David was born in Norwood, MA to the late Viotto and Bertha (Barnes) Laakso and lived in Dedham, MA before enlisting in the US Army which he proudly served from 1959 to 1965. After the military, David worked for several years as a mechanic and retired from Beard Chevrolet. He moved to the Cape 40 years ago.
David is survived by his loving wife Lorraine and family, and will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, and relaxing.
Services with military honors will take place 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 26th at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the NRA's Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program https://eddieeagle.nra.org/ which serves to teach parents and children gun safety. Services are under the direction of Doane, Beal & Ames in Hyannis. For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealameshyannis.com.
