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David Canale Obituary
March 23, 1954 - May 7, 2025
CANANDAIGUA - David Augustus Canale, 71 peacefully passed away on May 7, 2025 at the VA Home in Canandaigua, N.Y.
Born on March 23, 1954, in Glens Fall, N.Y., he was the son of the late Alfred "Jigger" and Grace Haynes (Canale).
David graduated from Queensbury School District and went on to join the United States Marine Corp. He was in secret communications in Camp La Jeune, stationed on the same base and at the same time as his brothers. David was an avid tree climber, painter and roofer. He enjoyed family reunions, fishing, and helping others especially his dad.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Alfred "Joe" Canale.
Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Steven Canale; sister, Linda and her husband; also one niece, two nephews, and friends.
Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.
A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with the Deacon Dave Powers officiating.
An interment with military honors will follow at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the VA Home in Canandaigua, N.Y. for their care and compassion
Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.
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JJK
May 21, 2025
Thank yu for your service Marine!. Rest in peace, you are relieved. Semper Fi.
Mike Canale
May 20, 2025
May God speed ,Dave
Den
May 18, 2025
A heartfelt thank you for your service.
Rest In Peace.
William Canale II
May 16, 2025
My deepest sympathy to his family. He was a kind and generous cousin. We loved David. God Bless David in eternal peace with his Sad, Mother, Brother and all our loved ones that went before.
Jackie Liapes
May 16, 2025
My sincere sympathy to Dave’s family and friends. He was always a fine young man. Rest easy in paradise my friend
The altizio,s
May 15, 2025
Sorry for your loss i remeber dave back in the day working with his dad jigger and brothers steve and joe a good bunch rest in peace dave
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