David W. Barrett ’63

 Dave, a retired aeronautical research engineer at United Technologies Corp., died surrounded by family March 12, 2024, at UConn Medical Center in Farmington, Conn. He lived in East Hartland, Conn.

Dave came to us from Merchantville (N.J.) High School, where he played football, was in the school band and orchestra, and graduated with honors, second in his class. He received a full academic scholarship to Princeton, where he played 150-pound football freshman and sophomore years, took his meals at Terrace Club, and imbibed with the Thirsty Thursdays Club. He majored in aeronautical engineering and spent the summer before senior year doing independent research under a National Science Foundation grant.

Dave earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Connecticut Graduate School. He went on to work for Pratt & Whitney and then United Technologies where, upon early retirement at age 52, he received several awards and commendations. In March 1983, he married his longtime sweetheart, Annette Rose Bascom. She predeceased him in November 2019.

Dave was a member of the Hartland Historical Society in West Hartland, Conn. and of the East Hartland Volunteer Fire Department. He was also active in the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association with a special interest in antique farm equipment.

Dave is survived by his children, Beverly Sfreddo, Patricia Stiles, Sharon Loomis, and David Cague; and many grandchildren.