BLANCHARD - David G. of Oceanside on September 29, 2022 at 79 years of age. A proud graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1967; retired Colonel from the US Army, and two-time Purple Heart recipient. Received his Doctorate and served as Dean of Graduate Students at Hofstra University. Devoted husband of Penny. Cherished father of Lisa (Nathan), Cari, Rachel, & Megan (Kenneth). Grandfather of Aiden, Tyler, Nicholas, Christopher, Sofia, Abigail, & Kaitlyn. Brother of Steven and Robert. Visitation Tuesday from 4 - 7 pm at Brueggemann Funeral Home - 522 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Funeral Service , at Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Franklin Square. Burial to follow at West Point Military Cemetery on November 30th, promptly at 10:00 am. Memorial contributions are requested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. www.bfhli.com
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April 26, 2023
Mrs. Caroline A. Steele
Dear Penny, I was so very very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Caroline Steele
November 21, 2022
Paul B Connors
Penny and Blanchard children: Dave was my ROTC instructor while I was a cadet at Hofstra University, and he was one of the finest officers I had the good fortune to ever meet. He was a Christian gentleman, and I was blessed to have had him as an instructor and mentor early in my military career. I was saddened to hear of his passing and the world is a lesser place without Dave in it. Please accept my sincerest condolences at this late date. Paul Connors
October 11, 2022
Nancy Blanchard
Penny, as Dave's first wife, I know what a wonderful, caring man he was. He will always be in my heart as a dear friend. Nancy Blanchard
October 05, 2022
Kathleen Babcock
Penny, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in his memory. Kathleen Babcock
October 04, 2022
MARGARET FRANTZ
Penny, so sorry for your loss. Dave was a lovely human being and I know you had many happy years together. I am thinking of you and your whole family.
Lillian Cargill-DeSilva
Dear Megan, My sincere condolences. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayer.
September 29, 2022
Greg Ellis
Penny, Lisa, Cari, Rachel and Megan, my deepest condolences. David was such a kind, gentle, wonderful man. I am left with such fond memories of him. You are in my thoughts.
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