Obituary of David H. Montanye

Mr. David H. Montanye, 73, of Maple Ave, Canajoharie, NY died on November 25th, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on March 21, 1949, in Little Falls, NY, he was the son of Harold C. Montanye and Anna Mae Leamon Montanye. He was a graduate of Canajoharie High School, Class of 1968, and a lifetime area resident.

He had worked for the NYS DOT as a heavy equipment operator, the paving crew and doing snow and ice removal during the winter months for over 35 years, retiring in 2003. 

David was a member of Hamilton Lodge # 79, and Fort Plain Masonic Lodge # 433, where he had served as past master and treasurer. He had worked on the Masonic Charities October Fest and was Chairman of the Flea Market. He also was a member of Hiram Union Chapter, St. George's Council in Rotterdam, Grand Representative of Latavia, Past president of the Masonic Charities in 2014. He was involved in organizing many chicken BBQ's, camping and being a Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball coach. 

On April 18, 1970, at the Methodist Church of Canajoharie, David was married to Andrea Austin.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, and sister Linda and her husband, Larry Burgess.

David is survived by his wife, Andrea Montanye of Canajoharie, NY; sons, Michael and Michelle Montanye of Randall, NY, Charles and Jill Montanye of Canajoharie, NY; grandchildren, Nicole and John Maher, Mackenzie Montanye, Alex Montanye, Carlene Montanye, and Jack Montanye; 2 great grandchildren, Connor and Abby; 6 siblings, Nancy Erwin, Virginia and Roger Mattice, Clifford and Valerie Montanye, Connie and Bruce Dingman, Brenda and Larry Krutz, Brian and Cathy Montanye; nieces Melissa and her husband Jeff Watson, Paula Flansburg; brother in law and sister in law Al and Judy Austin of North Carolina as well as several other nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at the Houghtaling and Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317, with the family receiving family and friends prior to the funeral from 12:00-2:00PM.

Contributions in memory of Dave may be made to Montgomery Co. Office of the Aging, 135 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010, Mt. Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave., Gloversville, NY 12078-or the Masonic Brotherhood fund. C/O Steven J. Smith PO box 271, Nelliston, NY, 13410.