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David M. Neilson
LAKE LUZERNE - David M. Neilson, 56, passed away on April 25, 2021 at the Glens Falls Hospital after a long struggling battle with COPD.
David grew up in Dover Plains, NY, he was employed as a truck driver his entire life. He work for several different companies, Warner's Express, Smith Transport, BTA and RB Humphrey's until becoming disabled in 2018.
He was predeceased by his mother Ardelle Neilson and Papa James, his father Albert Neilson, sister Deborah Mace.
He is survived by his daughter Christina Neilson; his grandchildren: Kadence Neilson, Rylee Niles, Savannah Neilson, Aleyah Lambert, from Lake Luzerne, daughter Alecia Charland from Schenectady; son Ryan Charland from Ballston Spa, NY; daughter Paige Neilson of Fort Edward, NY; sisters: Kim Bascombe of Syracuse, NY, Kelly Hafford of CT, Tammy Wing, of South Cairo, NY; nieces and nephews: Robert and Shawn Bascombe, Whitney and Daniel Hafford, Melissa and Vanessa Lucas.
Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday May 22, 2021 at the Jillson Funeral Home Inc., 46 Williams St., Whitehall, NY. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Fair Haven, VT.
Online condolences may be made at www.jillsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
Your first born
May 14, 2023
Daddy it's been two years now since I lost you.its been hell without you.i look to the sky everyday and talk to you.its not the same without you.i miss you soooo much it hurts to cry.i miss you and your voice and your hugs and the way you said I love you kiddo I'm sorry I couldn't save you.its mother's day today and your not here to spend it with me.im just so lost daddy I know your better off where you are and your not hurting anymore but I miss you more than anything
Christina neilson
February 26, 2023
Daddy it's been almost two years since u left me and God it hurts just as bad as the first day.and now u gained my best friend to join you he was so young watch over Jeffy up there for me? Keep protecting me and these kids I love you and miss you so much my heart still hurts for you.
Your baby girl
October 30, 2021
Daddy i miss you like crazy.tomorrow is halloween the first one without you for the kiddos.i wish you were here old man.i need to hear ur voice again i know ur in a better place but i wasnt ready to let go yet.u were my rock my best friend.how do i go on?every single day gets harder and harder realizing ur not here daddy i love you like nobody else.i miss u like crazy.
Lisa Cristofano
May 20, 2021
Dave was a great man I wish him peace and he will surely be missed by me I will miss all our talks and to his kids he loved each and everyone of you with all his heart may you rest easy now my friend I will always hold you in my heart rest easy my dear friend love you your friend forever Lisa
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