David Smalley

Cobleskill- David R. Smalley, 57, of Cleveland Avenue, formerly of Monticello, died Saturday, March 22, 2008 at home with his family at his side.
He was born December 8, 1950 in Ithaca, NY, and was the son of Ralph R. and Dorothy (Smith) Smalley who survive him. He had moved back to Cobleskill in January of 2008 from Monticello due to his illness.
David was a member of the 1969 graduating class of the former Cobleskill Central School where he was active in sports. He continued his education receiving a Bachelors of Science degree in physical education at SUNY Brockport, an Associate's degree in business administration from SUNY Cobleskill, and a Bachelors of Science in business administration at SUNY Fredonia, NY.
David was employed as program coordinator for Schoharie County ARC, and then in the same capacity at Sullivan County ARC. Later he became the Medicaid service coordinator for Sullivan County ARC. During his career he also taught physical education at Crystal Run Village Inc. in Fallsburg, NY.
He was a member of the Cobleskill United Methodist Church.
David was an avid sports enthusiast and had a great concern for environmental issues and wildlife protection.
Along with his parents survivors include his sister, Patricia (Stuart) Chandler of Cobleskill; a brother, Timothy (Barbara) Smalley of Athens, GA; 3 nephews: Daniel (Amy) Eldredge of Saratoga, Logan Smalley of Cambridge, MA, and Benjamin Smalley of Athens, GA; a niece, Suzanne Czechowski of Cobleskill; 2 grandnephews: Austin and Lucas Czechowski both of Cobleskill; and a grandniece: Brooke Czechowski of Cobleskill.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home 171 Elm Street Cobleskill with Rev. Pam Mikel Hayes of the Cobleskill United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 3 PM Sunday at the funeral home prior to the service. Inurnment will be in Cobleskill Rural Cemetery at the family's convenience.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sullivan County ARC 162 East Broadway Monticello, NY 12701 or Catskill Area Hospice Hope Foundation 327 West Main St. Suite 3 Cobleskill, NY 12043.