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Born on November 2, 1948 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was the oldest child of the five children born to '''[[Robert Joseph Petiya]]''' and '''[[Grace Myrtle Funk]]'''.

== Description ==
David was of average build and stature. He had brown hair and brown eyes. He wore eyeglasses in his later years.

== Early Years ==

* '''Childhood''' - Her entire life on this earth lasted only twenty hours.
* '''Sibling'''
** '''[[Helen Marie Petiya]]'''
** Rebecca A. Petiya
** Richard R. Petiya
** Sheryl A. Petiya

== Education ==
He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School where he played football for the Panthers. David went on to graduate from The Ohio State University, with a master’s degree in computer science and programming.

== Religion ==
He was baptized into the Catholic religion.

== Family Years ==
David married Nancy Dennis on June 29, 1985.

== Residences ==
He lived in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado.

== Working Years ==
He was employed by Kaiser Permanente Health.

== Personal Life ==
David was active in Boy Scouts when he was young and had attained the highest rank of Eagle Scout. He loved camping, hiking, backpacking and cross-country skiing. In his later years, he suffered with Parkinson’s Disease but was able to play softball with the disabled league. He was well-known for being an environmentalist. While working for Kaiser Permanente Health, he won an award for presenting his company with steps toward supporting a greener environment.

== Death ==
David died from complications following a fall at home on September 28, 2021 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado.