David Donihe was a proud veteran of the U.S Navy. He was 18 when he joined the navy and served for six years. After the Navy he went to work for the government at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Groton, Connecticut until his retirement in January 2024.
David was a force of nature. He loved life. He loved country cooking. He never knew a stranger.
David was a proud father and grandfather. He was very proud of his two kids and granddaughters. He loved them unconditionally.
David is preceded in death by his mother Juanita Hutson, father Bobby Donihe, stepsister Mary Lynn Mills
David is survived by his girlfriend of 12 years, Sandy Tupay, son Andrew Donihe, daughter Sara Marks, granddaughters Isabella D Bryan and Emma Rose Donihe, Sister and her husband Dennis and Lorra Fields, ex-wife Rose Ann Marks, and pet cat Harley.