David L. Byerlee, 79, Rosewood Drive, Greenville, passed away on Wednesday March 2nd in RI Hospital, Providence.
Born in Harrisburg, PA and growing up in Hampton, NJ, he was the son of the late Reginald T. and Ruth E. (Hughes) Byerlee. He was a resident of Greenville for 44 years, previously living in Pawtucket.
He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served as a Boiler Technician aboard the USS Blandy.
David was a Firefighter for the City of Pawtucket for 31 years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. He retired in 2004. He also had his own house painting business.
David was a hard worker, taking pride in every job he completed. He was completely dedicated to his work as a firefighter and ran a tight ship at Station 5. When not working he enjoyed biking, jogging, dancing, and just being outside working in the yard on a nice day. Above all he was a people person who loved spending time with family and friends, telling stories and helping others out in any way he could.
He leaves his children, Cheryl Kasiulaitis and her husband Jack of Hope, Craig Byerlee and his wife Kelly of Cumberland and Bryan Byerlee and his wife Debra of Coventry. He was the loving grandfather of Katherine, Meaghan, Mackenzie, Abigail and Brayden David. He also leaves a sister, Diane Green and her husband Dana of Cherry Hill, NJ.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday March 9th at 11 am in the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Visitation Tuesday March 8th from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Pawtucket Firefighters Relief Fund, c/o IAFF Local 1261, 155 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.