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DAVID C. FLATAU

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DAVID FLATAU Obituary

FLATAU--David C., of Sherman, CT passed away suddenly and much too soon on April 29, 2013. Beloved son of Sara C. Flatau, of Silver Spring, MD, and the late Jack Flatau, David was born in Danbury, CT on March 6, 1956. He graduated from the University of Connecticut and within a few short years became the successful owner of his well-known bridge and fence construction company and a-respected member of the local business community. David was an avid and expert golfer, an experienced pilot, a grower of orchids and collector of geodes and other unusual rocks. In addition to his mother, David is survived by his beloved son Tyler, and sisters Jane Ross of NYC and Alison Flatau of Potomac, Md, Linda Mittel, and his love Nancy Stein and Bill and Corinna Hettinger.

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Published by New York Times on May 2, 2013.

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Alison Flatau

March 5, 2021

Happy Birthday Bro! miss you.

Ross Kellogg

April 25, 2019

Baseball Double-Headers in Teddy's backyard with the neighborhood kids; ice hockey on Benny's Pond; Basketball Games at my house until David starting beating me; softball teammate, close friends always; sorely missed.

April 16, 2017

I remember David from grade school, in New Fairfield. He was always smiling, friendly and cheerful. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Susan Farley
Lake Mary, FL

Evelyn Sandberg

July 19, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. What a wonderful person to have known. I enjoyed his enthusiasm for life.

Hole Products

May 10, 2013

We here at Hole Products would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Flatau family. We recently had done some business with him, and had the pleasure of meeting him one day when he came by our office for lunch. We know he will be missed.

Ellen Drugan

May 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of the loss of this life loving man. I will remember his laugh. My sympathies to his loved ones.

Stuart Rosen

May 6, 2013

David was a college friend and one of the kindest, and funniest, people I ever knew. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Nancy Toussaint

May 6, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a wonderful man.

Alexis Gopal

May 5, 2013

My deepest condolences to The Flateau Family, and the love of Dave's life, Nancy Stein. The world has lost one of the kindest, warm-hearted men I've ever met.

Chelsea Rominiecki

May 5, 2013

I am so saddened by Dave's passing. He was a kind and funny man who made my mom Nancy so happy. It was heartwarming to see the love between them. They were a wonderful pair who matched each other in enthusiasm and energy. He will be dearly missed by so many. My deepest condolences to Tyler and the rest of the Flatau family.

Barbara Preato

May 4, 2013

I can't ever watch Nemo without thinking of David and these words that he said "it's all about the love that a father has for his son" and the laughs we had trying to mount the big screen TV in the living room so he could watch it with Tyler "on the BIIG screen". Tyler, Linda, Alison and the Flatau family I am truely sorry for your loss ~ Barbara

Alton Thurston

May 3, 2013

David and I were childhood friends. We all played hockey on the pond down the hill. I have not seen David in many years yet I still remember he always was happy. I am saddened to hear of his untimely passing and send my most sincere condolences to his family.

Honey Mistry

May 3, 2013

To the Flatau family,

My deepest sympathy on the sudden and untimely passing of Dave. I never met Dave, but came to know about him through my very dear client Nancy whom I have been booking travel for many years. I was getting ready to send out their cruise documents for their trip next month when I heard this shocking news.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on your great loss and may all of you find strength in the beautiful memories shared with Dave.

Pam Judd Gabrielli

May 3, 2013

Mrs. Flateau and Alison, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember David's vibrant personality in high school and from visits to your home meeting foreign exchange students around 1971. My deepest condolences.

Georgina Martin

May 3, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Roberto

May 2, 2013

Alison, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I loved the Nemo story, David must have been really special.

Nichole Crudup

May 2, 2013

Dear Linda & Tyler, & Family
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My heart is broken for you. David was a one of a kind genuine honest, good hearted man. Tyler in honor of your father, continue the path you are on. You were your fathers shining star & he is now yours. Linda please know I am here for you and your family during this difficult time. I have fond memories of you and David from the poolside dinner parties overlooking your beautiful property. He will truly be missed by all.

Sarah Allen Liberman

May 2, 2013

I am so sad that such a vibrant life was taken away from us much too soon. My parents, Leo and Anne Allen, were especially fond of David. My mother was so proud that she introduced David to the Hettinger family who gave him his very first job building fences and started has career. My father loved having David as a client of his CPA firm and meeting with him to discuss his growing and successful business. During my father's last years, David was the only person, other that his children, who visited my father regularly. He was often accompanied by Tyler and Linda. I am forever grateful for the joy and friendship that David brought to my family.

Michael and Lisa Grimm

May 2, 2013

My husband and I would like to extend our sincere sympathies to Tyler and the rest of David's family for the loss of such a wonderful man. He was a quick witted and generous soul and he will be remembered in our thoughts and in our prayers.

May 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Galen Kelly

May 1, 2013

We were so saddened to hear of David's passing. He was so kind. It was such and honor to know him. What a loss for many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who loved and cared for him. With heart felt sympathy.
From all at G.H. Kelly & Son

Scooter Hughes

May 1, 2013

It was a sad day in Lexington, KY yesterday to hear of the passing of such a "bigger than life" Flatau!! He will be dearly missed!

May 1, 2013

On behalf of the TTPOA and the community of Timber Trails we are shocked to learn of David's death. David was always a pleasure to work with even under circumstances that were trying.
Our deepest condolences to his family.
He will be missed by many.
Terri S. Hahn
President/TTPOA

Ross Kellogg

May 1, 2013

It was a shock when I heard of David's passing this morning. We were childhood friends that continued that friendship into adult life. David, who was always called "Teddy" by his close friends was an usher in my wedding, and later I worked for David at his home and with his fencing business. I always admired how David could see the potential for new business opportunities. He was a warm, caring person and will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to all of his family members and to his close friends.

James Blount, Sr.

May 1, 2013

It was such a delight to know Dave for the past few years. He seemed to glow with kind of like and angel every time I was in his presence. Thanks Dave for being a part of my life. My prayers go out to the family.

Joe Wren

May 1, 2013

I am shocked and saddened by the loss of Dave. I had the pleasure of working with him on several occasions and considered him a very dear friend. His warmth, compassion and love of life always shined and always will. He will be dearly missed.
Joe Wren

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