David I. Thompson, 75, died June 14, 2024 after a long period of declining health. David was a lifelong Hamden resident and the beloved oldest of three children born to Thomas and Elizabeth (Ibsen) Thompson.

David graduated from Hamden High School and the University of Connecticut, where he met many lifelong friends. He was a man of many interests and self-taught abilities, which were seen in the variety of jobs he was successful at. He was a skilled sound engineer for his friend's band, he taught driving to CT State Police Academy officers, and he developed a successful online retail presence in the early days of e-commerce. He was a loving son, a loyal friend and a generous individual.

David was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by his sister Beth and husband Len Westra of Brunswick, ME, and his sister Jean and husband Jim Fantarella of Hamden, CT. He is also survived by his many friends, and his nieces and nephews Jay (Lauren) Westra, Kyle (Amanda Jichlinski) Thompson-Westra, Johanna Thompson-Westra, David Fantarella and Diane Fantarella, to whom he was a very proud uncle.

Arrangements will be private.