David P. Zotti
WWII Veteran
12 September 1925 – 23 May 2024
David P. Zotti was a man of many talents and passions, including his intricate wildlife carvings, exquisite wooden ship model building, and beautiful paintings. Each piece he created reflected his dedication, skill, and love for the craft, leaving behind a legacy of artistry that will be cherished by all who knew him.
In 2018, David had the honor of participating in the Southwest Florida Honor Flight to Washington, DC. The Honor Flight’s mission is both straightforward and noble: to transport veterans safely to Washington, DC, to be honored at their memorials and to give them the welcome home they deserve. This experience was a poignant reminder of the respect and gratitude he earned through his service during World War II.
David’s peaceful passing on May 23, 2024, brings comfort to his family, as they are certain he is reunited with his beloved Madeline, Louise, Bobby, his parents, and his brothers and sisters. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to his caregiver, Anna, and the staff at Gulf Coast Village for their compassionate care and support.
A memorial service will be held in Connecticut later this summer to celebrate David’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions in David’s memory be made to S.W. Florida Honor Flight Inc., P.O. Box 495065, Port Charlotte, FL 33949.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cape Coral is entrusted with David’s final care.
May he rest in peace, forever remembered for his service, his artistry, and his love for family and friends.
I am not a veteran. I am a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary. But in 1991, personal loss brought me to a place I never left.
Over two decades later, that loss led me to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, Connecticut, where I took on the coordination of Wreaths Across America — which grew into the largest and fastest growing veterans program in the state. I didn’t do it for recognition. I did it for them.
In 2016 I founded the Connecticut Veterans Bulletin. Not because I served, but because I believe those who did deserve to be honored, connected, and kept alive.
Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day. I knew about that number before it became a hashtag. I knew it personally, long before anyone was talking about it.
This publication exists because that number is unacceptable. Because every veteran in Connecticut deserves to know someone gives a damn.
That someone is me.
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