David J. White
- Mar 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 26
1948 - 2026
OBITUARY:
David J. White, a longtime resident of Wappingers Falls and Poughkeepsie, passed away at his home on March 14, 2026 at the age of 77.
He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on December 20, 1948, the son of the late Leon E. White and Beatrice G. (Brammer) White. David attended Arlington High School.
David enlisted in the United States Army on May 19, 1971, and proudly served as Military Police until his honorable discharge on May 21, 1973.
David worked as a social worker for the Taconic DDSO in Wassaic, New York until his retirement. He was an avid sports fan who loved watching games and following his favorite teams, especially the UConn Women’s Basketball team. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and made many lasting friendships through his years playing on local softball and bowling teams.
David is survived by his son Dana White his son Joshua White and his wife Maureen White. He was the proud and devoted grandfather of Liam and Lana, who will deeply miss their grandfather cheering them on from the sidelines at their many sports games, where he was always their biggest fan.
He is also survived by his brother Michael White, his sisters Pamela White and Carol White, and many nieces and nephews with whom he shared cherished memories.
In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his younger brother Leo White.
His family and friends will gather to honor and celebrate his life on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM with a Military Honors Graveside Service in the Veteran Section at Wappingers Falls Rural Cemetery, West Main Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Following the service, the family invites all to join them for a reception 2:00PM at the Knights of Columbus Council 1646, 2660 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com.
GRAVESIDE MILITARY HONORS:
Friday, April 10, 2026
1:00 PM
United States Army Honor Guard
Wappingers Falls Rural Cemetery - Veterans Section 174-208 West Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
RECEPTION:
Friday, April 10, 2026
2:00 PM
Knights of Columbus Council 1646
2660 East Main Street
Wappingers Falls, NY
INTERMENT:
Wappingers Rural Cemetery 174-208 West Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
So very sad hearing we lost Dave. Not only was Whitey a great athlete and excelled at every sport he played, but he was even a greater teammate and friend A fierce competitor on the field and a gentleman off of it. Love you Dave, it was an honor being on and off the field with you.
So sorry to hear about David he was a great guy. Worked with him at Taconic he went to NYC with a group and had a great trip. He will be missed. God Bless
God bless you Dave a scholar and gentleman . A Veteran an Athlete and a very thoughtful Grandpa. Rest in Eternal Peace .
God bless you Dave my brother from another mother growing up in pleasant valley as a kid watching Dave play softball at the rec park in pleasant valley playing basketball he was a living legend in my eyes I grew up with brother Leo graduated high school with him and I started playing softball on team's dave played with we played in hundreds of tournaments together in the later years as boys Josh and Dana started playing with us I got dave to coach the junior softball team many great memories going up the late class at every year playing in the unlimited Arc tournament or the pleasant valley boys we were a family chuck Marco sponsored us he will…
RIP Davey!! Thanks for all the fun times and memories on the softball field , parking lots and bars. A lot of laughs. They don't make em like Whitey anymore. Sleep in peace old friend.