David J. Mariani

Albany- Mariani, David,63, passed away suddenly on June 27, 2024.

David was a devoted husband, loving father, and brother. He worked at Albany Public Market, where he met the love of his life, Angela. He then worked for the Albany County Sheriff’s Department at Albany County Jail, Maintenance. David enjoyed being with family and friends. He reached so many people especially residents of Beltrone Senior Living Center. He was known as the “Mayor” of Beltrone. He was loving, energetic, positive spirited, kind, and helpful. He was a friend to many. David had a knack for fixing the broken with MacGyver-like skills. He passed those skills onto his son, whom he loved more than life itself.

He is predeceased by his father, Francis (Frank) Mariani, his mother Mary Slovak Mariani, and his father in law, Robert Jefferson;

David is survived by his wife Angela Mariani of 44 years, his son Robert (Bobby) Mariani, who he adored, “the very best puppy in the world “, Oscar Meyer, and devoted son in law to Theresa Jefferson. Brother to, Jim (Don LeClair), MaryAnn (Mike) Macri, Frank (Elena) Mariani, John (Mary) Mariani, along with several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association 2 Pinewest Plaza, Albany, NY 12205.