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David Gehrig Van Scoy Jr.
David Gehrig Van Scoy Jr. of Hampton Bays died on February 23 after a long battle with COPD. He was 66.
He was born on October 14, 1956, at Southampton Hospital to David G. Van Scoy Sr. and Diane C. Van Scoy. He had one brother, Gregg, and one sister, Robin Harris, all of Hampton Bays.
After graduating from Hampton Bays High School, Van Scoy served four years (1975-1979) in the U.S. Navy Seabees (Construction Battalion). Following his time in the Navy, he spent time driving tractor trailers, worked for Chesterfield Associates, and retired after 24 years with the Southampton Town Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator.
In 2002, Van Scoy married the love of his life, Phoebe (née Phoebe Davis Tuthill) Van Scoy. They loved the beach, fishing, going on camping trips and spending time with family, friends and especially their granddaughter Morgan, his family said.
In his downtime, Van Scoy enjoyed serving as a driver and EMT for the Hampton Bays Ambulance, earning multiple awards, including rookie of the year and driver of the year, to name a few.
He was a loving son, father, husband, brother, nephew, uncle and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family, friends and the Hampton Bays community, his family said.
He was predeceased by his wife, Phoebe; his daughter, Deanna Christine Pastore Van Scoy; and his mother, Diane C. Van Scoy. He is survived by his son, David III; his father, David Sr.; brother, Gregg; sister, Robin Harris; stepson, Keith Tuthill; daughter-in-law, Bobbie Sue Tuthill; granddaughter, Morgan Tuthill; many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held on February 28 and March 1 at the Scott-Rothwell Funeral Home in Hampton Bays, followed by interment at Good Ground Cemetery.
Staff Writer on Feb 28, 2023