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1959
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2020
David Lee Obituary
David Richard Lee was born on August 15, 1959 and passed peacefully on April 7, 2020 at the age of 60. David was predeceased by his parents, former Mayor Richard C. Lee and Ellen Lee of New Haven. David is survived by his sisters, Sally Lee and Tara of Milford and Cheryl Smith (Bill) of Cape Cod. David is also survived by daughter Stacey Lee of Wolcott (Robert, and granddaughters Emma and Sophia), daughter Lindsey Cardella (Jospeh) of Delray Beach, FL, and son, Elliot Lee of Norwalk. David was a loving father and a dedicated, proud grandfather. David loved the outdoors, fishing, Animation art, Dr. Who, Coast to Coast, and all things Sci-Fi. Burial will be private and memorial will follow at a later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Connecticut Food Bank.
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Anthony Thompson
August 13, 2024
My first memory of David was getting out of class the first day of school at Saint Aedan's first grade. I didn´t like school, particularly since it marked the end of summer, but as I saw David walking down McKinley Avenue, I said if I could have friends like that, I would be OK. A few weeks later, we became friends and did things that boys do grow up together, and just remain bestest of friends. Somehow I knew at six or seven years old there was something special about this kid. David, I miss you, I hope your children are doing well. It´s the middle of the August with your birthday, approaching, and the knell of summers end in the air. It was at this point that we cramped in everything we could before the start of school, boy do I miss those days !!!
Tony T
August 15, 2023
I remember your birthday was right in the middle of August, and mine was at the end of august, and we had only a few weeks of summer left to cram in all of our exploits from hacking around the vast athletic fields of Yale to fishing the Maltby lakes and all of the million other things young teenage boys with active imaginations do. Those days seem long ago yet somehow fresh in my memory, I think because when you are doing those kind of things with your best friends, they burn an indelible joy deeply into your soul, and it becomes a part of you forever. Miss you David.
I do have some news to share; Sunday my daughter committed to University of Maryland for basketball, I´m so proud of her. I wish you were around to watch some of her games, or maybe even hop in a car and take one of those road trips we used to take. David Rest in Peace
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Anthony Thompson
April 19, 2021
Missing you around the one year of your passing David. From the first day of second grade I knew you were a special kind of person, and we were friends from that moment on. I think of all of the things we did together thru the years , and although it saddens me that you are not here, I can’t help but crack a smile and drift off into the many adventures of childhood, adolescence and adulthood that we shared. Special people are remembered fondly, and you will always be a part of my life David. Rest In Peace ❤
Tony T
Nate
May 2, 2020
My most sincere and deepest condolences to Sally and Tara and the Lee family. I did not know David, but Sally have a long history. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Heather Forlenzo
April 16, 2020
Dear Tara and Sally,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers as well as David's family. May the love of friends and family carry you all through your grief. God bless David.
Love,
Heather
Marlene Sheahan Berberian
April 16, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diana Himmel
April 13, 2020
Stacey, Lindsey, Elliot, Sally, Tara and the entire family-
We are very sorry to hear of David's passing. We are sending Our condolences and prayers to all of you!
Diana and Larry
Judy Dermer
April 13, 2020
Dear Sally, Stacey & the entire family- May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry for your loss!
Ann Mulvey
April 11, 2020
Sally and Family, I'm so sorry about David's passing. I have nothing but happy memories of David while we were growing up on McKinley. Please pass along my condolences to your family. You're in my thoughts.
Ann
Cynthia Teixeira
April 11, 2020
To Sally, Tara and Davids family , sending prayers to you for peace at this very difficult time. May God comfort you and keep you safe. You know our family as very fond of your Dad and I am very fond of the two of you. Wishing you Gods merciful peace. Your in Christ Jesus . Cynthia Teixeira
April 10, 2020
Dear Sally and Tara - we are so sorry to hear of Davids passing. He is a gentle soul and so kind and welcoming. I have such fond memories of our childhoods on McKinley. God bless. Love, Beth Doyle and family
Elizabeth Lima
April 10, 2020
Dear Sally and Tara,
I am so sorry to hear of Davids passing. I have such fond memories of our childhoods on McKinley....David is a gentle soul - always so kind and welcoming. God bless you. Love from Beth Doyle and family❤
April 10, 2020
Dear Sally & Tara & Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your brother.
Rick Albert
Lindsey Lee Cardella
April 10, 2020
All donations can be made to the Connecticut Food Bank: http://www.ctfoodbank.org/donate/ways-to-give/donate-funds/
Thank you!
April 10, 2020
Dear Sally and Tara,
I am sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts are with you.
Maureen Derbacher
Joan Gill
April 10, 2020
Sally and Tara, Charlie and I send our condolences to you both. We were so sorry to hear that that David passed away. We remember all the good times we had on McKinley Ave. with your family. Love, Charlie and Joan Gill
Lindsey Lee Cardella
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Jamie Dahill
April 10, 2020
To all Lees & Goodman's....so sorry to hear about your Dad and Brother David leaving us all still here on Earth way too soon. David will be fondly remembered by many of his great Westville friends from back in the day. So many good times we enjoyed together! May he Rest In Peace.
Stacey Lee
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Nancy Barbieri McCormack
April 10, 2020
To Sally and Family,
My sincere condolences and prayers of peace to all of you. May all the fond memories of David soon fill your heart and bring a smile to your face.
Love - Nancy (Barbieri) McCormack
Christopher Lee
April 9, 2020
Sally, my condolences to you & your family and
David's family.
Phyllis Verdoliva
April 9, 2020
Sally, my condolences to you & your family on David's passing. I worked with David many years at New Haven PD. Had great memories as then we were all family. May David RIP ✝
Tony Thompson
April 9, 2020
David you held on to your eternally optimistic view of the world. From second grade we were friends and I learned from you and your endless curiosity and imagination. Being chauffeured around in the mayors car was a thrill, you're parents actually were very understanding and cared for you and your friends more than we realized back then. I know you are at peace, tinkering with something up there, and I would like to pass on my condolences to your family. I regaled my young daughter with bedtime stories of our youthful exploits, and we mourn your passing together. ❤ Pro Keds forever. T.T.
A. Siobhan Thompson
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In loving memory of David Lee, our wonderful friend and welcomed guest!
Lake Winnipesaukee, Summer 1982.
We extend our collective condolences to David’s family; his memory lives on in our hearts forever.
The Thompson’s of Westville
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