David P. Gdovin, 77, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

 

David is survived by his bride of 55 years, Michaeleen (Holovka) Gdovin. Together they have four children and thirteen grandchildren. Son, Jason and Natasha Gdovin and their children, Hannah, Grace and Jacob; daughter, Adrienne and Stace Kintner and their boys, Collin and Noah; daughter, Heather and David J. Sciano (TX) and their children Alexis, Dominic and Vincent; son, Matthew and Jenn Gdovin and their family Ella, Emerson (NC), Cole (TX), Cameron and Tom Hacku (VA); sister, Ruth Gdovin-Siver (FL); brother, Thomas and Karen Gdovin; nephew, Jonathan and Liz Gdovin and their son, Rowan; niece, Mackenzie Gdovin; brother-in-law, Mark and Cindy Holovka (VA) and many beloved cousins and friends whom Dave considered family.

 

David earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Buffalo, a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Binghamton University, School of Advanced Technology. He was also a graduate of the Department of Defense Systems Management College (DSMC) at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

 

David was an active member of St. Michaels Orthodox Church and choir. He served as its President from 2005-2010 and was invested as an Archon in the Order of St Andrew in 2010.

 

David was the President and Founding Partner of Diamond Visionics, LLC. In its 26th year, Diamond Visionics is a high-tech software engineering company that specializes in visualization technology for the government and commercial simulation & training industries.

 

David had over 54 years of experience in visual systems, display design, optical packaging, and structural analysis for flight, ground, and space vehicle simulators. He held four US Patents and has held positions in Engineering and Program Management, as well as Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development for CAE Link before starting his own company. His technical publications have appeared in the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) and Image Society Conference technical briefings. His company Diamond Visionics has received the prestigious Small Business Administration's Tibbetts Award at a White House ceremony for small businesses. He was a member of several professional organizations including serving on the Board of Directors of the Southern Tier Opportunity Coalition (STOC) as President, and a Director to the Link Foundation Board.

 

The Lord gave us an earthly shepherd David Gdovin, who with a twinkle in his eyes helped guide us all in life with his joy, faith, sincerity, intelligence, but most of all, his love. His favorite grandchild, sibling, son or daughter, in-law, out-law or friend you may ask? The answer is the child, relative or friend standing before him. The love of his life? Of course, his beloved bride Michaeleen. As he has influenced us, he has become part of our being and we will carry on with him throughout all the days of our lives.

 

Calling hours will be on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 4-7pm at Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home, 326 Prospect St., Binghamton, NY 13905, with a prayer service offered by Very Rev. Protopresbyter James Dutko at 6:45pm.

 

A funeral service will be offered by Protopresbyter Dutko on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10am at St. Michaels Orthodox Church, 292 Clinton St., Binghamton, NY 13905. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to St. Michaels Orthodox Church, or to Mercy House, 212 N McKinley Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.

 

Kindly share your reflections of David on his guestbook at CHOPYAK-SCHEIDER.COM.