David Maknis

MIDDLEBURY- Mr. David Walter Maknis, 61, of Middlebury, passed away Friday May 3, 2013 at the Waterbury Hospital.

David was born in Waterbury, Sept. 20, 1951, a son of Mrs. Elizabeth (Baranauskas) Maknis and the late Walter A. Maknis and was raised in Woodbury. He was educated in the Woodbury school system and was a graduate of Woodbury High School. While a student in school he was very active with the local chapter of Future Farmers of America. He also participated as a National Judge for many FFA events. Following High School, he had served in the Marine Corps He love the family farm and the outdoors, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Besides his mother of Middlebury, he leaves one brother, Larry W. Maknis and his wife, Tracey of Middlebury; his niece, Melissa Maknis of Woodbury and a nephew, Mitchell Maknis of Middlebury; and one aunt, Marie Moorfoot of Waterbury.

All services will be private at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The Alderson Funeral Home of Naugatuck, 201 Meadow St. is assisting the family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make memorial contributions to the Eastern Paralyzed Veteran's Assoc.

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