Livonia: At age 67, David passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home in Geneseo, NY. He was born in Rochester, NY to the late Anthony “Bud” and Gail West. Survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Susan J. (Barrows) West; his children, David (Athina) West Jr., Jeanine West, Jacob (Tiersa) Lewis, Tiffany West; his siblings, Michael (Shari) West, Richard (Caroyln) West, Debbie (Mark) Moran; his uncle Jim West, and his grandchildren, Kaleah, Alivia, Brody, Victoria, Ethan, Avery, Katherine, and Jonathan; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends and family are invited to a graveside celebration at 11AM on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. Michael’s Cemetery on Shelly Road in Livonia. A Celebration of Life Gathering will take following interment at the Harrison-Lee Post 283 American Legion, 3850 Federal Road in Livonia Center. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Just a super guy gone way too soon who will be greatly missed by many. Rest in peace Dave.
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.i went to school with him & all the other West family members. He was a great guy, always willing to help out with anything… I pray for peace & healing for all the family
Just chatting with my son. He recalls a time, mid 80’s, falling off one of Bud’s Clydesdales into the muck at the farm. Another time Dave ran out of gas and used my son’s hands as a gas funnel. He thought it was the coolest thing ever.
There were many good memories if one takes the time to recall. Rest in peace David. .
My favorite memory of Dave was dancing with him at a family wedding years ago- laughing our heads off and making fools of ourselves. He had a great laugh, loved his family so much. He will be missed.
Prayers love and light to the family…sending big hugs and condolences. David was a great man and seriously one of the funniest persons I have ever met. he will forever be remembered and missed. Sending extra big hugs to my best friend Jeanine a true “daddy’s girl! , and to Sue, Jake, Teri and the rest of the family. I’m praying for your strength through this difficult time
I will always remember Dave’s laugh. It was one of a kind….just like he was.
The West family has always been life long presences in my memories from childhood growing up on Washington Street when they came by to ride bikes or play hide and seek! Words can not send enough comfort for David’s family at this time of loss . God Bless .
Definitely one of the good guys. As Michael said, always willing to lend a helping hand, and a terrific sense of humor. Rest in peace, Dave.
Dear Susan, Mike, Rick and Debbie and all of the West family.
So very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. His contagious laugh
and smile will be missed by many. He was a kindhearted and
happy go lucky type of guy. Not only will I miss him at the business
but all of us at Fugle’s will. Great friend and customer from the past.
Also nice to see him doing that burn out with a Chevelle that Mike posted.
RIP Dave
Sue, Jacob, Jeanine and the entire West family, I am so very sorry for this Great Loss. Dave was a terrific person with a great personality, deep laugh with such a contagious smile. I wish you all the strength to get through these difficult days. Rest in Peace Dave.
May he be at peace and thoughts and prayers for family. Pam Flesch Granger
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. He worked on my cars when he lived across from the fire house. Did a great job. He had such a great smile and eye opening laugh. He will be sadly missed.
My deepest sympathies to all ! Dave was a wonderful man and a great Bumpa! He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Carolyn Ashcraft
Sue and family,
Bruce and I are so very sorry about Dave’s passing He was a charater and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce and Marsha
My sympathy & prayers to the entire West Family.
Sorry for your loss, always fun to talk to and share old times…
So sorry to hear this. Prayers to the family.
Dave & Athina I know your Fathers passing must be so difficult. I am praying for you and the rest of the family to be comforted by the Holy Spirit as you celebrate his life and reflect on his legacy and all he meant to you. It’s never easy when someone you love goes home but his memory will always be with you and nothing can ever change that! God blessed you with a wonderful Father, Grandfather!
I have so many great memories of times with Dave and the West family. Many cookouts, parties, Christmases, and celebrations. Dave was taken way too soon, but I have no doubt he is at peace now that he is with his parents RIP Dave!
So sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. Sending our condolences to the entire West family from this West family. (What a great tribute you wrote Mike (Michael). I’m sure Bud and Gail are with him now.
Some of my best memories as a child were with Dave and my father. I saw Dave a few weeks ago and his hugs were always the best. Sending prayers and love to the family.
Sad to read of Dave’s passing (waayy too soon) . My sincere Condolences to the West Family.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
So very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Sharon Taft Staudinger
Sorry to hear about Dave always remember is laugh good man gone to soon
So sorry to hear about Dave! Many happy memories of racing him when we were younger.
So sorry to hear of the passing of David. May he rest in peace…
I’m so sorry to hear of Daivd’s passing. Thinking of him up there with Bud and Gail swapping stories and laughing. My condolences to his family, thoughts are with you.
Sue and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Dave was fun to work with and fun to be with! Enjoyed hearing his stories about cars and the adventures he had with them.
We will miss him.
My Big Brother Dave, He is at rest and no more pain. He worked in my shop fixing old cars until the end. It was just last Thursday he was painting on a friends 1933 Franklin roadster. He came back on Friday to remove the tape and paper, stood back and admired his work. It came out like a mirror. Ill always miss my brother and his unique ability to make me laugh (or cringe) at any given moment. He was a good brother , always willing to help out or give me advise whether I wanted or needed it. I did the same to him…. smile. He had a smile , laugh and sense of humor that could not be duplicated. If you had Dave for a friend , you knew you could rely on him. God Bless you brother and not to worry, Ill watch over your family if around me and DEFEND YOUR HONOR until my last day!! Love , Your pain in the ass brother down the street- Michael (He always called me MICHAEL)