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David Gates Obituary
Dec. 8, 1947-April 2, 2015
David Frederick Gates, 67, passed away peacefully at Wilson Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2015, surrounded by close friends and family. Born December 8, 1947 in Binghamton, he grew up in Whitney Point and Conklin, eventually marrying Madeline Gates and raising a family in Windsor. David served in the US Marine Corps from 1968 to 1970 and proudly served in the Vietnam War. He loved fishing and hunting with his friends and nephews on his 42 acre property in Windsor, as well as playing in the Anne Road Dart League at the "Sugar Shack." He could often be found entertaining friends at the Outer Limits bar in Conklin, not far from his childhood home on Telegraph Street. "Gatesey" was known for his incredible sense of humor, his knack for embarrassing his children, and for having friends everywhere. David is predeceased by his mother, Lucille Gates, his father Donald Gates, and stepmother Esther Gates. He is survived by his three daughters, Alyssa Gates and Katie Monahan of Highland, NY, Corinne and Kevin Austin of Binghamton, and Laura Gates and Richard Weeks of Binghamton. He is also survived by his brother, Bob and Carol Gates, his sisters, Dolores and Joe Marrongelli, and Bonnie Gates, as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Wm R. Chase and Son Funeral Home 737 Chenango St. Port Dickinson with the family receiving friends from 4-7 p.m., a military honors service at 7 p.m., followed by sharing and remembrance until 8 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or on the web at http://vva.org/support.html.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Gates
Anthony & Marilyn Banks
April 8, 2015
We have wonderful memories of David and your family that we will cherish always. Love, thoughts and prayers to all.
Teresa Caminiti Bradley
April 7, 2015
To the Gates Family: So sorry to hear about David my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
April 7, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, May God give you the strength and love and peace you will need to heal, may he help you to always remember the good times with love and joy in your hearts. Pamela Darwish
Barbara Fortunato
April 7, 2015
To the Gates family: My deepest condolences on the loss of David. He was truly a great guy with a sense of humor enjoyed by many. May he rest in peace.
April 7, 2015
Bonnie,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.
April 7, 2015
there was a time we had our own George carlin and our own robin Williams in Conklin ny-this was david gates-thank you
Marsha Hoover
April 7, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Dave's girls, also the rest of his family.
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My deepest sympathies to Dave's girls, and the rest of his family. Even as I type this
I am Smiling thinking of my friend. GOD speed Gatesy............
Curt Roby
April 7, 2015
Memories of Dave always make me smile. One of the best memories is listening to the story of roadside rabbit hunting expedition and the subsequent sharing of the rabbit stew and cold beers at Gahagans. Rest in peace Dave. Bonnie, sorry for your loss. Curt.
Jack and Joanne Quick
April 7, 2015
To the Gates Family
We are deeply saddened for your loss. David was a person like no other. Jack has know David since they were both 7 years old, I met him at 13. Thru the ups and downs of David's we always remained friends. There will be a large gap in our hearts with his passing. He will be remember by everyone that had met him, he had a gift of bringing laughter and smiles into everyone's life's. We will always remember our stories of him from Telegraph Street to Conklin Forks to Florida for the rest of our life. We know he had not been feeling well this past year and now he is at peace. Rest in peace our friend, you will be missed. May your memories of David ease this difficult time for you all. Our love Jack and Joanne Quick
Jack and Joanne Quick
April 7, 2015
To the Gates Family
We are deeply sorry for you loss. There are endless stories that can be told, much laughter to remember. From Telegraph Street, to Conklin Forks, to Florida. Thru all David's life he has been a person to entertain everyone and always made their time with him a story to tell. There will never be a friend to replace in our life's, we are just so sadden to lose David. We know he wasn't feeling well for some time. He is at peace now. May all your good memories take some of your loss away. Rest in peace our friend. We will always love you and cherish our friendship. You will never be forgotten.
Jack and Joanne Quick
Jeff Zurn
April 7, 2015
Dear Bonnie,
Sorry for the loss of your brother. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Cheryl Middendorf
April 6, 2015
To Bob,Dolores,Bonnie,and David's daughters. So sad to hear of David's Passing. I know it's been a rough couple of years for you all. He is at peace now and in no pain. Your wonderful memories will get you through this and all the wonderful comments from his friends. He was loved. love you all, Cheryl & Bob Middendorf
Barbara DeRigo
April 6, 2015
Dolores and Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. May your happy memories lessen your heartache.
Barbara DeRigo
Jim Brewer
April 6, 2015
Rest in peace my friend...!
MCL1346CROSSRRIFLES DET.
April 6, 2015
SLEEP IN PEACE BROTHER MARINE
Lorna Kinsman
April 6, 2015
Dear Bonnie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your brother has left a lot of people with a lot of funny stories. May he Rest In Peace, and may the Peace of the Lord be with you and your family.
Lorna Kinsman
The Winters Family
April 6, 2015
The Gates Family, our condolences for your loss. David will always be remembered fondly. May he rest now in pease.
April 6, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad. Thinking of you with love, John and Helen
Donohue
April 6, 2015
Thank you for your service, Marine. Rest easy, we have the watch. SEMPER FIDELIS.
ken stanton
April 6, 2015
RIP
Denise Moseman
April 6, 2015
Bonnie,
I'm so sorry to hear about Gatesy. So many great memories come to mind - a bunch of us camping every Sat. on the state lands back in the 70s, Little Jewel and OL days, numerous parties, etc. He was one of the funniest and nicest guys I know - always making people laugh. He'll be missed by many, but he'll never be forgotten....that's for sure! My thoughts are with all Gatesy's family and friends.
Robert & Diane Geranis
April 5, 2015
We would like to express our deepest regrets to the entire Gates family. My wife and I go back a long ways to when The Gates family lived on Telegraph St. in Binghamton. Diane has always been close friends with Dolores and David used to help me deliver newspapers. David ran around with me and we often went hunting together. He was a great guy and fun to be with. We are all going to miss him. Rest in peace Dave. Bob and Diane Geranis
DUANE & KATHY JONES
April 5, 2015
BONNIE, JUST WANT TO EXPRESSS MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.
GATSEY WAS A LIFELONG FRIEND AND BROUGHT US ALL MUCH LAUGHTER. HE WILL BE MISSED.
Kristin Thurston
April 5, 2015
Gatesy was always an amazing friend, great to hang around and always dependable. Andy and I have so many memories of times with Gatesy! RIP my friend, you will be missed so much! <3
Reenie & Leland Cook
April 5, 2015
To the entire Gates family,
Our sincere empathy goes out to you. David was always so much fun to be around. Spending time with him was always sure to be full of laughter.
Gatesey will surely be missed by so many.
Tom Desimone
April 5, 2015
To my fellow marine semper fi God speed
upward to heaven rest in peace
My sorrow goes out to your family also
Sincerely Tom Desimone
Donna Enck
April 5, 2015
David was always a true friend, an important part of my life & although, not seeing him as much as I would have liked, I've been blessed to be with him in his final days.
And yes, "Gatesy" sense of humor was second to none! He always brought a smile to the face of everyone that knew him.
My heart is with you all.....he will be dearly, dearly missed.
Sincerely & with Heavy Heart,
Donna L. Enck (Whitney)
David Gates
April 5, 2015
To the whole family of my good friend Gatesy, I have known him for around 50 years, we have worked together, fished for hours together, hunted together, partied together and just been good friends for years. I have been fortunate to meet most of his family. My heart goes out to them all. I am sure he will be sadly missed. I too will miss him, we had some great times and we always laughed together the whole time. Again Lizzie and I send love and prayers to you all, God Bless. John and Elizabeth Cammer
April 5, 2015
While the news of his passing brings great sorrow, I was also brought huge happiness over the years sitting next to the genius of David Gates. We all will miss him so much.
"Bobby" Wilcox (North Carolina)
rose shenk
April 5, 2015
My prayers go out to you all.David made me laugh so many times i can;t count them all.He brought laughter to many.This picture suits him well.Make them laugh up there old friend Rosie from the little jewel days
Bill and Barb Hayes
April 5, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to Laura and her family.
Wayne DuBois
April 5, 2015
God bless you all at this very sad time.
Ellen and Nicole
April 5, 2015
You will always be near we are blessed to know you
Ellen
April 5, 2015
You will always be with me I love you
Corky and Dan Mott
April 5, 2015
To all of Dave's family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Girls he will always be your guardian angel. Hugs to all.
RoseMarie Rullo
April 5, 2015
To Bonnie & Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious brother, David. I know your heart is deeply saddened as you feel this great void in your life.
Bonnie, you have such wonderful memories of the happiness, laughter & terrific sense of humor that David shared with everyone. You've done all you could humanly do for him.
I pray for peace in your soul, knowing David is at rest; no more discomfort or pain.
My Love & Prayers to you!!!
Elaine McLenaghan
April 4, 2015
love and prayers to Dave's family and friends and especially his beautiful girls love you all
Chris and AnnMarie Clarke
April 4, 2015
To the children and family of Gatesy: may warm memories and times of happiness and laughter carry you during this very sad time. Praying God and his angels wrap their wings around you all and provide you with strength and support. Love to all. Warmly,
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