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David Lenkewich Obituary

Lenkewich, David A. SCOTIA David A. Lenkewich, 52, died Saturday at Ellis Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was born in Niskayuna on July 3, 1956, the son of Arthur and Gloria (Eastman) Lenke-wich. Dave was a graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School. He served in the US Army from 1974-1977 and was stationed at Fort Ord in Calif. as a MP. He was employed by the US Postal Service for 27 years and was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Scotia. Survivors include his wife, Arleen Trudell Lenkewich; mother, Gloria Lenkewich; sons, David Nicholas (Jennifer) Lenkewich, Arthur Lenkewich and John Lenkewich; sister, Pamela (William) Pertgen, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Arthur Lenkewich. Relatives and friends may call at DeLegge Funeral Home, 1346 Chrisler Ave., Tuesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Immediately following, a Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Scotia. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial donations to Leukemia Society of Upstate New York, 6 Automation Lane, Albany, NY 12205.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 29, 2008.

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Bob Leader

January 30, 2009

Dave and I were the best of friends from the second grade on. He always did a terrific job of staying in touch over the years, much better than I. A better friend you could never have. His generosity, sense of humor and down right caring nature for everyone around him was a bar set very high. I am deeply saddened to find this out. My sympathy to his family.

Melisa Deland and family

August 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.... I will miss the smell of winter cookouts on James Street and your dad's great sense of humor. With deepest sympathy... love the Deland Family

Karen Eglintine (Zabielski)

August 5, 2008

Dave, Tim, Terry, Ruthie, Billy, me & Boo..Always together long ago. Later years were spent on the Soccer Fields, watching our boys play. Dave was always a hugely generous, most warm and loving man. Our prayers to Arleen and the Boys. He will be missed. Fondly, Karen Eglintine, Joel & Miles.

Terry Coulson

August 3, 2008

I'm a good friend of Dave's and I was out of town when I heard of his passing. We shared alot of great laughs and times together. He will surely be missed and thought of often.

Diane Doerr

August 1, 2008

Dave's family and friends,
I know Dave from working at the Post Office. I will miss seeing his friendly face in Scotia. I wish to express my deepest sympathy.

Daniel Kirk

August 1, 2008

Dave's family and friends
I was a co-worker with dave and his sense of humor will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Tom Gildea

July 29, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family. Dave was always a friend and a bighearted guy. He will be missed.

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