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David Diesing Obituary
Virginia - David M. Diesing Jr., 66, of Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at home with his dogs Bella and Brutus by his side.
Born on September 10, 1954 in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of the late David M. Diesing Sr. and Virginia (Melito) Diesing who resides in Poughkeepsie.
He graduated from Highland High School in 1973 and then worked for IBM and H.O.Penn.
Gifted with many talents, David was a musician, carpenter, mechanic, artist and avid gardener. His creativity was limitless.
In his retirement, David found his greatest pleasure and pride in growing giant sunflowers and prized vegetables.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and remembered for his acts of kindness, his sense of humor and brilliance.
Survivors include, his daughters, Melissa Diesing of Rosendale and Amanda Diesing of South Carolina. Brothers and Sisters, Doreen and Brent Lammers of Saugerties, Donna Janson of Patterson, Darlene and Donald Hard of Florida, Debra Diesing and Robert Genest of Poughkeepsie and brother, Darren Diesing of Poughkeepsie.
Survivors also include his granddaughter Gianna, several nieces and nephews, many cousins, aunts and uncles.
A celebration of his life and Christian burial will be held at a later date when it is safe to gather.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Diesing
Diane Cusa
December 13, 2020
I am Soo very sad and sorry for your loss and the family’s loss! May he Rest In Peace! I would like to go to the services at a later date! God Bless!
Debra Milburn
December 13, 2020
We have been close friends for a long time, Dave would call me almost everyday and talk to me about his Family & his best Buddy's ( His Dogs) that he loved. He always would tell me to come get some Vegetables from his Garden.. He would grow a beautiful garden. He will be missed.. R.I.P Dave
Kathy DiStasi
December 13, 2020
I will never forget his band played at my Sweet 16.
Love and heartfelt sympathy,
Kathy DiStasi
Janice Lucero
December 2, 2020
My Cousin David was a man who faced many challenges in his life. On the inside he battled everyday to survive in a life that made him happy. He was a man of many God given gifts. A musician who wanted perfection, a Gardener who took great pride in his work. A mechanic who could probably fix just about anything. The people that he touched along his journey, loved him unconditionally. My favorite memory of David was when he, is sister Doreen and my cousin Nicky flew out to Colorado after graduation. Our time together that year was priceless and I will hold it in my heart forever. In the end I believe he had made his peace and was able to grow both emotionally and spiritually. He was quite content. I know he is in the arms of both is earthly Father and our heavenly Father. He will be missed. You are at peace now Dave, rest and know you were loved.
To my Cousins and my Aunt, my sincere condolences in the loss of your brother and son. Life here on earth is short, but our true life is an endless life of love and peace in heaven. We will all be together again someday. So for now, just think of him as away. Love and Comfort for you all in this time of sadness.
Jan & Rudy
Martha Diesing Watson
November 28, 2020
David was a man of many talents his grandfather Martin Diesing was a man of many talents. He hunted, trapped, fished, raised chickens, grew a large garden and worked at IBM and they both died on November 7. We will miss David and I give my sympathies to all.
Jeff Watson
November 28, 2020
I was always awestruck by David’s creativity. From cars to music he never stopped creating and pushing the boundaries. One of my favorite memories of him, he built a car that had one HUGE headlight in the middle of the front, he cut off the top to it was open to the skies. We would race up and down the long driveway at the farmhouse in Highland singing and laugh at the top of our lungs. My nickname for the car was the “bat mobile”, popular TV show at the time. Another memory is the “jam session” in Gramma Diesing’s garage at a family reunion type of gathering. The older home did not have a 3-prong outlets (with a ground), plugging in a guitar meant you have to endure a bit of an electrical shock. David and Nicky would let me hang out with them if I was willing to plug in guitars. They were so fun and creative, a small shock was well worth the price. RIP David, heaven is in for a good time.
Richard McHugh
November 28, 2020
David was a talented little league player for Hamilton Oil in the Town of Poughkeepsie South. He was older but included me in neighborhood baseball games at Sheafe Rd. School, Mt. Alvernia field and Sheafe Rd. Park. A very good athlete who mass other players better. Sometimes his sisters would play. His uncle and cousin were on my minor league team Norge Cleaners.Dave and I were opponents in Little league when I was a New Hamburg Chief. Prayers did David and family.
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