David E. Gunzinger, 71, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 1, 2010, at the Springfield Hospital in Springfield. He was born October 3, 1938, in Brattleboro, VT, the son of Ernest and Marjorie (Parkhurst) Gunzinger. He attended schools in Brattleboro.

He served in the United States Air Force.

He was married to Sarah J. Watling September 22, 1974, in Brattleboro, Vt.

Mr. Gunzinger was employed as technical manager for the local cable television company, starting his career with S.R. Young Cable Company in 1974 and retiring from Comcast Cable Company in 2004. Most recently, he was employed part-time as a rural route postal carrier for the Perkinsville Post Office.

He had made his home in Perkinsville since 1979. He enjoyed working with anything electronic and spending time with his friends.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah, of Perkinsville; one sister, Lucille Cote of Browns Valley, Calif.; and one niece.

He was predeceased by his parents.

A memorial service will be held from 7 to 8 pm Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

Eagle Times, Saturday, July 3, 2010