David R. Warner

David R Warner of Wallingford, formerly of West Haven, passed away at Midstate Medical Center after a brief illness on January 26, 2025. Born on October 18, 1929 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert M and Blanche Rubright Warner. Shortly after moving to Connecticut in 1950, David met his wife, Edith Ringwall.  They were married in 1951 and were blessed with 71 years together before she passed away in 2022. David grew up in Philadelphia. Active in Boy Scouts, he became an Eagle Scout. Upon graduation from high school, David joined the Navy Reserves.  He worked for National Theater Supply and then for Connecticut Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 35 years as a marketing representative. He managed many of Connecticut’s largest municipal accounts.  For more than 70 years, David was a member of Annawon Lodge # 115, Fraternal order of Masons. He enjoyed drawing, painting and photography, developing many photos in his basement darkroom before embracing digital photography and color printing.  His family and friends have many photos taken and printed by David!

David is survived by his 3 children, Deborah Smith (Matthew), Barbara Heafy (Matthew) and Gary Warner (Carol).  He leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 16 grandchildren, having met the youngest just last week.  Grandchildren are Rachel Gryak (Jonathan), Jessie Richart (Ross), David Smith (April), Ryan Heafy (Amanda), Justin Heafy (Katelyn), Lauren Tapia (Juan Carlos), Christopher Warner (Paola) and Julieanne Ferguson (Patrick); great grandchildren include Noah, Lily and Isaiah Richart; Kayla, Andrew, Nathaniel, and Natalie Smith; Callum Heafy; Jack and Andrew Heafy; Cecilia and Rafael Tapia; Joshua and Emma Warner; and Owen and Claire Ferguson. David’s family was very important to him.  He showered us with all his wisdom, love and generosity. We will miss him dearly.

A service will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the West Haven Funeral Home at the green, 662 Savin Avenue.  Friends may call that morning from 10 to 11 a.m.  There is no burial at this time.

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