David W. Drake Jr. Obituary
The family of David W. Drake Jr. of Tonawanda, New York announces his passing on July 13, 2026. David, born on August 16, 1957, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, David W. Drake Sr. (Kathy) and Sondra LaBelle; his brother Deone Drake; his sister-in-law Marlene Drake; his parents-in-law, Maximilian Gabel and Elfriede Gabel; and his nephew Marc Rebadow.
He is survived by: his wife Anne Drake (Gabel); his children, Michael (Michelle), Matthew, Stephen (Sarah), Timothy (Jenni), Jennifer and Jeremy (Alyssa); his grandchildren, Christopher, Katherine Gamache (Reilly), Karissa, Isabella, Liam, Kai David and Kieren; his siblings, Kelly Laughlin (Steve), Rob Drake, Daniel Drake and Sarah Drake; and his siblings-in-law, Patricia Drake, Irmgard Kirchheimer and Karl Gabel.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the biblical counseling ministry, Renewed Hope at http://www.renewedhopewny.org. (http://www.renewedhopewny.org).
