John David "Dave" Gallahue, 81, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital.
He was born on April 23rd, 1943 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, to the late John P. and Elinor Perley Gallahue.
Dave is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Anne Wassink Gallahue, his sons Brian (Tricia) Gallahue of Woodbury, Minnesota and Kevin (Andrea) Gallahue of Santa Fe, New Mexico; his nine grandchildren, Molly Gallahue, Sean Gallahue, Clare Gallahue, Cameron (Nicole) Gallahue, Morgan (fiance Bryce Brechin) Gallahue, Logan Still, Colin Gallahue, Madison Gallahue, and Brinley Gallahue.
Dave was a graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester where he excelled in football, hockey, and baseball. He later graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology where he played hockey and was the captain of the inaugural varsity team. Dave had a 40 year career as an Electrical Engineer and Manager for Pratt & Whitney and Otis Elevator, both subsidiaries of United Technologies Corporation, in central Connecticut.
Dave attended St. Joseph's Church in Batavia, enjoyed playing tennis and golf, and was a member at Stafford Country Club. He also coached youth hockey for many years and spent winters in Florida after retirement. Dave will be remembered for his kind heart and love of family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
There are no prior visiting hours. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 am at St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia. He will be entombed in the Garden Niches at St. Joseph's Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle is his memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements for Dave are under the care and direction of the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.
