David M. Clark

David M. Clark‬ 11/05/1954-6/15/2024‬ ‭David Clark was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on November 5th, 1954. As he would say, “It all started in 1954…” and‬‭ that is how you knew it was going to be a long story. He was born to Leo J. Clark and Joan E. Croft who are‬ predeceased. Dave grew up in a rural setting on Sleight Plass Road where he inherited his love of animals from his‬ mother, and his strong will from his father.‬ ‭In his younger years, Dave graduated from Arlington High School & SUNY New Paltz. He then owned and operated a‬ trucking company hauling materials across the country. Dave then changed gears and attended Albany Law School.‬ ‭ Dave passed the Bar Exam on his first attempt and began practicing law. During this time, he purchased his property‬ and turned it into his own oasis (and never ending project). Throughout this time, he also managed to develop a‬ relationship that would last a lifetime with his daughter Caitlin. Together, they shared many adventures including‬‭ countless hours at the barn, household projects and trips to Zoom Flume.‬ ‭Dave is survived by his beloved daughter: Caitlin Clark, siblings: Shelly Augustine, Larry Clark, and Kelly Barton, as‬ well as his Brother-in-law: Robert Barton. He is also survived by his niece: Chelsea Flanders, grand-niece: Renley‬ Flanders, nephew: Ryan Efantes and his life-long friend: Dave Triola, as well as many others who knew and loved‬ him. Dave’s predeceased loved ones include his parents as well as his Brother-in-law: Charles Augustine.‬ ‭Dave was known for his stories and ability to talk to anyone, his fight against new technology, his love for our country,‬ and making his opinions known to all those he encountered (which got him into trouble on more than one occasion).‬ ‭He loved his pets, including his most recent “Tika dog” as he would call her dearly, along with watching the wildlife on‬ his property (except those squirrels!). He was a compassionate man who lived life the way he wanted to, and will be‬ deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.‬ Services will be held at Richards Funeral Home of the Mid-Hudson Valley, Inc., 29 Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y., 12413, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 11:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M., with services at the funeral home at 12:30 P.M. Dave loved our beautiful country and supported our troops whole-heartedly. The family is asking in lieu of any flowers‬ that all donations be sent to the Casey Frankoski memorial fund @CaseyFrankoski-MemorialFund via venmo, or‬‭ dropped off or mailed to any Broadview location in his honor. Casey was one of Caitlin’s best friends who tragically‬ lost her life serving our country earlier this year and her fund is a cause Dave supported greatly. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

David M. Clark

November 5, 1954 - June 15, 2024