David Mark DePalma, 72, of Hamden, CT and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2025, with his wife by his side after a brief illness from pancreatic cancer. He was the beloved husband of 36 years to Diane Landisio Addario-DePalma. David was born on November 25, 1952, in New Haven to the late Bernard and Ann Proto DePalma.

Besides his wife, he will be lovingly remembered by his sons, David (Jenn) of Colorado Springs, CO, Paul (Melissa)of Shelton, CT and Stephen (Christina) of Catskill, NY; five grandchildren, Hannah (Jake) Caleb, Alijah, Ava and Alex; two great grandchildren, Ryan and Roman; his brother, Bernard (Mary) of Ithaca, NY; his sister, Irene (Dom) of North Haven, CT as well as several nieces and nephews and his devoted canine, Teddy.

David graduated from Southern CT State University with his BS in Physical Education and Exercise Physiology. He went on to become co-owner of Corporate Fitness Center and was a dedicated and competitive bodybuilder from 1978-1997. David previously held the position of Athletic Trainer at Yale University and served as Track and Field Coach at North Haven High School. Additionally, he taught at the Children's Center Wakeman Hall in Hamden. After earning his master's degree in physical education, he became a teacher at West Hills Conte Middle School in New Haven, where he worked until retiring in 2020. He loved to vacation in Aruba and enjoyed spending time in his Florida home. David will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Friends are invited to visit with his family on Friday, November 21st from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden. A Celebration of Life will continue in the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. To send a condolence to his family please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com