David P. Welch Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David P. Welch, 68, of West Hartford and Clinton, passed on peacefully surrounded by his family on July 30, 2019. Born May 5th, 1951 to John Welch and Barbara (Beaudin) Welch, David grew up in Farmington where he was a devoted son, a proud member of the Home Town All Stars, and a graduate from Farmington High School in 1969. After receiving a BA in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University, David worked at The Institute of Living in Hartford, as a director of HR at Mass Mutual and Industrial Risk Insurers, and ended his career as a Claim Adjuster with Vericlaim Inc. An avid traveller, David explored the far reaches of North and South America, Europe, Egypt, and Turkey. He will be remembered for his warm sense of humor, his deep love of nature, and for going out of his way to help every individual along his path. David was often found fishing by the Farmington and Nepaug Rivers or paddling the lakes of New England and he would encourage all of us to breathe deeply the calm that nature provides. David is survived by his loving wife, Celeste Calabotta, his two children Anna and Dylan Welch, his brother Ja (Ann) Welch, sister Chris (Bob) Knowlton, and many other cousins and relatives. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, August 7th from 4 to 7pm at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave, West Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 8th at 10 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington Ave, West Hartford (Lower Church). Burial will be private. Donations in David's memory may be made to the Grant Sheely Memorial Scholarship Fund. Checks should be made payable to the Grant Sheely Scholarship Fund and sent to the attention of Katie Robidoux, C/O Farmington Public Schools, 1 Monteith Dr., Farmington, CT 06032. For online condolences please visit www.molloyfuneralhome.com

David P. Welch

May 5, 1951 - July 30, 2019