David H. Antis

December 9, 1948 - September 15, 2020

David H Antis, age 71 of Gloversville NY passed away on Tuesday September 15, 2020 after a long battle with illnesses due to Agent Orange. He was born on December 9, 1948 to the late John and Lenora Boyd Antis in Gloversville New York. Mr Antis is survived by his beloved wife Doris Brooker Antis, whim he married on July, 20 1979. He is also survived by four daughters, Dorice Young ( Ronald), Danielle Fraumane, Tina DiScoscia, and Donna Doran (Tom), and one son Joseph DiScoscia. He also leaves be hind 12 grandchildren, Jared and Kayla Hladik, David Antis, Cameron, Thomas and Jayden Fraumane, Taylor Young, Thomas and Jonathan Doran, Joesph, Keyton and Jessica DiScoscia, 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Along with both his parents, Mr. Antis is pre-deceased by his twin brother, Douglas Antis, brother John Antis Jr, two sisters Sharon Billa and Deborah Mikula. He is also pre-deceased by his great-grandson Marc Doran - Little John, Son in law, Thomas Fraumane and great niece Sharon Mikula. David served his country with pride with the United States Army from 1967-1969, deploying to Vietnam. He also served in the Army National Guard until 1989. He was employed with General Electric for 38 years as a crane operator. Dave was always a kid at heart and loved bringing his girls on adventures, and would take along any kid that wanted to join them, as he never wanted to leave anyone out of the fun to be had and his adventures did not stop there, just ask any of his grandchildren. He loved attending local fairs and festivals, especially the Fonda fair, where he used most of his vacation time so he and his girls would not miss a day. He even worked for years at the Fonda Fair Operating rides or hosting games and is most remembered for his smash the can game. He also enjoyed fishing and playing around with his CB radios and scanners so he could keep up on all the local action. And other than spending time with His girls his favorite passtime was playing cards with his family and friends, he is probably already sitting at the table winning with his heavenly family. There will be no funeral services held for Mr. Antis, as the family wishes to hold a private memorial to honor his life. Contributions may be mad ind David’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 and or Camp Hope, for veterans suffering from PTSD, 9724 Derrington Rd, Houston, TX 77064. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Gloversville Funeral Home.