He was born on October 19, 1969 to James and Jean Wilkinson in Yonkers, NY where he was raised and educated, graduating from Gorton High School. Mr. Wilkinson worked as a supervisor for Precision Valve in Yonkers, NY for 15 years.
He was also a longtime fan of the NY Yankees, the Dallas Cowboys, boxing, and the new wave band Depeche Mode. Mr. Wilkinson was a drummer and one of the founding members of an influential death metal band formed in Yonkers. You could find David most days at the Dunkin' Donuts on Bronx River Rd., holding court and a cup of iced coffee.
On June 19th, 2001, he married his loving wife, Meanleak Long in Yonkers, NY. Mrs. Wilkinson survives and lives in Yonkers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Cheyenne Wilkinson. He is also survived by his mother, Jean Wilkinson of Yonkers, NY, three brothers, Thomas J Wilkinson of Mahopac, NY, James M. Wilkinson of Orlando, FL, and Paul D. Wilkinson of Okinawa, Japan, several nieces and nephews, and his very dear and devoted friend Fabrizio Aguirre. He was predeceased by his father, James H. Wilkinson.
Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Sunday 4-8pm. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Monday September 10, 2018 at 10am. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home 168 Park Ave. Yonkers, N.Y. 10703 (914)965-5488 www.whalenandballfh.com
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.8.18