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David J. Connors

David Connors Obituary

Connors, David J. LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. David J. Connors (Snell) of Loudonville, died suddenly at home on October 16, 2008. He was born and educated in Saratoga Springs and, upon completion of high school, he served four years in the Navy. After his military service, he worked for Roto-matic and then Terminex, until the time of his death. Dave and the love of his life, Anne, just celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in August. The second love of Dave's life was his first dog, Tilly, now deceased, and his current dog Maddy. He spoiled them, played with them, walked them and even stayed up all night with them when they were sick. Dave was an avid fisherman who would drop a line anytime, anyplace he could. The place the family rented right on the beach every year in Dennis, Mass. on Chapin Beach, was one of his favorites. He'd wade out and catch amazing blues and stripers that he'd clean and grill for dinner. He recently got a close friend hooked on fishing on Crooked Lake. He amazed Adam with the amount of fish in the lake and how easy it was to catch them with the right gear when the moon was full. Dave was famous for his extensive collection of fishing tackle. He was known for his humor, kindness, gentleness, conversation and his love of sushi. In addition to his loving wife Anne and his dog, Maddy, Dave is survived by his mother, Marjory Clark, Norman Case who was in effect his step-father for decades; his grandmother, Marjory Clark; his sister, Laura Snell (Richard Hautala); Anne's parents, Anne and John Connors; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Best Friends Animal Society or the Regional Food Bank in memory of David J. Connors.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2008.

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James Marrott

July 8, 2015

Hey Dave just thinking of the days at Rotor-Matic talking shop an always about fishing too of course. I miss you and the old days,was watching Star trek into Darkness an McCoy looks alot like you rest easy old friend I'll see you someday. Love always Jamie

Morgan M. Parker

February 18, 2009

Please continue to watch over Annie and Maddy. They miss you!!!

Morgan M. Parker

January 6, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. Connors are customer's of ours at Goldstein Chrysler Jeep. I only recently learned of Mr. Connors passing when I spoke to Anne. I just wanted to pay my respects to a very nice gentleman. Over the years I have enjoyed helping them service their Jeep. I am very sorry for your loss. The toughest part of losing someone close to you is that they are no longer there to touch, to talk to, to hug. The one thing that never stops is the love we have. Thank you for being a great, caring person Anne, keep in touch.

Laura Snell

December 21, 2008

I see that Annie has posted their wedding photo and it reminded me again of something I wanted to put in here - the poem I was supposed to read during the ceremony, but was too choked up to pull it off. I don't think this is copyrighted anymore - Robert W Service died over 50 years ago. But I'll just provide the opening lines so others can look up the poem.

short excerpt from
Home and Love
by Robert W Service

Just home and love, the words are small. Four little letters unto each.
And yet you will not find in all the wide and gracious range of speech, two more so tenderly complete....

Our wedding 08/13/88

December 18, 2008

tom eames

December 2, 2008

i worked at sussers sporting goods where dave would come and shop and visit almost daily. incredible enthusiasm! he loved to fish. he was a like a little kid in a candy store. he was a good man. he made me laugh and he would help me with customers. i am so sorry to hear of his passing. i will always remember his laugh and his ability and willingness to help others. he will be missed.

Annie Connors

November 26, 2008

Dear Dave,
It's been over a month since you left Maddy and I and tomorrow is Thanksgiving. It's tough not having you here.
We were so naive, immature and broke when we met. You welcomed me into your little apartment right away.
We grew up together, had great times, and some tough times, and both prospered.
You always took such good care of me, and our Tilly and Maddy dogs.
I always admired your child-like enthusiasm for life and all that it brought.
You started out each day with a huge smile and a silly phone call to me at work usually singing me an off-key made up song.
Thank you for the joy that you gave and shared with me for over 20 years.
I know I'll never experience anything like that again.
I never called you 'Dave', it was either 'honey' or 'honey bunny pig pie'. You had your special nicknames for me too.
Heaven has got to be a much better place with you there, my loving, caring, funny, wonderful husband.
Adam and I are having a little bit of a tough time trying to sort through all of your fishing lures. We forgive you, we've shared many a good 'Dave' story as we try to figure out what everything is and how to deal with it. :)
I know I'll see you again someday my love, honey bunny. For now, I have beautiful, funny, happy, warm memories of our times together.
Love now and forever,
Annie your wife

Dave trolling on his boat, pure joy!

November 26, 2008

anne connors

November 22, 2008

Annie, We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May your wonderful memories of twenty years with Dave help to sustain you. We will miss his wonderful attitude, his great sense of humor, and his kind and caring ways.
Love,
Your Florida Aunties Anne and Nancy

Cathy and Terry Connors

November 16, 2008

We enjoyed Dave's fishing stories--mostly because he loved to share his passion about fishing. We picture Dave holding his coffee cup and telling a story. He was a very kind, compassionate man and was always willing to lend a helping hand. We were especially grateful when Dave and Anne visited Brian during his recovery. He will be missed by all.

Laura Snell

November 11, 2008

We all know David was responsible for the demise of lots of tasty fish, but few know he is also responsible for saving the life and habitat of a lot of fish and other critters too.

Many years ago he set out to go fishing at the Basic Reservoir and was greeted by an unbearable sight. The reservoir had been drained and fish were flopping, gasping and dying all over the place. He found out it was legal - the City of Albany had done it for "reservoir maintenance."

David didn't care if it was legal- he knew it was wrong! He went to the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation and headed straight for the Commissioner's Office and plunked himself down in the waiting room. The Commissioner's Office directed him to a nice man in the Division of Environmental Permits. Fearing he might be getting the run-around, he came to get me because I work elsewhere in the agency. He didn't need me at all; he was one visibly anguished and extremely persuasive talker.

We were sent from there to a nice man in the Division of Fish and Wildlife who knew just what David was talking about. DEC didn't like it that the reservoir had been drained either, but there was an old exemption in the law that allowed Albany to get away with it.

Then the nice man in Fisheries realized that the Mayor of Albany was on the wrong side of the political fence that year and a law sure to anger Albany government actually stood a chance of getting through. He promised to write up all the paperwork and follow up on it. He kept his word and made sure David knew when the bill was signed into law outlawing future reservoir draining without DEC approval.

I was very proud of my little brother. He didn't just take his anguish at the horrible sight home and do nothing with it. He showed up at DEC in his workman's uniform and had no fear of going straight to the top to get a horrible wrong fixed. Heck I didn't even know he was in the building - much less the Commissioner's Office! He had guts and it made a difference!

Adam Russell

November 10, 2008

Whenever I fish, eat sushi, or listen to comedy I’ll think of Dave. He was many things, but to me he was the kind of guy that could take a joke as well as he could deliver one, the kind of guy who would see 22 bags of sun flower seeds on sale and he would buy you every one of them because he knew you liked them, he was the kind of guy who would just do anything for a friend. I laughed with him often and I’ll continue to laugh just remembering him for who he was. Dave was a good friend and I’ll miss him much.

Laura Snell

November 7, 2008

Keeping with the nature theme, our yard was just big enough (and we were just short enough) that we had a vast number of play spots to choose from outdoors. There was plenty of lawn and, of course, well-tended gardens. There was also a sandbox in the shade under the big Maples. The wilderness explorers in us enjoyed checking out the little spots the mower could never fit into. We had an amazingly good time poking around that yard.

There was a metal drum full of leaves and earthworms for fishing. You got big points if you found a worm all on your own to add to the colony.

Every year we got to see dozens of baby toads no bigger than your thumbnail. It kept both of us happily entertained looking for those magical little critters. They were so plentiful at times, we had to be careful not to step on them.

Every kid gets into trouble now and then and we were no different - we had a drinking problem. When no one was looking (we hoped), David and I would take the blossoms off the Catalpa tree's low-hanging branches and suck the nectar out the back end (you should try it - its pretty good!). Of course, when all the reachable blossoms on the tree were gone, we'd start working the ones on the ground just in time for some distressed adult to catch us in the act.

We were of the era where games like Mother May I, hopscotch, and Cowboys and Indians were considered perfectly grand entertainment.

Laura Snell

November 7, 2008

Well let's see - I will add good memories as they occur to me. Though sisters tend not to be too thrilled by dead or dying fish, the future fisherman you all know started out his career by walking out Seward Street in Saratoga Springs to this DINKY DINKY little brook with one of his friends. It was a nice walk; within two blocks from our house the road went from settled townscape to real countryside with wide open meadows and no buildings in sight. He was always so proud of his catch and he just had to show me (eek!).

Little did I know I was seeing a young man starting out on his life's hobby.

Jason McCrea

November 6, 2008

Anne,

Dave's passing brings to mind the Fishrman's Prayer:

God grant that I may live to fish,
until my dying day,
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray,
When in the Lord's safe landing net,
I'm peacefully asleep,
That in his mercy I be judged,
As big enough to keep.

I'm sorry for your loss, Anne. Dave was a great friend with a big heart and will truly be missed. I'm sure wherever he is, he is catching them one after another with a huge smile on his face with Tilly by his side.

Judene Palmer

November 3, 2008

Annie
Words cannot express the sadness I feel with the loss of Dave. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

Tom and Chris Semago

November 3, 2008

Anne,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your great loss. Dave was not only a great guy, he was a loyal employee and a great friend. We had many fun times together at work, and we shared countless cups of coffee together with laughs and good times. We will truly miss our great friend Dave, and memories of him will live with us everyday.
-Tom and Chris

DARSHNEE & MICHAEL KALIDAS

November 1, 2008

anne,
My prayers are with you and Dave's family. He was a great friend and collegue.I will always remember him for how funny he was and how he loved food and fishing.He was a good friend to my husband and I.He used to come over and play poker with us once in a while and play with kids. He was such a jokester and good man who loved life. He will be missed dearly by everyone who had the opportunity of knowing him.Especially his collegues at Terminix.

bonnie older

October 24, 2008

anne
I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I remember all the wonderful times we had as children playing at gramma Clarks ,he was a great cousin and friend growing up,I only wish we had kept in touch. I,m glad he had you in his life I'll remember him fondly in my heart

Elena Hogan

October 24, 2008

Anne,
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lennie & John

Tristan McCann

October 24, 2008

My husband and I were customers of Dave and had great and lengthy conversations with him about dogs and fishing. He was such a nice, friendly, good-hearted man! We are so sorry for your loss.

Susan Hill

October 24, 2008

my deepest sympathy to the family of David. I had to honor of getting to know Dave when he would come by periodically to check for "pests" at the office where i worked. It was always a time of humor and fun. We would leave plastic bugs around. He would always take it in stride and we would all have a good laugh. He taught us how to make coffee too. He is missed!!

George (Kit) Moore

October 24, 2008

Anne and Famiy: I am so sorry for your loss. Dave and I go back for 20+ years. Although we had not been in touch for a while, I will always remember hanging out with him and enjoying his sense of humor.
Anne: I am always around if you need anything

Deb Smith

October 24, 2008

Dear Annie,
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. Russ and I remember long ago when we got to hang out together. My mom met him through terminex and thought he was wonderful. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Karen and Pat McGarry

October 23, 2008

Annie, I am so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Aunt Alicemay & Uncle Earl Clark

October 23, 2008

Dear Annie: We were deeply saddened to receive the phone call telling of David's death. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Andrea Petro

October 23, 2008

I worked with Dave at Terminix in Albany NY. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Sheila Giordano

October 23, 2008

Dear Annie,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences to all of Dave's family and friends.

Janet Hottois

October 23, 2008

Dave will be missed dearly. I worked with Dave at Terminix in Albany NY. He was good to work with..My deepest sympathy to his family.

Connie Vogelien

October 23, 2008

I only spoke to Dave once, during a stressful time and he was very gracious. Anne, you're in my thoughts at this sad time. Hang in there.

Sarah

October 23, 2008

I am verry sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I met him while he was working for Terminix. He tought me more than I ever wanted to know about pests. He always had a smile He enjoyed life and it showed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

CAROL DEVLIN

October 23, 2008

ANNIE I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR HUSBAND. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

Dina Mack

October 23, 2008

To the Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Dave was a very friendly & nice gentleman who made me laugh every month when he would come to CCS. I will miss his humor.

Jennifer & David Connors

October 23, 2008

We are so sad about Dave's passing. We send our heartfelt condolences to our cousin Annie. You are in our thoughts.

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