David Barki - Class of 1974
Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 07/Jan/2023
David F. Barki of New Windsor, New York, originally from
Newburgh, NY, passed away January 5, 2023 with his family by
his side. David was born on June 17, 1955 to Kathleen and
John J. Barki Jr., whom both predeceased him. David shared a
kind, loving relationship with his parents and siblings;
John J. Barki III (Pat), Robert W. Barki, Kathryn DeBasio,
and Trish B. Manuele (Frank). David was our brother;
our best friend. David attended St. Patrick's school,
graduated from North Junior High and Newburgh Free Academy
class of 1974. David was an avid sportsman. He was a life
member of the Black Rock Fish & Game club of Cornwall,
and a member of Orange Lake Fish & Game club. A member
of United Commercial Travelers, a member of the Harriman
Anglers, an avid 3D archer, kayaking at Plum Point and
Winding Hills park. He enjoyed hiking and walking his dog. A
volunteer at the Hudson Valley ASPCA, a boy scout in his
youth, David's love of animals and the outdoors was apparent
in his daily life. David is survived by his siblings, his
nephews; John J. Barki IV, and Andrew DeBasio, Nieces; Julie
Chopin and Lauren DeBasio Nightingale, his great nieces, his
great nephew, his loving dog Dusty and his cat Kitlyn. David
was a friend to many, always willing to lend a hand. He took
care of us and gave from his heart. Thank you David for
everything. You are loved and will be greatly missed. |