?David attended local schools, Mitchell College and Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy.??During his employment years, David was a Financial Analyst with the former Tracor Co. in Groton retiring in 1984; previously employed with the former Hartford National Bank in Mystic and with Groton Shipbuilders Federal Credit Union for many years. He was a member of the Mystic Congregational Church, and a member of the National Guard. He was an avid sailor in his earlier years, enjoyed reading , bird watching and was an animal lover.