David Welsh passed away June 28, 2018 at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, Florida following a short but devastating illness.

David was born August 8, 1942 in Darby, Pennsylvania to David Gilbert and Emma Louise Welsh. Upon graduation from Marple, Newtown High School in Pennsylvania, David attended Michigan State University for three years before enlisting in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged in 1966 and went on to complete his undergraduate and graduate education in English and English Literature at Long Island University. With no teaching jobs available at that time, David did his life's work in educational administration at the New York City Board of Education in Brooklyn. He retired in 2000 to Sun City Center, Florida.

David was a member of the LynBrook-Massapequa Lodge, as well as a member and past President of the Sun City Center Shrine Club. He was also a member of the SCC Scottish Rite Club, the SCC Men's Chorus, and the South Shore Poets Club. For many years David was Santa Claus for the Shrine Club's Children's Christmas party, and he was known to reign as King Henry VIII at various Halloween parties and Red Hat events.

David is survived by his much loved son, Adam David, his brother, Todd Richard, 2 nieces, and his life partner of 23 years, Lois Toeppe.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11:00 at the Sun City Center Methodist Church.