David A. Golias, age 69, of Stratford, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 in Bridgeport Hospital. David, a Viet Nam Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, was born in Bridgeport to the late Andrew and Susie (Banik) Golias and has been a life long area resident. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School and was a retired carpenter for Union Local # 210. David was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener and was a member of the Stratford Boat Owners Association. Survivors include his beloved daughter Barbara Golias of AZ, his companion Linda Kapitan of Stratford, his sister Linda French and her husband Richard of FL, sister-in-law Angela Golias of Stratford, 2 nephews Mark Golias and his wife Kim and Rob Dean and his wife Michele, 1 uncle and several aunts and cousins. In addition to his beloved parents he was pre-deceased by his brother Ron Golias. Funeral services and interment are private, and have been entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Pl Stratford. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in David's memory to VITAS Hospice 99 Hawley Lane Stratford, CT 06614