Obituary of David Flath

David (Dave) Edward Flath, 74, son of the late Ruth Stiles and Elmer A. Flath, born March 3, 1939, in White Plains, NY and long-time resident of Pomfret Center, CT passed away on August 7, 2013 after a 3 year battle with lung cancer (PLEASE STOP SMOKING). David was active in the Pomfret Lions Club, the Republican Town Committee, the Pomfret Economic Development Commission, the Red Cross, and was the Chair of the Pomfret Board of Finance. He was a graduate of East Hartford High School, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and earned his MBA at Nichols College, Dudley, MA. He also served in the Coast Guard. He loved and supported girls' softball, as a fan and coach, was an avid golfer, an active parishioner of Christ Church, Pomfret, and was a sports enthusiast, who loved the Cleveland Indians and UCONN Women's basketball. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather whose life was centered around his family. He was also an accomplished artist and founder of Common Sense Payroll, LLC. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, children Dayna Flath and husband Mike Fineran, and Leslie Flath Ganz and husband Mark Ganz, grandchildren Hannah and Paloma Flath and Clara and David Ganz, brother Robert Flath, nieces Jen Cague, Rebecca Cague and husband Glenn Greenstein and son Liam, Karen Hunter and husband Larry, and nephew Bobby Flath. He was just, humble and merciful and had a peacefulness about him at all times. His family loved him dearly and we will miss his quiet smile, sense of humor and dry wit. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Kitchens, PO Box 502, Danielson, CT 06239. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Dave's life on Friday, August 16th at 5pm at Christ Church, 521 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com