David A. Lyday

David A. Lyday

David Lyday Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Delehanty Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 3, 2026.
David A. Lyday, a longtime Village of Wappingers Falls resident, passed away on January 1, 2026 at the Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY; at the age of 72. He was born in Tulsa, OK on December 29, 1953, son of Nelda (Hall) Lyday and the late Jack Shelby Lyday.

David worked for many years at IBM in East Fishkill, and The Roseton Generating Facility in the Town of Newburgh, where he was a chief operator until he retired. He enjoyed computers, golf and computer gaming. He was a very smart man, and was loved by everyone who knew him. He also loved his furry friends, especially his beloved Killian and Patrick.

Along with his beloved mother Lyday, David is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Theresa J. (Chase) Lyday; Peter J. Csizmar; his grandson Michael R. (Spirit) Kelly, and his four great-grandchildren: Mila, Emma, Olivia and Nova; his two sisters, Sally (Frank) Greco, Marrie Jane Lyday, and his brother, Robert Lyday.

David is also survived by a special brother-in-law Hon. Raymond (Dawna) Chase; his special nieces and nephews: Julie Greco, Evette Chase and Nick Chase

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. Interment will be private at the discretion of his family. In lieu of flowers and services, the family wishes for memorial donations to be made in David's memory to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538.

To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com

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January 6, 2026

Mary J. (Traver) Zwecker posted to the memorial.

January 3, 2026

Jane Lyday posted to the memorial.

January 3, 2026

Sally Greco posted to the memorial.

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Mary J. (Traver) Zwecker

January 6, 2026

Dear Theresa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Love to you and your family. That includes your brothers especially Ray. May David Rest In Peace in the Palms of God's Hands!
Love, Thoughts & Prayers,
Your Cousin Mary& Lou (Traver) Zwecker & Family ( Aunt Jeannie's oldest daughter)

Jane Lyday

January 3, 2026

We were teenagers in the early '70s and very surprised the year Dave decided to give us a whole-family Christmas gift.

He showed up with a silver, aluminum Christmas tree that rotated around and around. Then he plugged in the light box that would change the silver to a lot of different colors.

It was a delight to sit in the dark living room at night and watch.

Thank you Dave!

Your younger sister, Jane

Sally Greco

January 3, 2026

Happy trails, sweet brother.
Love,
Sally

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January 6, 2026

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Sally Greco posted to the memorial.