William L. David

William L. David obituary

William L. David

William David Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rose & Hughes Funeral Home on Aug. 28, 2025.

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William L. David, 48, of Gloversville, New York passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

William L. (Pete) David was born on August 31st, 1976 in Gloversville, NY the son of the late William David and Tina Marie McArthur Razzano and step-father Allan R McArthur.

He was employed at various mills in the Johnstown-Gloversville area.

He is survived by his two sons, Caydin Russel Boyd of Amsterdam and Devin William David of Gloversville; two Brothers, Christopher (April) David and Allan J. (Tori) McArthur; two sisters, Susan Kelly and Christina McArthur; two uncles, John (Kim) Razzano and Kenneth (Amy) Razzano; one aunt, Leslie Zabawczuk; and his loving grandmother, Marilyn JaQuay; nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time of the families choosing and will be announced.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Rose & Hughes Funeral Home, 200 Church St., Amsterdam, NY. Please visit William's tribute at www.roseandhughesfh.com

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