Obituary of David A. Partis

David A. Partis 69 of Cortland passed away suddenly July 31, 2009 in Oneida. David was born July 20, 1940 in Syracuse the son of the late Perce and Maude Leavitt Partis Dave was a self-employed construction surveyor and enjoyed spending time at his camp, hunting, andsnowmobiling, but must of all spending time with his family ,especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the Cortland Elks Lodge. Dave is survived by his wife of 49 years Stella Minielli Partis of Cortland His children William ( Carol) Partis of Groton, Jeffrey ( Suzzanne ) Partis of Cortland, Andrew (Stephanie) Partis of Cortland , Susan (John) Morehouse of Cortland, his brother Ronald (Marilyn) Partis of Binghamton, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren , his brother and sister in law Anthony (Jerri) Minielli ,several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at the Grace Episcopal Church 13 Court St. with the Very Reverend Sally Heilgman officiating. Friends are invited to call Tuesday evening from 5-8 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery Homer. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Dave's name is asked to consider the American Heart Association PO Box 3049 Syracuse, NY 13220 or the American Cancer Society 13 Beach St Johnson City, NY 13790 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Love, Sharon & Ken Speechless... My heart aches for you all. I have such vivid memories of spending time at your home on McLean Road, feeling like part of the family. You are ALL very special to me. I am praying you find comfort in your loss. Love, Heather Stella and family, My deepest sympathy to you all you are in my prayers. Kristine Reygers Stella, Dear....I am so, so sorry to hear of Dave's untimely passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are all in my prayers. Love, "Cookie" Dear Stella I just read about Dave's passing online on my hometown newspaper. I am so sorry for you and your family. I remember when you and Dave were married. You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.The Good Lord will give you all the comfort and strength to get through the days ahead.Dave was a good man and you will see him again one day. He will be smiling down on you all. God Bless you All. Love Thelma We were so sorry to hear the news. We know it will be very hard going through all the emotions that this kind of thing brings on to everyone but they are what make us all who we are. We are thankful that you have such a close family to support each other in this terrible time. Deepest condolences...Bruce and Judy Davison Stella...you and your family are in my thoughts. Tammy Finn To the Partis family I am very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. To Willy and Carol, I am very sorry I could not make it down. Please know that my thought and prayers are with all of you. Please call when you have gathered yourself and things calm down. Jackie Montesano Our deepest sympathy to you, Stella, and your children.. Karen E. Lieber Am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My deepest sympathy's to all those left behing carol J. Barber