Obituary: David A. Rabitaille, 70

Byles-Groton Memorial Home

GROTON, CT - DAVID A. RABITAILLE, age 70 of Groton passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London.

He was born in New London on April 4, 1949 the son of Theresa (Miclette, Rabitaille) Keaveny of Groton and the late Joseph A. Rabitaille, Jr. He was married to Sandra (Affeldt) Strasshofer on November 20, 1994 and she survives.

David graduated from Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School and had attended the University of New Haven.

He had a long career at Electric Boat Company in Groton. He was previously a member of the Groton Utilities Commission and the Groton Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed cooking and was a lover of fine cars.

Besides his wife and mother, David is survived by his brother Joseph A. Rabitaille, III and his wife Suzanne of New London, his sister Ellen Kerr of Groton, a step son, Daniel Strasshofer, Jr. of Stonington, and a step daughter Brandi Morrell of Groton.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 7 at 11am at the Groton Congregational Church, 162 Monument St. Private interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to the Community Meals Program, Groton Congregational Church, 162 Monument St. Groton, CT 06340.