David L. Tuttle

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he lived in Middleburg Heights, Ohio for many years before moving to Swansea in 1979. David was placed in foster care at the age of five. He had no true family until he married Mary Anne and was lovingly welcomed by her parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

While serving in the United States Army, he was stationed in Germany. He was a member of Local 65 Sheet Metal Workers in Cleveland. A Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker, he won an award for his oversight of the installation of the H.V.A.C. system at the Metro General Hospital. In his later years, he was a driver for M.C. Souza Sand and Gravel in Swansea. His knowledge of the construction industry led to a position with Home Depot in Seekonk until his retirement in 2002.

Dave was a Patriots fan but his heart always had a place for the Browns. His yard was his pride and joy and he was known for his large vegetable garden.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two brothers-in-law: Brian Serra and his wife Deborah of Fairport Harbor, OH, Randal Serra and his wife Susan of Madison, OH, dear friends: Eddie and Renette Gendreau, Manny and Pauline Miranda all of Swansea, and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff on 2 West at Clifton for their exceptional and compassionate care.

His Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 10:30AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 530 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours will be held from 9:45 to 10:30AM in the church prior to his mass. Contributions in his honor may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Fund, 270 Ocean Grove Ave., Swansea, MA 02777. Burial in Vinnicum Woods Cemetery, Swansea.