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David Walsh Obituary
David was born in Norwich, on Oct. 7, 1967, a son to John and Arline (Bordeau) Walsh. David was a 1985 graduate of Griswold High School and obtained an associate's degree at Thames Valley Technical College.
David was employed at Electric Boat for over 25 years as a senior mechanical designer. He played billiards in several local pool leagues and loved sports, especially taking trips to the Big East basketball tournament with his sons. His two favorite teams were the New York Giants and Boston Red Sox.
David was an outstanding son, brother, and friend to so many people, but his greatest love was being a father. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his mother, Arline Walsh; two sons, Brad and Brandon Walsh of Griswold; brothers, Michael Walsh and Steven Walsh and wife, Christine, of Griswold; sister, Stacy Booth and husband, Chris, of East Hampton; nieces and nephews, Kelsey and Matthew Booth and James and Anna Walsh.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home, 490 Voluntown Road, Jewett City. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Pachaug Cemetery, Route 138, Griswold.
In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
For online condolences, please go to www.gagnepiechowski.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Walsh
Craig Marche and Family
February 28, 2015
There's a lot I won't forget about David. Most is his love and pride for his sons Brad and Brandon. He loved you to pieces. My condolences Brad, Brandon, Walsh Family. Dave Walsh R.I.P
Robin Ebrahimi
February 21, 2015
You will be missed. Rest in peace Dave aka MOUTH.
Mitch Randal
February 21, 2015
There are no words during these difficult times. I'm saddened for Brad, Brandon, the boys Mother, Walsh family and David's friends. Had the pleasure of meeting him once in the summer of 1994. I visited to meet the boys. With his boys, he was shining. No question about it, he loves his boys. Through the years, as recent as the fall of 2014, Marie has testified, David was a lot of things but what she respected most was, he's an outstanding father. A persistent man, no choice, his boys will have a College education. An Associates Degree wasn't enough for Brad. He would Graduate with a Bachelors. She told me he wasn't enthusiastic about Brad going into Law Enforcement, he wasn't going to stand in his way. He'd stand by the mat Brandon was wrestling on, not bothered watching his son struggle to win the match. He celebrated the victory. I've seen the videos of Brandon wrestle. I heard David yelling. Marie is right. He was a lot of things but being a father is what he did best. He was a natural. It's obvious he left everyone with memories and his boys will live his legacy. Stand tall and proud Brad and Brandon, just as your father did. David John Walsh R.I.P
Steve Messerman
February 20, 2015
Dear Bradley and Brandon, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your father.
February 20, 2015
Dear Michael, Stacy, Steven, Brad and Brandon, I am so sorry to hear about David. My deepest sympathies go out to your family.
Alisa (Pepin) Baribeault
Denise Alexander
February 20, 2015
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Brad, Brandon and the Walsh family. I only met David a couple of times. I'll never forget his quick wit and laugh. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele, Darryl, Jane Labroucher
February 19, 2015
Condolences to Brad, Brandon, Walsh family and friends. Brad and Brandon, please, we're here if you need anything. You may contact us directly or through your mother. Love to both of you.
February 19, 2015
To Brad and Brandon and the Walsh Family:
The Lucas and Shafique Families send our condolences following the passing of your father and brother. Aunt Wanda Lucas is the last surviving Dudek daughter. She is living in Williamsport, Pennsylvania near her daughter Margaret Shafique and her family. Wanda's son Ken and family are in Jewett City, CT; Larry and his family are in North Carolina and Florida. David is in our prayers.
Carolyn Rutherford
February 19, 2015
My deepest sympathy goes out to Brad and Brandon and the whole Walsh family in there time of lose. I didn't know David or do I know the boys personally, but through thier mother I feel we have met. My heart is heavy for you all. Brad and Brandon, I do know what a great father he was and how proud of you boys he was. May God wrap his loving arms around you all in comfort at this time and always. He is with you in spirit. Cheerish all the memories and keep them close to your heart. He is smiling down on you with pride. R.I.P David. Taken to young
February 19, 2015
My deepest sympathies to your family. Odera Taylor
Jason and Sally Anderson
February 18, 2015
My condolences Brad and Brandon. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Trish Collis
February 18, 2015
To David's Son's and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked in the same tower with your Dad at EB. We were in a few computer classes as well together. He caught on easily and was very helpful to me and others in the class. I will miss seeing him. May God Bless you a this time of sorrow.
Sincerely - Trish Collis
Sandra Mattos-Odgers
February 18, 2015
To the Walsh Family...
May the light that shone brightly in his life keep the darkness from falling upon you.
Blessed be...
From the Mattos Family
Nancy Myers Bingell
February 18, 2015
Bradley and Brandon, Bob and I always enjoyed your visits to Vermont/Hoosick Falls. He was a diamond in the rough and was always entertaining us with his stories. To the whole Walsh family, please know he will be sadly missed and his smile will live on forever.
Mark Clark
February 18, 2015
My sincere condolences to the entire Walsh family. I worked with Dave at EB for 5+ years, and soon will be back and was looking forward to seeing him. He will be truly missed. Mark Clark
Bill and Jean Marttila
February 18, 2015
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. You are all in our thoughts. We hope the memories you share will carry you through the rough days ahead.
Jim Romanella
February 17, 2015
Mike Steve and the entire Walsh family my sincere condolences
Elvin Santiago
February 17, 2015
On behalf of the Santiago family we would like to send our condolences to the entire Walsh family, our prayers are with you. God bless.
Melissa (Meadows) Berardelli
February 17, 2015
My sincere condolences to the entire Walsh family. Being the little sister of one of Dave's best friends in high school allowed me the opportunity to really see him as such a great friend who valued family--he will be missed--little medz
Mrs. Cholewa
February 17, 2015
Brad and Brandon,
Thinking of you and your family at this time. Sending my condolences.
Flint Family
February 17, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Sincerest condolences to all.
February 17, 2015
My condolences to his entire Family and friends
Brian Rolfe and Family
Ms. B
February 17, 2015
Bradley and Brandon ~
May you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss. He was so very proud of you both and what accomplishments you have made. Cherish your memories.
James and Gary Smith
February 17, 2015
Brad and Brandon, our condolences. You were his pride and joy. The light in his eye. He loved you very much.
Caryn Konrad
February 17, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Walsh family during this time. Dave was a part of our lives for many years and he will be missed. Caryn (Bingell) Konrad
Brenda Welden Spence
February 17, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of David dying so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories be of some comfort.
Sharon & Stephen Johnson
February 17, 2015
To the Walsh Family,
We offer our condolences for your tragic and untimely loss. David always had the ability to make one smile with his quick wit; he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
With Sympathy,
Sharon Cohen and Stephen Johnson
Moe Sullivan
February 17, 2015
Bradley and Brandon and the entire Walsh family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad, son and brother. He was such a great father and loved you boys more than anything, whenever I would see him I always enjoyed getting the latest updates on how well you both were doing and how proud he was of you. During the hurricane when he had power and I didn't he was really there for me, offering me a place to stay or a hot meal. We always enjoyed busting each others chops and he did it the best thanks to his quick wit and intelligence which I so greatly admired. I loved him and my heart hurts. I am so sorry for your loss.
Traci Webster
February 17, 2015
To the whole Walsh family... The whole Webster family is sending prayers and condolences. Dave will definitely be missed. He was devoted to his children (which was very evident if you attended GHS sporting events) and he always had a warm smile for everyone. He will be remembered fondly by those who knew him. Our hearts are with you all. Rest In Peace Dave.
Hugh Mclaughlin
February 17, 2015
My condolences to the Walsh family, Dave was a great person who cared for so many people throughout his life,
February 17, 2015
Our deepest sympahties to the Walsh family.
The Schlender (Cook) Family
pam dimaggio (chauvin)
February 17, 2015
so sorry to hear of davids passing we went to high school together and our kids were in pre school together he was a great guy I pray you can find peace in knowing he will always be watching down on his family and friends
Jake, Mary, William Morse
February 16, 2015
Condolences and greatest sympathies to Brad and Brandon Walsh. Prayers from the Morse Family.
Michael Hanley
February 16, 2015
Football games under the lights on the old field, Spanish Class, Art Class with Miss Arpin, punk rock, concerts at the Living Room in Providence RI, standing round the fire on Saturday nights at the pits. God Bless and God Speed my friend!
Karen hock
February 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Brad and Brandon and your family for your loss. Sincerely Your High School Crossing Guard.
February 16, 2015
To the Walsh's, Brandon and Bradley,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Many good memories of Dave tearing up the court at GHS.
Trish (Gardella) and Jeff Blake
Susan Matera Josh/Zach Labbe
February 16, 2015
To the entire Walsh family, we cannot send enough condolences. We are so very, truly sorry to hear for this tragic news. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Starlene ONeal
February 16, 2015
My Heart and Thoughts are with Daves' 2 sons, his family, his friends and all of us Classmates from Griswold High. I remember Dave as always having a BIG Smile on his face!! Always being Happy and having Fun! He will be missed. So very sorry for your loss.
Thomas Hunter
February 16, 2015
I am still in shock and my prayers and deepest sympathies go out to Dave's family. I have known him for many years and have seen him grow from a young man who would climb the rafters in the gym and jump onto mats into the responsible parent and adult he became. I will miss my friend and the world is worse off with his passing heaven however is in for one heck of a shake up.
Angela May
February 16, 2015
Bradley and Brandon you were your dads pride and joy please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of such a great man. Your father will be sincerely missed, I have many fond memories of him during high school, Three Rivers and here at Electric Boat. I can honestly say every time I ran into Dave I could not help but smile. He always greeted you with his big smile and usually some witty comment or a good story. He was so very proud of your accomplishments and what fine young men you turned out to be. Our sincere condolences goes out to the entire Walsh family as well on losing a son and brother way to early.
Patricia Novak
February 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Walsh, Mike, Steve, Stacy and the entire Walsh family. I have fond memories of David, while growing up in Griswold. I hope you can all find some comfort in knowing he is now with his Dad. Hugs to you all.
February 16, 2015
Our hearts go out to the family of David.
The Jim Vantine family
February 16, 2015
My Deepest Sympathy Bradley and Brandon. So many great memories....xo
Al,Pam Gulowsen
February 16, 2015
To the entire Walsh family,so sorry to hear of your loss,may your fond memories help you in this time of sorrow and know that our prayers are with you all.
Mike Daley
February 16, 2015
Our condolences go to Bradley & Brandon and the rest of your family. Your dad was a great friend and great father. He will be sadly missed by the Daley family and so many others. Mike, Gail, George, Maryanne, Nicole & Cody R.I.P.
Irene Mayer
February 16, 2015
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Walsh family. Dave will never truly leave you as his spirit will live on inside of you even after you meet again. God bless you all.
February 16, 2015
Are condolences go out to bradly & brandon and the rest of your family. your Dad will be sadly missed. He was a great friend an even better Father. The Daley family Mike, Gail, Maryanne, George ,Nicole and cody.
February 16, 2015
Bradley & Brandon - So very sorry to hear about your dad. He left many fond memories from youth league days. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Merry Sylvia
February 16, 2015
On behalf of the Brewster family you will be missed. You and your brothers and sister were an important part of our family.
February 16, 2015
My condolences to Brad, and Brandon, I hope you both know how proud your father was of the both of you, he was always so happy to be sharing the stories of your successes.
Don & Shirley Walsh
February 16, 2015
To David's sons, Mike, Steve and Stacy, I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you all.
Doris Wisniewski
February 16, 2015
Rest in peace Dave you will be greatly missed by so many! May God comfort your boys and family now and for always! In every tear shed will be the many awesome memories you created for us all!
Jim Donahue
February 16, 2015
Rest in Peace
allison and Scott Martin
February 16, 2015
Stacy, Steve, Mike my heart is with all of you. I am so very sorry for your loss. Love You! !
John Raye
February 16, 2015
Gone so young. Condolences to Brad and Brandon Walsh.
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