Porter Corners, NY – David Scott Diggins, 63, died suddenly of a heart attack at home on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Dave "Digger" was born in Saratoga Springs on January 7, 1959. He was the son of Delores Alonzo and the late William Diggins. He graduated from Saratoga High in 1977, where he was a varsity football letterman. Dave started his work career as a paperboy and then went on to work at the Hub, Pitney Farms, several construction jobs, a longtime member of the Laborers Local 157, for KAPL, then Newport News ship building as a senior production trainer for the rest of his career while achieving the distinguished title of Master Shipbuilder.

Dave is survived by his daughters, Christine Diggins of Middle Grove and Erika Diggins of Olathe, CO; his life partner Cathy Ginocchi and her daughter Chrissy DeMarco; his siblings Debbie (Brian) Merchant of Galway, Bill (Kathy) Diggins of Cape Coral, FL, Denise (Rick) Woodcock of Saratoga, Patrick (Lora) Diggins of Gansevoort, and Loralee Diggins of Corinth; and several nieces and nephews.

Dave loved being outdoors working on his yard, laughing at his own jokes, building his renowned rock walls; and took great pride in taking care of his property. He was loved by all for his humanity and humble way.

A gathering to celebrate Dave's life and all that he gave us will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 3-5pm at William J. Burke & Sons funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). We encourage you to share your fondest memories.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.