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David Karl Obituary

Karl, David W.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - David W. Karl, 70, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, with his family close by.
Born on May 29, 1952, in Albany, he was the son of the late Edith Elizabeth (Youmans) and Benjamin Wayne Karl. In 1988, David married Sandra Coyne in Albany.
David graduated in 1970 from South Colonie High School. After moving from the Albany area, David began a new career in 2002, with South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, before retiring in 2018. He really enjoyed going to sports trade shows, collecting baseball memorabilia, and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors, and the warmth of the sun. David was also a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his beloved brother and friend, Stephen John Karl. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra Karl of New Haven, Conn.; his stepchildren, Greg Rifenburg of Glens Falls, Steven Rifenburg of Schenectady, and Brooke Turallo of Albany; his grandchildren, Saige Turallo, Dakota Rifenburg, JJ Turallo, Ty Rifenburg, Sydney Rifenburg, and Rylan Rifenburg; his uncle, Jerry Karl and his aunts, Linda and Joyce Karl; his nephew, Trevor J. Karl Sr.; and his niece, Kehmally M. Karl.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury.
In loving memory of David, contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, General Services Office, P.O. Box 2407, James A. Farley, New York, NY, 10116.
Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY, 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 25, 2023.

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Stephen John Cappella

March 30, 2025

I am sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I worked with him at the water company for many years. Fourteen to be exact. He was always kind and seemed to be a very grounded person. He was also humble never boasting about how much knowledge he had, but I knew him to be quite knowledgeable about a good many things. I wish his family and all those close to him well and to have many good memories of Dave.

Bill Salmeri

April 11, 2023

HS classmate. Good guy. Said to get this news. Bill Salmeri

Brooke Turallo

March 25, 2023

Dave, I'll forever remember holding your hand at the drive-in theater on the first day we met. You were such a kind peaceful person, we were lucky to have you as our step-dad. I'll miss your almost daily text messages, and Sunday morning calls. I'll miss your witty scarstic humor and I know you'll miss me making fun of you about your super weird eating habits. I love you, Dave. I'm so sad to lose you. Your daughter, Brooke.

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