Obituary of David Collett

Troy, NY David Collett, 65, died suddenly at his home on Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Troy, NY, David was the son of the late Marion Hayner and William F. Collett. David attended Troy High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force serving from 1972 to 1976. David was formerly employed by LaRose Bros. of Cohoes and Gardenway in Troy, NY. He was an avid Giants and Yankees Fan. David spent most of his days with his grandchildren who he loved more than words can express. Besides his parents, David was predeceased by siblings: Marion Mattey and Bill Collett. He leaves behind to mourn his loss, his beloved fiance of 33 years, Diane L. OBrien; his children: Deanne, Dennis and John Collett, Chrissy (Scott) Mysliwiec and son-in-law, John Conlen; siblings: Catherine (Mike) Herrington, Dennis (Sue) Collett and John (Trish) Collett; his adored grandchildren: Ashley Mysliwiec Rascal, Breanna Mysliwiec Wildfire, Jayden Conlen Buddy Boy, Jocelynn Conlen Calamity, Keenan Collett, Brittanee Bruner, Alyssa Jo Collett and Brooklyn Collett. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral Friday morning at 11 oclock from the Chapel of the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2ndAvenue (corner of 104thStreet), Lansingburgh, with Father James R. Sidoti, O. Carm. officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may also call at the Riverview Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM. Interment, with full military honors, will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY. In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions in Davids name be made to the Veterans of Lansingburgh, Inc., 777 1stAvenue, Troy, NY 12182. Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, February 14, 2019 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Funeral 11:00 am - 11:30 am Friday, February 15, 2019 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Interment 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Friday, February 15, 2019 Oakwood Cemetery Oakwood Avenue/Route 40 Troy, New York, United States 12180 Memorial Contributions Veterans of Lansingburgh, 777 1st Avenue Troy, NY 12182