David Rowe Hosking III

February 28, 1947 - December 10, 2020

David R. Hosking III (Buddy), of Mount Hope, N.Y., passed away on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at Garnet Health Medical Center. He was 73. Born to David R. Hosking Jr. and Thelma Hujus Hosking. He was an avid outdoorsman whose favorite pastime was watching the wildlife on his beloved mountain. David was a Vietnam veteran who served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps and had earned several medals including a purple heart. His love for the outdoors was surpassed only by the love of his family and his happiest times were spent surrounded by them. His big heart, outspoken ways, and sense of humor will forever be remembered. He is survived by his son David and daughter in law Irena, daughter Heather and son in law Ryan, daughter Heidi, and son in law Bob, his three granddaughters Amber, Amanda and Ashley, his brother Joseph and sister in law Nancy, sisters Betty and Bonnie, and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 19th at 12:00 pm at Mount Hope Plains Cemetery in Otisville, N.Y. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project by phone at (855) 448-3997 or on their website at www.woundedwarriorsproject.com. Arrangements were made under the direction of Martinez-Morse Funeral Home.