September 14, 1954 – March 1, 2026
David W. Purdy Sr., 71, passed away on the evening of March 1, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born on September 14, 1954, in Yonkers, New York, to Allen Purdy Sr. and Geraldine (née Sullivan). David attended St. John the Baptist elementary school and Lincoln High School. He lived a life defined by strength, devotion to family, and quiet generosity.
David married Mary Elizabeth McGrail in 1982 in Yonkers, N.Y. at St. Eugene’s Church. He was a loving father to his three children: David Jr., Heather, and Robert.
David was a proud husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He carried himself with integrity and worked hard throughout his life to provide for those he loved. He started his career working for the family business, Sullivan & Son. He left the family business to start a concrete company, Action Ready Mix, in Mount Vernon, N.Y. in the late 1990s.
He found joy in life’s simple pleasures and spent his free time at the Buck Mountain Hunting Club in the Catskills. This club played a large role in his childhood and he later brought his sons and grandson there to experience and pass on those same memories (The Grand Pooba).
David is survived by his loving family, including his wife Mary (née McGrail), children David Jr., Heather, and Robert, as well as his grandchildren, Amari and David III. He is also survived by 6 siblings: Kathy (Jeff) Michalak, Mary (Brendan) Browne, Kevin Purdy, and Helen (John) DiNoia, all of Yonkers, James (Barbara) Purdy of Stormville; and George (Diane) Purdy of Yorktown Heights, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Geraldine (née Sullivan) and Allan Purdy Sr., and his older brother Allen Purdy Jr.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to McGrath Funeral Home, 20 Cedar St., Bronxville, N.Y. Visitation is Wednesday, March 4th, from 4-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, March 5th at 10:00 am at St. Eugene’s Church. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery
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CynthiaApicella says
March 2, 2026 at 4:04 pmMary and family my deepest sympathies. Dave will be missed but not forgotten. May he be at peace🙏
Mary Purdy says
March 2, 2026 at 9:57 pmHey sista he now is living a Better life in Heaven thanks your little sis ME
Elvera Apicella says
March 3, 2026 at 10:10 amI am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending you my condolences.
Mary Purdy says
March 4, 2026 at 3:06 amWe, thank you so very much
Mary Elizabeth Purdy says
March 4, 2026 at 3:03 amDave poppa Truly Gonna Miss You It is Unbelievable You are Not Physically here with us now Our kids have gotten things done and prepared with helping me to give you a good sendoff to Heaven in a few hours it will be the beginning of your wake Like I have told you before, we will be fine kind of it. It hurts. It’s upsetting tears are falling we know. You’re with our other angels that are in heaven watching over us. We have an amazing family and good friends that are helping us to get through this time. We’ve had a lot of a lot of years together, so there’s a lot of good memories to treasure in our hearts. Which I know is the days pass and go by we all will laugh. We all will cry. But I know you now are living a better life up in heaven. Forever and ever I’ll be loving you. Ciao for now ME 😘🤗🥰😢😢😢😢 😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏
Anthony Narvaez says
March 4, 2026 at 9:37 pmI am very sorry for your loss. I always looked up to Mr Purdy. He had a strong silent personality that I always admired. Treated me and my friends like family and I will never forget how he got me out of trouble not only once, but twice! Rest in Peace Big Dave, enjoy Heaven