David T. McKinley

DAVID T. MCKINLEY, beloved fiancé, brother and son, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 in Stamford. Born in Washington, D.C., he was 52. David was a graduate of Greenwich Country Day School, The Choate School in Wallingford and Brown University in Providence, R.I. He was well known and regarded as a passionate teacher, amateur actor, photographer and avid boater. David taught language arts and drama at various area schools, most recently at Westhill High School in Stamford and currently in the Horizons summer program at Greens Farms Academy in Westport. Prior teaching experience included Greenwich Academy, the French American School in Mamar-oneck, N.Y., and Lycee International in Paris. Audiences enjoyed his many theatrical performances in a variety of roles including musicals, comedies, and drama throughout the Fairfield and Westchester community theater circuit. Former commander of the Darien Sail and Power Squadron, David taught courses in boat safety and navigation to students ranging in age from teenagers to senior citizens. An amateur photographer, David worked in both black and white and color. For the past two decades, he was a member of area book clubs and writing clubs. David is survived by his fiancée, Christine L. Lorenzo; his mother, the Rev. Dr. Ellen McKinley; his father and stepmother, Richard S. and Alexandra McKinley; brothers, Richard and Edward McKinley; sister, E. Graham McKinley; niece, Rayna; and nephew, Oen McKinley. Memorial services will be announced at a future date. A Renaissance Man, our David, will forever be in our hearts. The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cognetta.com.