David R. Treacy, 82, of Frye Island, Maine and Savannah, Georgia, and formerly of Pelham, New York, died peacefully on Sunday December 2, 2012 surrounded by several of those who loved him.
Mr. Treacy is survived by his loving wife, Lois E. Treacy, and his children Karen Santella, David, Alan, Stephen, Bill, Jay, Russell and Sean. His first wife, Marcia Ollinger Treacy, and two sons, Rodney and Phillip, predeceased him. He is also survived by thirteen Treacy grandchildren and one great-grandson, by his sisters, Pat Gessner, Peggy Egan and Corky Thompson, by stepchildren Denise Yurkofsky, Greg, Chris, and Eric Bedell, and by 9 step-grandchildren.
After serving in the Air Force he received a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from New York University and a Law degree from Fordham University. He worked as a Patent Attorney at Phillips Inc. for over 20 years, continuing to consult for them well into his retirement.
He was a strong believer in service to the community. An Eagle Scout himself, he spent over 30 years volunteering as a Scout leader at the local and district level. He also spent many years as a volunteer and in leadership roles with the St. Paul's Church Historical Society, the Pelham Historical Society and on the Larchmont Yacht Club Race Committee. For many years he was a cantor and member of the choir at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church.
Upon his retirement he moved to Frye Island, Maine and Savannah, Georgia
where he quickly became an active member in the community.
A Memorial Mass will be offered at 11:00 AM on Saturday December 8, 2012 at St. Julia's Church in Weston, Massachusetts.