Dave had resided all of his life in the Belfast area. He attended and was a graduate of Belfast Central School, class of 1964. He served in the US Army in the Vietnam Era (1965-1967) and later many years as a machinist in Dresser-Rand Corp. in Wellsville, NY retiring in in March of 2008.

Dave loved hunting and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Lilly and Cole.

He was a member of the Belfast American Legion # 1504, IAM Local 1580, an avid hockey fan of the Buffalo Sabres, and the Buffalo Bills football games, a lifetime member of the NRA, S.C.O.P.E. of Allegany Co., the Concerned Citizens of Allegany Co., Allegany Co. Non-violent Action Group, and Caretaker of the Allen Cemetery (Pioneers).

Surviving are his wife, Monica D. Cole of Belfast; a son, Jacob Cole of Belfast; a daughter, Sara (Keith) Bunce of Bradford. PA; 2 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; several special cousins; 3 brothers in-law; and 5 sisters in-law.

Dave was predeceased by his parents, a brother Gary S. Cole, and nephew Eric D. Cole.

Friends may call at the Treusdell Funeral Home, Belfast from 2-4 and 6-8 on Friday September 15, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday September 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with the Rev. Dwight Kenyen officiating. Burial will be in Allen Cemtery. To send condolences to the family, click the button below.