored in Physical Education and both getting our degree together! My respect for Dave started way back then, but although we haven't seen each other in years, respect never goes away! RIP, my old friend! God Bless You!

Vinny Scafariello

November 18, 2025

I am so saddened to hear about the passing of my dear friend since childhood! David was a special person. Always with a smile and a caring, sincere and genuine and loyal manner. My heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to his entire family during this difficult time. You were truly one of the best my dear friend! Rest in perfect peace along with Bernie and Ann. You will be sorely and forever missed

John Vigliotti

November 17, 2025

To Dave's family,

So many great memories of Dave.......

Became friendly with Dave in high school and remained in his life for the past fifty plus years.

I was fortunate to work with Dave in the New Haven Public Schools serving countless students and their families in the instructional area of Physical Education and Health.

I was blessed to have Dave as one of my lead teachers when I served as Supervisor of Health and PE.

Dave was an outstanding teacher who went above and beyond to educate his students with skills that would help them throughout their lifetime

I will certainly miss his presence in my life.

Rest In Peace, good friend.

John Vigliotti
NHPS Retired
NHHS 1972

Margaret Cipollini

November 16, 2025

I´m so sorry to hear about David´s passing. I worked for him at corporate fitness. Our family also knew all of his family. He was always very kind to me.

Nancy and Harvey Gottlieb

November 15, 2025

Diane and family. We are so sorry for your loss. May David rest in peace. sending our love and strength to you. Nancy and Harvey Gottlieb.

Tony and Kathryn Sirico

November 15, 2025

Diane and family, Tony and I send our deepest sympathy on the passing of David. May you find peace in your memories.
Kathy and Tony

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