SOUTH GLENS FALLS – David Edward Bennett, 55 of South Glens Falls, passed away on Friday morning, July 28, 2023 at his home after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Born on March 10, 1968 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Catherine Marie (Cooper) Bennett. David lived in South Glens Falls his entire life and was a 1987 graduate of South High. For the past 15 years he worked for GL & V in Hudson Falls where he handled purchasing, but his heart was in public service. He was an EMT for West Glens Falls, Moreau, and Fort Edward Rescue Squads and was a proud life member of the South Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Department and just celebrated 30 years of service.
David loved hockey and was an off-ice official for the Adirondack Thunder and worked security for the games. He was a big fan of the Boston Bruins and the Boston Red Sox and would catch a game any time he could. Davids real enjoyment came from helping others and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a grandson, Skyler Bennett.
He is survived by his wife of almost 36 years, Jill Bennett; his son, Tim Bennett and his wife, Laura; his three grandsons, Jacob, Braydon and Ashton Bennett, all of South Glens Falls; three sisters, Tamala Jordon, Debbie Bennett and her husband, Phil, and Karen Harris and her husband, Randy; his brothers, Bill Bennett and his wife, Tina, William Hickok and his wife, Rachael, and Saul Scheafer; his mother and father in law, Clarence and Lorraine Pelkie; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friend may call on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the South Glens Falls Fire Company on Route 197 in the town of Moreau. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 pm.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Darci A. Gaiotti-Grubbs as well as all the nurses and staff at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center for taking such good care of David throughout his illness.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A great guy, coworker, and dedicated emergency responder. I worked with Dave for over 10 years at GL&V and the laughs we shared are too many to count. Dave was one of those guys who made going to work everyday enjoyable, and if he was assigned a task he would see it through to the end. I last saw him in October 2022 and he told me that diagnosis-wise things were improving & he was in good spirits; very sad to learn of his death. I’ll miss his sense of humor along with swapping Fire & EMS stories. Rest easy Dave, we’ve got it from here
Greg Francisco
First assistant chief
Horicon FD
Dave was a great neighbor to my parents. Always lending a hand to my dad and always giving a hard time to my mom. The world lost another great human being.