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Obituary: David F. Reese, 80, Talcottville
Published: July 29, 2026
By: Provided by
Mills Funeral Home
David F. Reese
 TALCOTTVILLE- David F. Reese,
80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home under
the care of his devoted wife, special niece, and Lewis County Hospice.
He was born in
Lowville on July 28, 1946, a son of the late
William and Ellen Sutton Reese. Dave grew up in the Constableville and
Boonville areas and attended Boonville High School. On June 29, 1968, he
married the love of his life, Marcia L. Roch, at the Boonville United
Methodist Church. Dave worked for Chicago Pneumatic in Utica for several
years before operating his in-laws’ general store
in Talcottville alongside Marcia for a decade. He
later went to work at Kraft-Heinz in Lowville as a chill roll operator, a
job he later retired from.
A man with a deep
appreciation for classic cars, Dave took meticulous care of his 1970
Chevelle, a vehicle he treasured and maintained with pride. He cherished
the time he spent at his home in Florida, was a
devoted NASCAR fan, and carried a lifelong love for animals of every kind.
Dave served on
the Leyden Town Board for many years.
He is survived by
his beloved wife of 58 years, Marcia; a very special niece, Sonja Downing;
and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dave was predeceased by his
parents and his siblings, June, Shirley, William Jr., and Colleen.
His memorial
service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Mills
Funeral Home, 301 Post St., Boonville. Calling hours will be from 2:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the
family in Boonville Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Dave’s name may be
made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367,
or to the Lewis County Humane Society, P.O. Box 682, Lowville, NY 13367.
Online messages
of sympathy may be shared with his family at www.millsfuneralhomes.com.
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