David Halsey, 61, Died; Staples Class of ‘79, “Rock House”

David B. Halsey, 61, of New Canaan, Connecticut, died unexpectedly in his sleep on January 6, 2023. He died of natural causes and been active, healthy and happy in the days leading up to his death.

Dave is survived by his mother, Carol Halsey of Knoxville, Tennessee, sister Karen, and brothers John and Peter. He was preceded in death by his father Philip B. Halsey of Underhill, Vermont.

He was born June 15, 1961, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, but spent much of his life in Westport, Connecticut, where he graduated from Staples High School with the class of '79. A voracious reader with wide-ranging interests, Dave was an avid "rock hound." He loved the outdoors, animals and music.

No funeral services are planned.

Published by Westport-News on Jan. 25, 2023.