MACEDON: Beloved husband of Maria, suddenly passed away November 12, 2022 at age 75. Predeceased by his parents Richard and Thelma Lewis, siblings Donna and Ronald Lewis. Survived by his wife of 40 years Maria DiTommaso, his children Lisa (Greg) Banta, David S. (Margaret) Lewis, grandchildren Kenneth Swarts, Kyle (Jocelynne) Swarts, Brandon Banta, Kylie Ortega-Lewis and Alani Ortega-Lewis. Sister Katherine (John) Bianchi, and Nephew John Richard Bianchi. Many wonderful and dear friends made over the years.
David graduated from Union-Endicott High School and eventually moved to Webster, NY. David received degrees from Monroe Community College and the Rochester Institute of Technology. David worked at Xerox Corp., Webster, NY for 43 years and retired in 2008.
David was a Vietnam veteran, served in the Army with the 25th Infantry Division. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action and the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces. He was a member of the VFW, Fairport, NY and a member of the America Legion Post 494, Macedon, NY.
David had a great love for golf and over the years was a member at Ontario Golf Club and most recently a member at Blue Heron Hills Golf Club; many wonderful friends and memories were made at these clubs. David also volunteered many working hours with the Rochester District Golf Association as Blue Heron Hills Golf Club liaison and Handicap Chairperson. He also enjoyed skeet shooting for many years and was a member of the Outlet Rod and Gun Club, Penfield, NY.
David, with Maria, loved traveling the world in recent years, so many happy memories of the travels made. Italy/Sicily, Sardinia, France, Croatia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, Monaco, Australia, New Zealand and many US states, Hawaii being a great favorite.
There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of David’s life to be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022, 1-4 pm at Blue Heron Hills Golf Club, One Country Club Drive, Macedon, NY 14502.
Donations in David’s memory can be made to the following: Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14623, Macedon Town Ambulance, 1620 Wayneport Road, Macedon, NY 14502, Veteran’s Outreach Center, 447 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620, Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Springs, MD 20910.
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16 responses to “Lewis, David C.”
I am so sad to hear this news. My prayers and thoughts are with Maria and all of Dave’s family
I will miss Dave! He always picked on me. Xo Dave
Met Dave at Xerox. He was a great guy to work with.. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Dave was a very special man with a great sense of humor. He was one of the few people that would stop to say hello to us whenever he passed our house. we really appreciated him stopping. We were shocked and saddened by his passing. He will be missed by many.
David was surely an amazing hero! His laidback humor will be missed. He was a great neighbor and friend. God bless his soul.
So sorry to hear of your loss Prayers and sincere condolences to you and the family
Randy and I met Dave at Ontario Golf club and enjoyed his company many times on the course and in the restaurant. It was so kind of him to volunteer his landscaping services there on Tuesdays over the years. He recently helped out a tournament at Blue Heron- always smiling and being gracious. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dave, Maria. I will remember his friendliness and humor, especially around the golf course.
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear about Dave, he was such a wonderful person. I truly enjoyed working with Dave at Xerox. I will cherish those great memories. God Bless
Worked with Dave foe many years when we were both starting our careers at Xerox, What a wonderful co-worker and friend. RIP Dave.
With deepest sympathy to your family.. A wonderful, kind and funny man that was so great to work with at Xerox. May he rest in peace.
Dave was a fun guy to work with, lots of back & forth. We’ll miss him! My thoughts go out to his family.
I am very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. We worked together for many years at Xerox and he was such a wonderful person. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace my friend… thank you for all the wonderful memories and laughs.
Maria, Ray and I are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed golfing with you and Dave over the years. He was a lot of fun! You are in our thoughts.
Maria I am so sorry to hear of Daves passing……He will be missed!!!!!!
Maria, John and I are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, but your memories together will live on forever. Our condolences to you and your family.