David was born in Hartford, CT (late of West Suffield), the son of the late Raymond R. and Clara B. Gilbert. He was the second of nine children, a wonderful brother to all of his brothers and sisters.

David attended St. Augustine Elementary School and was a 1968 graduate of Bulkeley High School in Hartford. For most of his adult life he worked at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks as a Quality Assurance Inspector. Dave loved sports, especially golf. He was an avid Yankee and New York Giants fan. Most of all, he was a big part of his family's life. Dearly loved, we will never forget and will always miss him.

David leaves behind his longtime loving companion Kathy Fahey; three brothers, Gene and wife Carolyn, Paul and wife Karen and Michael Gilbert; four sisters, Marian and her husband Michael Lattarala, Barbara Gilbert, Cynthia Reaves, Carol and her husband Andrew Dykas. He was predeceased by a fifth sister Joan Emshoff and his parents. We would like to also recognize Britney and Ryder of the Fahey Family, who affectionately called him "Puppa". The family wishes to thank the medical caregivers at Suffield House and Kimberly Hall.

Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com