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David Bishop Obituary

SOUTHINGTON - David A. Bishop, 63, of Southington passed away on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at his home.

Born Jan. 22, 1951, in Meriden he was the son of the late Carl and Gladys (Clements) Bishop.

David is survived by a brother, Jeffrey Bishop and his wife, Dyanna, of Bristol; and a sister, Linda Denton and husband, Keith, of Richfield Springs, N.Y.; he also leaves several nieces, nephews; aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by a brother, Carl "Billy" Bishop. David enjoyed visiting family and friends in New Hampshire, seeing movies with his friend April and he enjoyed crafts and gardening. He also loved rescuing cats and made several his companions.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to an animal rescue organization of your choice. For online condolences please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Record-Journal on Aug. 25, 2014.

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Susan Schiro, Bishop, Fehr

September 9, 2014

Dear Jeffrey , Dyanna, Linda, & Keith,
My Hearth Felt Sympathy. ..

I know its been a very long time since we have had contact with each other, and I was part of the family for many many years..
My heart goes out to you all, you have had to indore losing to many close family members even at a young age losing your brother Carl ( Billy )...

It's bad enough losing your parent but to losing siblings at young age is sad...
I'm proud of you Jeff and Linda for being the Pillars of the Bishop Family...

As for David's passing, my Since Condolence. .
Stay strong as God is watching over you and your Family's..

Greg, Susan and Bryan DiDonato

September 1, 2014

To the entire Bishop family,

So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Just thinking it brings back lots of memories of sports in Southington and the days gone past. Our condolences go out to the entire family at this time.

Ps. 55:22

September 1, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Beth Fissette

August 24, 2014

My sincere condolences go out to the Bishop family. It was a pleasure knowing Dave and talking with him when he would come to the movies. He will be missed.

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