In Memory Of
David J. Bovia, Sr.
1960
2019
David J. Bovia, Sr.
April 28, 1960 — December 7, 2019
PATTERSONVILLE - David J. "Buck" Bovia, Sr., 59, of Pattersonville passed away at his home on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
He was born in Albany a son of Edmund and Elizabeth (Hodson) Bovia.
David was employed with the Capital District Transportation Authority for over twenty years before retiring.
David was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He worked hard to provide for his family.
He was always willing to help anyone who was willing to help themselves. He was honest, honorable, unselfish and had a heart of gold.
He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandkids.
He is predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Ronald Bovia.
David is survived by his companion of twenty eight years, Virginia "Ginny" Kelly; his son, David (Stacy) Bovia, Jr.; his daughter, Angel (Steven) Donnelly; his two step-sons, Brian and Alex Kelly; his step-daughter, Candice Kelly; his many grandchildren; his brother, Rick Rafferty; his 3 sisters, Irene Oliver, Janet Waters and Sharon Ellis and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a service to immediately follow at 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Online condolences may be expressed at www. NewComerAlbany.com
He was born in Albany a son of Edmund and Elizabeth (Hodson) Bovia.
David was employed with the Capital District Transportation Authority for over twenty years before retiring.
David was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He worked hard to provide for his family.
He was always willing to help anyone who was willing to help themselves. He was honest, honorable, unselfish and had a heart of gold.
He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandkids.
He is predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Ronald Bovia.
David is survived by his companion of twenty eight years, Virginia "Ginny" Kelly; his son, David (Stacy) Bovia, Jr.; his daughter, Angel (Steven) Donnelly; his two step-sons, Brian and Alex Kelly; his step-daughter, Candice Kelly; his many grandchildren; his brother, Rick Rafferty; his 3 sisters, Irene Oliver, Janet Waters and Sharon Ellis and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a service to immediately follow at 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Online condolences may be expressed at www. NewComerAlbany.com
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Thursday, December 12, 2019
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
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