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David A. DeRushia

Massena, NY

September 27, 1948 - January 16, 2017

David A. DeRushia Obituary

MASSENA – Mr. David A. DeRushia, 68, of 78 Liberty Ave., unexpectedly passed away early Monday morning, January 16, 2017 at his home.


David was born September 27, 1948 in Massena, the son of the late James and Etta Simmons DeRushia. He graduated from Massena Central School in 1966 and entered the US Army. He honorably served his country until his discharge in 1969. On September 23, 1967, he married Wanda Dudley at the First United Methodist Church in Massena with Rev. Allison Woods, officiating.


After his discharge from the Army, he went to work at Borden’s Ice Cream in Syracuse until 1973, when he started in the pot rooms at Alcoa. He held various jobs within the pot rooms retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Alcoa 25 Year club, the Massena Moose Lodge #1110, Gerald R. Roy AMVETS Post #4, American Legion Post #79, and the Massena Senior Citizens. When he was younger, he enjoyed playing sports at Alcoa Field. Later in life, he enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing softball and broomball, and riding his scooter around town. He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees, Syracuse Orangemen, and NY Rangers.


He is survived by his wife, Wanda; his children, David A. Jr. and Tracy DeRushia of Potsdam; Derek A. DeRushia and his companion, Shannon Dean of Massena; Windy and Dawn DeRushia of Massena; his grandchildren, Cody and Zachary Jones, Chris Dean, Amanda Schell, Steven, Hunter, and Kailee DeRushia, and Seantai Kelley; and his half sister, Judy DeRushia.


In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his grandmother, Katherine Simmons; and a half sister, Blanche DeRushia.


Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-8:00 PM at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where a funeral service will be held at 8:00 PM.


Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Massena Boys and Girls Club.





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