David Montgomery, age 78, passed away on April 17, 2025 at McAuley Residence in Kenmore, NY.
David was born on November 24, 1946 in Buffalo, a son of the late Ernest and Alice (Fraser) Montgomery.
He graduated from Attica High School and soon after started his career as a corrections officer until his retirement from Attica Corrections in 2005. David was a man who could brighten up any social gathering. He was a member of the Warsaw Moose Club, Warsaw Veterans Club, Attica Legion, and Oatka Valley Snowmobile Association.
An avid outdoorsman, David enjoyed all types of hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Any chance to be in the outdoors was a good day. David loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Surviving are children, Kimberly (John) Houseknecht of Clarence Center, Amy (Timothy) Taberski of Florida, James Montgomery (Bethany Morse) of Varysburg, Beth Montgomery of South Carolina, and Jeffery (Sheryl) Montgomery of Arizona; grandchildren, Alisha Delson, Amanda Anderson, Angela (Glenn) Marshall, Tyler Montgomery, Jabob Montgomery, Jordan Haywood, Jessica Montgomery, Jenna Montgomery, Anna Montgomery, Joey Montgomery, Emily Bednarek, and Kevin Bednarek; great grandchildren, Mackenzie Anderson, Wyatt Anderson, Macy Haywood, Coltlyn Haywood, Owen Vanhoose, Alexander Vanhoose, Bryson Chafin, Madisyn Montgomery and Izzy Nylund; brother, Richard (Gail) Montgomery of Batavia, sister in law, Sandi Montgomery Faulkner of Ohio, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In death David is reunited with his parents and brothers, James and Gary Montgomery.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Marley Funeral Home, 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011. There are no calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in David’s memory to: Varysburg Volunteer Fire Department.
