David John LAWLER
Obituary

Lawler, David John COXSACKIE David John Lawler, age 73 years, passed away peacefully at his home in Coxsackie, on March 3, 2021, after a long illness. He was born in Meriden, Conn. to the late Thomas L. and Marjorie L. (Gimlich) Lawler. Survivors include his husband for nine and partner for 43 wonderful years, Gerald D. DuPont; also survived by his sister Patricia L. Cole of Pittsfield, Mass.; his brothers, Thomas L. Lawler of Woodland Hills, Calif., and Richard D. (Cathy V.) of Lanesborough, Mass., as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was educated in Pittsfield, Mass. schools and retired as a production superintendent in furniture manufacturing. A gourmet cook, David took great joy in lavish dinner parties for friends. David's Christmas parties were anticipated by all who attended. He cherished fifty years of enjoyment from his Steinway grand pianos and cherished his MGB convertibles. He took pride in his years of membership in the Bailliage d'Albany Chaines des Rotisseurs. A special thank you to Dr. David Shaffer, NYOH at Albany Medical Center, Dr. Daniel E. Melamed, Urology at Columbia Memorial Hospital and their nurses and staff for their care and friendship over many years. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at The W. C. Brady's Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion St., Coxsackie, on Monday, March 8, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated and will follow the visitation on Monday, March 8, in St. Mary's R.C. Church, 80 Mansion St., Coxsackie at 12 p.m. In accordance with state mandates due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, wearing of face masks, capacity limitations, etc. will be strictly adhered to. Interment will be held in the family plot of The Adams Cemetery, Coxsackie, and a celebration of David's life will both take place at a future date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made if desired to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY, 12208, or at www.communityhospice.org. Condolences may be made at wcbradyssonsinc.net.


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