Devoted, hard-working family man
David John West, 61, of New Dorp, Staten Island, N.Y., passed away on Jan. 18, 2019.
Born on July 30, 1957, in Westerleigh, David was a lifelong Staten Islander who was raised in Annadale and lived in New Dorp.
Son of the late John and Loretta West, he was the devoted husband of 37 years to Antoinette (nee DePerte); loving father to Melissa, Amanda, Teresa, and David Jr.; proud grandfather to Maxwell and Mason; and brother to Linda and Lydia.
He was a member of Staten Island Lodge No. 66 Free and Accepted Masons for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, reading, and had a passion for vintage cars.
Mr. West retired from the NYC DEP after 25 years. where he was a dedicated shop steward for Local 1320. He was a skilled carpenter.
Visitation is at Casey McCallum Rice on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at New Dorp Moravian Church, 2205 Richmond Rd., New Dorp.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Tottenville Historical Society or the American Cancer Society.
Casey-McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home
30 Nelson Ave.
Staten Island, N.Y. 10308
(718) 317-7600
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