David A. Cottrell, a loving and caring husband, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away at his home Feb. 28, 2014.Dave was born Feb. 16, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Donald C. and Elizabeth B. (Brayton) Cottrell.He was a retired Captain with the Toronto Fire Dept. Dave worked as a firefighter in Toronto from 1958 to 1995, becoming Capt. In 1980. He was one of the original founding members of the IAFF Local #2229 which he served as President for 13 years. Dave was also a charter member of TEMS where he worked as an EMT and Dispatcher.Dave was a graduate of Toronto High School class of 1956; his work experience also included Hancock MFG. in Toronto, the New Cumberland Locks and Dam, Jack Kelly Excavating, Terry Starr's SOHIO and Towing and Tim Starr's Towing where he worked for many years upon retiring from the fire dept. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, James B. and Donald C. Cottrell. Dave leaves behind his wife, Alice 'Kay' (Allen) Cottrell of home, whom he married Dec. 4, 1976; his sister Mary Beth Cottrell of Costa Mesa, CA; his brother Harry K. Cottrell of Toronto; several cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He also leaves behind his best friends and 'Dave's Hero' Tim Starr and Norm Winstel and his Carriage Inn North Gang at Starr's Towing. A Memorial Service for Dave will take place on Saturday, May 24 at 11 am at the Toronto Fire Dept. 602 S. 4th St. in Toronto where full Fire Dept. Honors will be provided by the Toronto Fire Dept. and Toronto Vol. Fire Dept. Dave's arrangements are in the care of the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto. Condolences may be offered to Dave's family on our website www.jefosterfh.com

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