28 August, 2013
David P. Laquidara, 67, of Woodville, Massachusetts passed away on August 27, 2013 at his home. He was a resident of Milford for many years prior to moving to Woodville. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late John “Trippi” and Eleanor.
He is survived by brothers, Charles of Wailea, Hawaii, Pat of Milford and Bill and sister-in-law Roberta of Millville. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of Milford High School Class of 1963 and received his bachelor’s degree from Worcester State College. He later received his Master’s degree in education from Cambridge College. Mr. Laquidara was a well-loved and admired teacher in the Medway school system from 1969 until his retirement in 2003. He was instrumental in developing the 6th grade yearly trip to various environmental campuses where students spent a week testing soils, water samples, dissecting fish and owl pellets, developing survival skills and to “learn and enjoy.”
He was a member of the Woodville Rod and Gun Club and volunteered at Hopkinton Middle School and the Public Library.
The funeral will be held Friday, September 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM from the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water St., Milford. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 7 East Main Street, Milford.
Burial will follow at the parish cemetery.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM and Thursday from 5 to-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Medway Middle School environmental trip scholarship fund, 45 Holliston Street, Medway, MA 02053.
