David I. DeFRIEST

DeFRIEST - David I., age 97, on February 6, 2014 of Southold. Founder of DeFriest Funeral Homes, past president of Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association. Last active charter member of Southold Rotary. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite. Survived by his long time companion Norma Miller, his children Shirley Danowski (Paul) and David E. (Vickie); Grandchildren Darlene, Diana, Kelly, Steven, Renee and Garrett; step grandfather of Jared, Vivian and Bradford. Also survived by nine great grandchildren, five step great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, four nieces and one nephew. Predeceased by a brother Irad Robert and a sister Thelma Pfutzner. Reposing at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home, 51400 Main Road (Route 25), Southold, NY 11971 on Monday from 7-9pm, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service, Wednesday at 11:00am. at the Funeral Home. Interment Southold Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial donations to Soutold Rotary, Southold Fire Department or a charity of choice would be appreciated. www.defriestgrattan.com.