David Gaylord

Obituary of David Gaylord David J. Gaylord, age 65, died November 2, 2014 at his home. He was born February 18, 1949 in Brockport, the son of the late Herbert and Barbara (Cole) Gaylord. He lived in the Holley area all of his life. He graduated from SUNY Brockport in 1972, where he DJ'd as "Grandpa Sam" on WBSU. He later graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA and was an instructor for the Police Academy in Albany. Early in his career, he served as an officer in the Holley Police Department. He retired from SUNY Brockport's Police Department after 30 faithful years of service. Following retirement, he worked at the Clarendon Post Office. Dave was a truly kind soul who derived great joy from helping friends and family fix their computer problems. He loved golfing, history, (especially WWII), and his dog, Shorty. Dave is survived by his wife Tamara; his 4 daughters: Kristi Gaylord (Rich Rozzi) of Brighton, Karrie Gaylord of Seattle, WA, Shannon (Mike) Parsons of Brockport, and Meagan Gaylord of Holley; grandchildren Isabella, Luci, and Nicholas Rozzi; his brother Robert (Dawn) Gaylord of Kendall; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There are no prior calling hours. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, November 7th at 10:00am at St. Mary's Church Holley. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Please join the family for a reception following burial in the St. Mary's Community Center.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 274 Goodman Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 or PAWS Animal Shelter, 3371 Gaines Basin Rd. Albion, NY 14411. Arrangements were entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. Holley. Visitation
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Friday November 7th at 10:00am at St. Mary's Church Holley. Interment
Hillside Cemetery.