David A. Ness
Dave Ness, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day Morning, November 28, 2024, in his home that he made and built with his wife Connie and Alivia. His family was the most important thing to him.
Dave worked at every aspect of construction and maintenance and could build or fix almost anything. Dave loved to dance and was a very good dancer. He took a stained-glass class in Willoughby, and it quickly became a passion for him, teaching classes there, creating many pieces for his family and friends, and donating many pieces to charitable events. He was a member of the Louie Run Committee for many years, and he also delivered presale tickets to many locations allowing him the opportunity to build friendships that lasted throughout his lifetime. Dave loved to cook and especially to bake. He was famous among friends for his homemade apple pies. Dave loved to fish with his friend Dave, in Florida. He loved the Flea Market Circuit, with his cousin Jon Ondo. He volunteered at Alivia’s school during the book fairs, and the Santa Shops. He loved to watch Alivia dance and perform at her recitals. He even performed with her at one of her recitals in front of a packed house at Riverside auditorium. Dave loved riding his Road King alongside his wife, Connie, and also with his friends, traveling all over the country; California, Florida, Colorado, Sturgis, and up through the Yukon Territory to Alaska.
Dave is survived by his wife Connie (Dolgoff) Ness, the love of his life, and his “baby girl” Alivia Dolgoff. His family also includes his daughter Rachael Dolgoff, and Tyrone and Aviyona, who called him “Papa.” He was also present for every concert, graduation, and sporting event in their lives. Rachael has been in his life since she was 4 years old, and he chose to love and support her, as if she was his own daughter. He would happily do anything they asked of him, and at the same time taught them how to do it all for themselves. His son Raymond traveled in and out of his life, and gifted him with a granddaughter Cheyenne Ness, and a new great-grandson, Rowen, who he was able to meet and hold recently.
Dave was the son of the late Lester and Audrey (Lockwood) Ness. He was close to his brothers Ron (Sandy) Ness, and Gary (Jeannie) Ness (deceased), whom he loved to meet up with for breakfast. His brother Dennis Ness would also meet up with them when he visited Montana. He also had a brother Michael Ness who died in Vietnam. He is also survived by sister’s Bonny and Vickie (deceased) and many nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Dave’s wishes, there will be no sad funeral, but rather a Celebration of Life for all who loved him in the Spring, when the weather is warm, and his motorcycle and others will be back out to celebrate his life.
I also want to thank Hospice of the Western Reserve for all their help and devotion to us this past 6 months. Dave refused most all pain medications as his sobriety (1990) was very important to him.