DAVID WALSH LEE, 80
Born, June 29, 1942, In Portland, Maine
Died April 30, 2023 at home, in Columbia, Ct. , surrounded by family
David was best known for his kindness to everyone. So easy going, and such a happy man. He always had a smile, and everyone who met him was impressed at what a gentle, kind, loving person he was to all. All you had to do was ask, and he would gladly help in any way that he could. Years ago, his pastor told me that there was something about him that drew you to him.
Even though his children were not his, biologically, he loved them greatly, and considered them his own. He was “Papa”, to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and so loved by them. I could not have had a better husband, or a better father for my children. He was also, the son they never had to my Mom and Dad, Wellington and Valerie Emery
He was a graduate of Portland High School, in Portland, Maine.
He worked for Ct. Transit as a bus driver for 25 years, and loved his job. He was an avid Red Sox, and New York Giants fan. He loved his gospel, 50’s, and country music.
He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus.
David went on a missions trip to Mexico, with a group from our Church, to help build a small Church there, and in a service one night, an elderly gentleman gave his life to the Lord because he saw that David was elderly also and served the Lord, so he thought that he could do it too!
He loved Disney world, and was like a kid each of the 5 times we went there on vacation. He would have gone every year if he could. We went 3 times by ourselves, and once with each of the grandchildren. Great memories!
He was the love of my life. We will all miss him dearly. See you soon, my love, I love you “11”.
David leaves behind, His wife of 55 years, Sharon,
His son Anthony Tarascio and wife Mary Ann of East Hartford, Ct.
His son Richard Tarascio, and wife Christine, of Columbia, Ct.
His Granddaughter, Bethany Tarascio of Vernon, Ct.
His Grandson, Lorenzo Tarascio, of Columbia, Ct.
His Great grandchildren, McKenzie, and Camden Smith of Vernon, Ct.
and several nieces and nephews, and cousins here in Ct.
David was the 4th of six children born to James and Catherine Lee (deceased) of Portland, Maine, and has 5 other siblings:
Brother, Jack Lee, (deceased), and his wife Judy, of Portland, Maine
Sister, Sally DeLuca, and her husband, Dominic, of Portland,Maine
Sister, Janet Talbot, (Deceased), and her husband Steve , of Bangor, Maine
Sister, Rosemary Mulkern, and her husband, Richard, of Portland, Maine
Brother, James Lee II (deceased), and his wife Peggy, of Portland Maine
and many nieces and nephews in Maine
There will be a celebration of life gathering in June, the day, forthcoming