Sparks, David Lee "Sparkie"
Greece: Passed Monday, July 2, 2012 at age 83. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Frances "Nancy"; daughters, Susanne Sparks (Rick Suarez), Sandra (Danny) McLoud; grandchildren, Shannan and Christa McLoud; godchild, Linda Bushnell; nieces and nephew, Fran, Liz and Tommy; special friend, Earl Smith.
David was Lighthouse Keeper during his career with the Coast Guard in Maine and served on multiple vessels including the USS Boxer. He was a member of Lake Plains Water Fowl Assoc., Empire State Firearms Collectors Assoc., NYS Rifle and Pistol Assoc., American Legion Jacobson Post 474, NRA Life Member, and the Greece YMCA Silver Sneakers Group. He was a hunter safety instructor for the DEC for over 30 years and a former Auxiliary Policeman for the Town of Greece.
Family will receive friends 4-8 PM Friday at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:30 AM Saturday at St. Mark's Church, 54 Kuhn Rd. Interment Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VA Canandaigua Hospice, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424.