David J. Gilpatrick

David Joseph Gilpatrick of Arlington, MA passed away on November 24, 2023 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife Deborah Hayes, his brother James and his wife Rose of Arizona, and his dear friend Paul "Happy" Frederick. David is also survived by his sisters in law Denise Hayes and Jeannie Wall and her husband Ben Wall and his brother-in-law Chuck Hayes and by his nephews and nieces Michael, John, Bethany and Christie Gilpatrick and Rebekah, Meredith, and the late Katherine Wall. David is predeceased by his parents, Lewis and Agnes Gilpatrick.
David was a long-time employee of the Town of Arlington and was responsible for taking care of its playgrounds and playing fields. He was a devoted fan of all Boston sports teams, especially the Boston Red Sox. David enjoyed "playing the ponies", and with Happy by his side, could be found at racetracks throughout New England and in Hollywood Florida where he spent the winter months for many years.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Beth Israel Lahey at Home Hospice and Right at Home for the kindness and care they provided.
Visiting hours will be at Keefe Funeral Home 5 Chestnut Street Arlington on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 8:30 am to 10:30. Funeral services will be held at Keefe Funeral Home at 10:30 am followed by burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice.