Dave Dolfi

Dave Dolfi, 52, died Oct. 4, 2011, at his home in Sutton after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.

In honor of Dave’s wishes, no services are planned. His ashes will be scattered over Sutton.

Dave was born Feb. 4, 1959, in Palmer.

Dave worked various jobs in his early years out of high school until finding his passion fighting fires. He was a part of the Sutton Volunteer Fire Department and later settled in with the Alaska Department of Forestry.

He traveled throughout Alaska and the Lower 48 fighting fires with the Alaska team. He loved his job and his fellow firefighters

Dave enjoyed a good football game, music, family and friends

“Dave’s smile and great sense of humor kept his families and friends laughing. The Dolfi family sends a special thanks to the state of Alaska Palmer Base Department of Forestry, Mat-Su Borough firefighters and friends for their help and support throughout his illness and passing,” his family said. “Very special thanks go to Brian Carver and Chris Anderson for their loving care in Dave’s time of need. Words cannot express our appreciation for their thoughtfulness. Dave will be forever missed and always a part of our favorite memories.”

Preceding him in death was his father, James Victor Dolfi Sr.; his mother, Rose; and brothers, James Jr. and Daniel Dolfi.

Surviving are brothers, Rick, Sam and Ron Dolfi, all of Sutton; sisters, Barbara Barker of Fairbanks and Sylvia Richardson of Kountze, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews throughout Alaska and Texas.

Memorial donations may be made to the Sutton EMS, Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 291, Sutton, AK 99674.

Kehl’s Palmer Mortuary cared for the family.