At age 73, David “Dave” passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY surrounded by family.
David is predeceased by his parents; Joseph “Rocky” Musso and Carol Musso. Survived by his beloved wife of 50 years; Laura Horton, his children; Thomas Horton and his wife Jennifer, Linda D’Avignon and her husband Robert, his sister; Elizabeth Catalano, his grandchildren; Ryan Horton, Aiden Horton, Owen Horton, Dominik D’Avignon and Grant D’Avignon.
Born on December 1, 1946 in Rochester, New York. David graduated from Edison Tech High School and then served in the United States Army from 1966-1968, including a tour in Vietnam as an intelligence analyst. He worked at RG&E for a 35 year tenure, went on to work at Helendale Primary School for 7 years and then retired to Honeoye Lake in 2010.
David took extreme pride in his servitude to his country. He was a member of Honor Flight Rochester – Mission 58. After returning from his mission, he proceeded to go to every homecoming that followed honoring his fellow service members and actively promoted Honor Flight to every Veteran he encountered. He also was a devoted and active member of the Honeoye/Hemlock American Legion Post #1278.
David was a devout catholic and a member of the St. George Benevolent Society.
He loved boating, bonfires, camping, and spending time with his many friends and family. Dave could light up a room, he was always ready with a hug, a laugh and a smile. He had a way of making anyone and everyone feel welcome. He was loved beyond measure and will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.
Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 4PM to 7PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, NY, where David’s memorial service will take place on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Interment will immediately follow at Lakeview Cemetery on West Lake Road in Honeoye. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Honor Flight of Rochester, PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692 or to Richmond Ambulance, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
laurie this is bill schneider from rge i just heard about dave i am so sorry he will be remembered
Lori,Tommy and Liinda. So sorry for ur loss. Horton was one of a kind and always was ready to put a smile on our faces. May God bless you and your family. Cherish the memories and laughs. Don and Mary Wiegand
Horton family it had been many years since we have all seen each other but it seems like yesterday. Dave always lite a room up ! , he will be missed my thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you
Sincerely Shannon
Words cannot say enough. Thoughts of many good times together around a bonfire, out on a party barge or just spending time together solving the world’s problems…. perhaps we made more than we solved! You will be missed my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cousins,
I am so sorry, Cousin Dave was amazing, he was always happy, always fun and had a heart of Gold! He was a hard worker, tough soldier and a man that many should idolize for his achievements. When I was a kid I spent a lot of time with the family, Dave, Laurie and Linda and Tom were a strong, tight family that I was proud to be a part of, even so distantly.
I am so thankful to have seen Cousin Dave at our last family reunion a couple of years ago, it was a gift to me to see his smile and to hear his laugh.
I cant believe you’re gone Cousin Dave!
God has called home another good man. he will be remembered fondly by many.
So sorry for your loss. Will miss seeing Dave around and at the VA.
Uncle Dave has been such a great addition to our family for many years. I’m going to miss him terribly, even though i know he’s with the dear LORD Jesus, and we will see him again. My deepest condolences to my wonderful Janie and to all the family, because we all loved him.
David you will be missed so much !! Honeoye Lake lost another great one. You can now go up and have some fun with your old buddies !
Laura, Tom, Linda:
My sincere sympathy on the death of your beloved husband and father. Dave was truly a great person. He could also be a teaser. But that is okay. He made people feel welcome. I am sure that he is now happily welcomed into the arms of Our Lord.
Dave and family will be remembered in my prayers.