David Charles McIntyre Sr.

STORMVILLE – David Charles McIntyre, Sr., 80, an area resident since 1962 and formerly of Purdys, died on April 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Mount Kisco on November 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Samuel and Gladys (Chamberlin) McIntyre. David proudly served our country in the US Navy aboard two different submarines and a naval destroyer ship during the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis, and was a member of the Sgt. Ronald Gray Post #1572, American Legion. He was honored to be chosen as a member of Honor Flight 27. He had been employed as a painter and office manager for Ward's Auto Body in Hopewell Junction for 25 years and for Lee Myles Transmission for 20 years. He had also worked at Hopewell Auto Parts, The Gap Fishkill, Town of East Fishkill Recreation and Highway Departments, and was a delivery man for Hopewell Drugstore. His favorite position was "The Gateman" at the Waubeeka Family Campground in Copake.
David served as a Sunday School Superintendent for the Hopewell Reformed Church. He was a member of the Stormville Fire Company for 40 years and the East Fishkill Rescue Squad for 38 years. He also volunteered with Marriage Encounter, the Walkway Over the Hudson and was a leader for the Indian Guides and Indian Princesses, as well as Midnight Run, which is an organization that was near and dear to him. He enjoyed camping, motorcycling and hot air ballooning.
On August 9, 1964 in Hopewell Junction, David married the love of his life, Claire D. Morris, who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Kelly D. Shultes and husband Jon W.; his son, David C. McIntyre, II and his wife Michelle; his grandchildren, Tim McIntyre, Olivia Makara, Tim (Abigail) Makara II, Victoria Makara, Rebecca Makara, Anna Makara, and Matthew (Libby) McIntyre; his great-grandson, Ayden McIntyre; his brother, Peter McIntyre; his brother-in-law, Lewis Launderville; and many, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Melinda Launderville; and his grandparents, Charlotte and Samuel McIntyre, and Joseph and May Chamberlin.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. There will be a firematic service at 7pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11am at the funeral home followed by interment in Beekman Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Midnight Run, 97 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.