David will be remembered with such a contagious smile and for a love for life, always happy and always positive.
David will forever be in the hearts and memories of his beloved wife, Kelly LaPort-Watts; and his beloved children, David (Melissa) Watts, Jr., Sarah Watts, Kyle LaPort, Andrew Watts, Maggie Watts, Morgan Watts and Mary Farns; cherished grandfather of Anna Rose.
There will be no prior visitaion. A memorial service to celebrate the life of David will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Hess Road Wesleyan Church, 2514 Hess Road, Appleton NY 14008.
Published on August 30, 2018
Thomas Terhaar (1977)
Slick was a kind, fun and generous guy. This was a big loss. RIP my old friendJohn P Petrino (1977)
David was my dear friend. We first met the summer after we finished eighth grade, when he and I were about to enter Amherst Junior High for "freshman" year of high school at Amherst. He had just moved from South Buffalo. Many great memories were formed during those four fantastic years at Amherst. We shared a love of football, a love of the Buffalo sports teams, a love of rock music, and a love of having a good time with our friends. I don't think I ever met someone who was more real, and certainly I've never met anyone with a bigger heart. He and I shared so many core values deply. David would die for his family, fight for a friend, and his word was his bond. The good times continued even after high school. We were actually roomates - twice! - back in the early 80's. (Oh, the stories I could tell ... but first I want to ask one of my lawyer friends about that whole "statute of limitations" thing.) We were sitting side-by-side on that September day in 1980 when the Bills beat the Dolphins for the first time in over a decade. I consider myself blessed to have known Slick, and also honored that he considered me a friend. When I lost my Dad to cancer in 2002, Dave was right there for me at what was a very low point for me. I am so, SO glad I went to the 40th reunion back in 2017. That Friday night at Brunner's was the last time I saw him ... and just that I got that chance to hug him and tell him I loved him like a brother, in retrospect, was the highlite of my visit home. None of us knew it would be the last time we'd see him. So hug your friends ... tell them how you feel. It matters, believe me. Rest in peace, old friend. If I don't f*** up too badly in God's eyes, I'll see you in heaven!
Masood Haque (1977)
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Sad to hear of another classmate who has left us. David was a fun loving guy, always had a smile for you....Rest in peace....
James V Willett (1977)
John, you are so right - seeing you, Brian, Tom and Dave at the 40th brought me right back to mudball games behind Harlem Rd School, b-ball at Tom's, poker games at Dave's house. We were all 18 again for a night and Dave was just the same. Rest in peace Slick.