Dave was born Feb. 2, 1954, in New London, the son of Chester and Angelina (Apicelli) Fulton. He was a graduate from St. Bernard School, class of 1973. He was employed for many years retiring as a Maintenance Foreman for the town of Groton Public works department. He married Theresa Oct. 5, 1996, in Groton.
As a licensed plumber and general contractor, he was a jack of all trades, always hard at work, even in retirement. He loved the outdoors; boating, gardening, crabbing, fishing. He loved taking trips to Cape Cod and being near the ocean. He really enjoyed life.
Dave is survived by his loving wife Terry; daughter Heather (Brad) Tefft; grandson Austin; nephew Nick (Ashley) Fulton. He is predeceased by his parents; brother Joseph Fulton; and uncle Harry Apicelli.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Sacred Heart Church, 56 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton. Please visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon.com for directions and service information.