Coutant, David SCHENECTADY

— David Ostrander Coutant, 81, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born and raised in Schenectady, the son of the late Nelson and Grace Coutant. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for most of his professional life, some of which was during the Vietnam War and later enjoyed helping out the elderly in his community. David married Marilynn Napiorski in St. Adalbert’s Church on February 1, 1964, and they have been married ever since. He enjoyed fishing, old cars and was an avid Siena Saints men’s basketball fan. While he never attended a game, he rarely missed listening to the games on the radio, his favorite announcers being vorite announcers being Robert Lee "The General" and Tom Huerter. David also loved to read about Native American Indians and enjoyed everything by Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler and his own family genealogy.

David is survived by his wife Marilynn, and their son Craig (Cindy); sister Colette Trembly; sisters-in-law, Ellen Napiorski, Barbara Roche (Coutant) and Jodi Coutant and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepmother Florence Townsend; brother Jon; and brothers-inlaw, Thomas Napiorski, and Bernard Trembly.

We’d like to thank the caring people from Community Hospice, especially Joe, Danielle and Pam, who not only provided the special and professional for dad but also comforted us in the past four weeks.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Daly Funeral Home, 242 Mcclellan St., Schenectady. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons Alumni Mothers Association Scholarship Fund, 2600

State St., Schenectady, NY, 12304, St. Luke’s Church Food Pantry, 1247 State St., Schenectaday, NY, 12304 or Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY, 12205.