David R. Clute, aka "Dave" 69, of Syracuse, NY died suddenly on July 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Janet, and two daughters Elizabeth (Charles Clement) and Danielle (Christopher Crump) and his son, David. He is also survived by six grandchildren (CJ, Kerrigan, LeiLonnie, Edwin, David, Jaiden and a step grandson). Dave worked as a textile maufacturer until his retirement in 2009. He loved fishing, basketball & baseball card collecting, coin collecting, model car building and had a love for model railroads. He will be greatly missed by his family