Mr. Eleuterio "Dave" Medina

Mr. Eleuterio “Dave” Medina, age 84, formerly of Utica, currently residing in Indiantown, Florida, peacefully went home to the Lord as he passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Treasure Coast Hospice House with the support and love of his family by his side. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico on August 8, 1932, he was the son of the late Pedro and Carmella Medina. He was raised and educated in Puerto Rico and as a teenager, he relocated to the Utica area. On November 21, 1960, he married the former Delia O. Jaquish. For 56 years they shared their love, their companionship, and their hearts, but it was honesty that united them in spirit to support one another. Dave and Delia reaffirmed their love when they renewed their marriage vows in November of 2016. Dave worked at the World Trade Center in New York City prior to his positions at the Univac Corporation until its closure and at the Utica Corporation; at both locations he was a machine operator, retiring in 1994. He was jovial and full of fun, and his home was always filled with family and friends — the more the merrier! Good people gravitated to him and he treated everyone with respect. He enjoyed socializing and sitting in on friendly card games. He was a fan of traditional Spanish and American food. Dave was a devoted family man and a good provider. He was a proud patriarch and a precious Poppie to his grandchildren; and he held them in his heart and they loved and honored him. He was blessed with knowing the Lord and he appreciated all that his wife did for him during his long illness. A devout Catholic, Dave was a parishioner of Historic Old St. John’s Church and he shared his intentions to the Divine Mercy of God. Because of his illness, January 22, 2017 was the first time Dave ever missed Sunday Mass. Dave is survived by his wife, Delia; his daughters and their loves, Melinda and Dave Goodding of Richfield Springs, Mary Bohling and Mark Adroved of Clinton, and Carmen DiRoberto of Rome, NY and William DiRoberto of Utica; his three sons; and five grandchildren, Joshua, and Christopher; Brittany, and Justin; and Daniella with whom he shared a special bond. He also leaves his sisters and brother-in-law, Carmita Medina, and Delia and Benito Sanchez; his brothers and sister-in-law, Luis Medina, Julio and Juanita Medina, Iris Carrasquillo all of Puerto Rico; his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Alice and Glenn Waldron, Eugene and Kathy Jaquish, Norman Jaquish, and Carlita Medina. He was predeceased by his brothers, Diego, Andre, and Geronimo Medina; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerome and Theresa Jaquish. The family extends sincere thanks to Dr. Michelle Lidman, an outstanding physician and empathetic person; and the kind and attentive staff of the Treasure Coast Hospice House who treated Dave like family. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Dave’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John’s Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. John Buehler. Inurnment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Eleuterio "Dave" Medina

August 8, 1932 - January 24, 2017