Groveland: At age 68, David passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on May 24, 1956, to the late David and Shirley Love. Dave is predeceased by his step-father, Robert Dantz, sister, Judy Love, his very special cousin Tom Roffe, and his brother-in-law David Caldwell. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn (Adamo) Love, son, Michael (Melissa Redman) Love daughter, Jean Love, and granddaughter, Jade Love. Sisters, Kim Caldwell, and Lori Dantz, along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, many nieces, nephews, and many friends he loved deeply.
He retired from the University of Rochester after many years in Facilities management where he became great friends with many attending monthly luncheons after retirement.
David shared a special bond with his wife of 46 years attending many events together sharing many of the same interests, flea markets, yard sales, gun raffles, shopping, and ending the night with a cup of tea and watching westerns.
Dave was a devoted family man. He found immense joy in spending time and supporting his family and loved ones. He looked forward to working with Jean on getting ready for Camping, working on her house, and having Sunday dinners while watching football together.
Dave had a lifelong appreciation for the great outdoors. Especially when he spent time hunting with his son Mike, his family, and his buddy Mark. He held great respect and appreciation to both the owners and the land he was offered the opportunity to hunt. He was especially grateful for his time hunting on Dairy-Knoll Farms and forever thankful to the Meyer family
He had a special bond between himself and his granddaughter Jade from playing basketball before school, taking her to school, and watching her concerts and dance recitals. He was the Best Grampee to her. They played practical jokes on each other quite often, usually with snakes and spiders because she knew Grampee did not care for them.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to; Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com