Obituary of David A. Meath

David A. Meath
Pine Bush, NY

David A. Meath, 71, of Pine Bush, NY died on November 4, 2024 at home in the company of his loved ones. Born in Niskayuna, NY on December 4, 1952, to the late J. Allan and Norma Meath, David lived throughout the East Coast in his youth before becoming a longtime resident of the Pine Bush area in adulthood.

Dave and his loving wife Suzanne shared 28 years of marriage, built on a foundation of care, adventure, a shared sense of humor and an appreciation for life’s simple moments. David is the proud father of two sons: Collin, and his wife Laura Bozzone, and Jesse, and his wife Alison Meath. He is also survived by his sisters: Cindy and her husband David Maroney, and Carol and her husband Bill McClain, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to his parents, David is predeceased by his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Seeley, with whom he shared a great mutual adoration.  

David worked as a letter carrier for the USPS in Middletown for several decades, during which his charismatic personality became a welcome fixture in the communities he worked alongside. Whether he was at work, with friends, or at home on his beloved porch, Dave always knew how to make people laugh, how to make people feel comfortable and how to have a good time. From his wide-ranging appreciation for music of many genres, to many summers spent at Mongaup Pond, to his long-time passion for golf, Dave knew that life was meant to be enjoyed. He loved vacationing, often played the harmonica for his nearest and dearest, and spent 30 great years golfing in the Danny League, relishing many Thursdays of his favorite hobby shared with friends and loved ones. Dave will be remembered as a man with a big heart; a man who expressed his love to his family openly and earnestly and who always showed kindness and generosity of spirit to the many, many people he met through the journeys of his life.

Relatives and friends are invited for visitation Friday, November 8, 2024 from 4-7pm at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc.,1525 Burlingham Rd. Pine Bush NY. A service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM at The Walker Valley Methodist Church, 3641 Route 52, Walker Valley, NY 12588 and a Celebration of Life will follow immediately after at the Walker Valley Firehouse 3679 St. Rt. 52, Pine Bush, NY 12566.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David’s name may be made to the Walker Valley Fire Company (3679 St. Rt. 52, Pine Bush, NY 12566) or to any charitable organization of choice. Arrangemets entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc.