Ontario: Went to be with the Lord, April 1, 2018
Born in Batavia, New York on Feb. 11, 1950
David is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy; sons: Jason (Eileen) LeFevre, Brian (Adrienne) LeFevre; Grandaughters: Bethany and Meredith LeFevre; Mother: Margaret LeFevre; Brother: Louie LeFevre, Sisters: Faye Semora & Joyce LeFevre. Pre-deceased by his father: Paul LeFevre, Brothers: Jerry & Danny LeFevre, Sister: Carole LeFevre.
David graduated from Alfred State College in 1970, and in 1973 from RIT with honors in Electrical Technology. He worked at Mobil Chemical, Gleasons, Retrotech, and HM Cross as an Electrical Controls Engineer. David retired from the United States Post Office in Henrietta, where he worked 12 years as an Electrical Technician. He worked with Herb Guck on Saturdays doing electrical jobs for many years. David helped Jason & Brian in the construction and wiring of their pole barns & homes. He was also Secretary of the Ontario Coin Club in Canandaigua for many years. At Pavilion High School he played the bass viol in the school & dance band. He taught himself to play guitar and enjoyed playing the blues and the big band songs. He was a member of the Ontario Gun Club and enjoyed target shooting with his sons, Jason & Brian. He loved everyone in his family, especially his granddaughters, Bethany and Meredith.
A memorial service will be held April 14, 2018 at 2 PM. The service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1130 Webster Road, (Rt.# 250), Webster, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 1120 S. Goodman St. Rochester, New York 14620.
I was very fortunate to have worked with Dave many years ago at Gleason Works. He was one of the people that made it a great place to work. Now I see his son, Jason, at Xerox, I see the same friendliness, dedication, and hard work ethic that Dave had. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Condolences to Aunt Margaret, Nancy and family of cousin David. Aunt Margaret was my dad, John Haberer’s older sister and was very kind to me and my syblings, Tobi, Beth and Jack when we were young children. Though we lost touch with David, we want you all to know that you are all in our prayers for God’s comfort in this time of loss. May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Love and blessings,
Geoff, Peg and Heleena Haberer
Dave and I met many years ago when we started college at Alfred State. We and other friends, Jim and Davey, performed many antics then that Monica says if kids did this stuff now, they would be in jail!
1.) We liked to experiment with high voltage. Once we tried to electrify our door knob.
2.) I remember eating Black Turtle Bean Soup that his Mom made, quite good!
3.) We had many euchre games. When Dave was my partner, he always knew what was in my hand.
I once visited Dave at his home in Pavillion. His foot was in a cast, but we still went out behind the barn to shoot crows. We didn’t see any until all the shells were gone.
Since our reunion in 2000, Dave, Jim & Cecilia Metz, and Monica & myself meet every other summer for a week vacation at Allegany State Park. I remember one-time Dave popped open a beer and he swears there was a bee in the can. This was not the first beer! Every time we would remember something else we shared at college. Also, Dave was the king of making campfires while we were there!!
Dave was my best man at our wedding. When we were ready to leave the reception, our license plates were missing. I wonder who could have done that????
We will miss Dave. He was a good friend, a great husband, a wonderful father and the best Grandpa. He had a big heart and helped whenever he could.
Dave is in a good place now. I can just see him sitting in the clouds, playing his guitar and singing his songs!
God will bless him many times!
I love you Dave!
Karl & Monica Metzger
April 12, 2018