Dr. David J. Redding
Dr. David J. Redding of Victor, NY passed away on December 3, 2023 at the age of 87 at Serenity House, Victor, NY following a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by beloved family members at the time of his passing. David is survived by his 5 children: Mark (Patty) Redding, Lisa Redding, Karen (Jeff) Molyneux, Gary (Darla) Redding, and David G. (Kris) Redding. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Redding; his parents Daniel and Aleine Redding; and siblings Eileen (William) Agen, Jean (Anthony) Bassano, and Daniel (Teresa) Redding.
After graduating from Olean High School in 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served until enrolling in the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Upon earning his Doctor of Chiropractic, he moved to Dansville, NY where he practiced for 39 years. He was a pioneer of the chiropractic profession, becoming a charter member of both the New York State Chiropractic Association and the American Chiropractic Association. He held the highest offices of both organizations at different times of his career.
His civic involvement included 25 years (and past President) of the Dansville Lions Club, 60-year member of the Knights of Columbus, and Christian missionary trips to Mexico, Guatemala, and Jamaica. He and his wife Dorothy were active members at the Catholic churches where they resided over the years: St. Mary’s in Dansville, St. Catherine’s of Siena in Mendon, and St. Patrick’s in Victor. “Papa Dutch” loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to call Friday, December 8th, from 4-7pm at the Jarmusz Cotton Funeral Home, 26 Maple Ave, Victor, NY. A funeral Mass with military honors for David will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 11:30am at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 26 Mendon-Ionia Rd, Mendon, NY. Following his burial at Ascension Garden Cemetery, a Celebration of Life banquet will be held at Wild Wood Country Club, 1201 Rush West Rush Rd, Rush, NY 14543.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Serenity House of Victor, 1278 Brace Road Victor, NY 14564, (online at serenity-house.org), or to Northeast College of Health Sciences, 2360 State Rte. 89, Seneca Falls, N.Y. 13148 (online at northeastcollege.edu/give).
There is so much more I could have added to this obituary that I authored, but I limited it to “facts and figures”. The debt of gratitude I owe to my father is immeasurable. I am who I am today because of the role model he was. Through his example, he instilled in his children how to treat others, how to give much and expect little, how to give thanks to the Lord for all that we have, and how to leave this earth having made it a better place than when we arrived.
Mark,
While I realize what an emotional experience this is for you and your siblings, I also know how much your Dad missed your Mom. Now, they are together again and he does not have to live with loneliness, though, in some ways you will. I would love to send you a written card for the family, but realize I do not have your snail mail address. Email keeps me from having a normal “address book.”
Would you kindly send it to me?
Meanwhile, know that I am holding all of you in my prayers. For me, this is a good-bye to a history with the whole Verrelli family that I was part of since I was born, literally. The memories of my time with them are deep, warm an ever-so-loving. Sometime, maybe, . . I can share them with you all.
Barbara Gocella, SSJ.
So sorry to hear this. Dave and Dottie were such nice people. Only knew them for a short time but always looked forward to seeing them
The Veterans Outreach Center extends our deepest sympathy in David’s passing.
We acknowledge and are truly grateful for his service to our country.
I am so sorry, I just learned of David’s illness and passing. He was a wonderful man. My grandmother, Jessie Wilcox Cooper and David’s mother were sisters. My heartfelt condolences to all. With love and prayers.