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David Dalpe Obituary

Dalpe, David SCHAGHTICOKE David Dalpe of Hansen Road passed away at home on Thursday, May 3, 2018 with his loving family at his side. He was 55. Born on February 11, 1963 in Schenectady, son of Emile and Sarah (LeRoux) Dalpe. He is the husband of Shannon (Gray) Dalpe whom he married March 24, 2012. Dave worked in the maintenance department at Shenendehowa Central Schools. He loved riding his Harley Davidson and was an avid outdoorsman he especially enjoyed hunting, four wheeling and construction. He was a member of the Clifton Park American Legion, Mohawk Post 1450. He loved pizza was an animal lover and will be missed by his dogs Nala, Zane and Teka. Survivors in addition to his wife, Shannon Dalpe of Schaghticoke, include his children, Felecia Dalpe (Rob Lewis) of Cohoes, James Dalpe (McKenzy Walsh) of Schaghticoke, Justin Thompson of Kingston, Brandon Moses of Schaghticoke and Seth Kenyon of Galway; a granddaughter, Savannah Iacopelli; his siblings, Dennis (Betsy) Dalpe of Niskayuna, Deborah (Ernie) Perry of Halfmoon, Eleanor (Ken) Dalpe-Somers of Halfmoon, Daniel (Penny) Dalpe of Hoosick Falls; his nephew and best friend, John Perry of Halfmoon, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, May 7, at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Ave., Mechanicville. Funeral Mass will be conducted at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, at All Saints on the Hudson, South Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Online remembrances may be made at chasesmithfamily.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 5 to May 7, 2018.

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Robin Rebhan

April 29, 2022

Four years have gone by and I still miss your jokes and funny stories. And your venison jerky was the best! It's like it was only yesterday we were working at Shenendehowa High School.

MaryJane Spiak

May 8, 2018

Rest in Peace, my friend.

Holly Gray

May 7, 2018

Dear Shannon and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May loving memories warm your heart.

In faith and love,

Uncle Dick and Holly Gray

May 6, 2018

I love you so much
Crocket.

May 5, 2018

Elle, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

In Christ, cousin Karen Sommers LaMountain

Bill Chapones

May 5, 2018

I will surely miss Dave. He was my hunting & fishing partner and a all-around good man. Dave was my BEST FRIEND!He was top notch ,the best of the best and I will truly miss him.
Go with God, Dave.

Robin Rebhan

May 5, 2018

Dave, You always made me laugh. I loved your hunting stories almost as much as the venison jerky you gave me.
I'll miss you a lot.
Happy Hunting Buddy!

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