Timeline for David A. "Zeb" Yelle
Born: May 20, 1953
Died: March 21, 2024
David A. “Zeb” Yelle, 70, of Ludlow, passed away on March 21, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Born May 20, 1953 to the late Robert Sr. and Irene Yelle, David was raised in Ludlow, graduating from Ludlow High School in 1971. Zeb, as he was affectionately known, worked as a machinist at Smith and Wesson for 25 years before working at the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club and retiring from the Ludlow Town Hall. Zeb loved fishing and motorcycles in his younger years, coaching youth teams and making tie dye in his middle years, and gardening and his granddaughters in his later years. He was very proud and fiercely protective of his home, his dogs, and the family that he loved.
Zeb leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 45 years Patricia (Allen) Yelle and his son Joshua Yelle, both of Ludlow; his daughter Marisa Hudson and her husband Evan and their daughters Elouise and Juliette of Greenland, NH. He also leaves his sisters Sandy Galvin and her husband John of Ludlow and Tina Binette and her husband Mark of Mattapoisett, MA. He also leaves fond memories for his nephews and nieces Robert Yelle, Jodi Butler, Kori Binette, Cody Binette, Kacie Varner, Nathan Allen, Heidi Maserati, Jennifer McFarland, and Megan Shelton and their families. In addition to his parents, Zeb was predeceased by his brother Robert Yelle Jr.
A graveside service to honor Zeb’s life will be held Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Reservoir Cemetery, Center St., Ludlow, MA. Tie dye and crocs are welcome. Peace Out.
Memorial donations in Zeb’s name may be made to the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club, 91 Claudia’s Way, Ludlow, MA 01056 or to the animal shelter of one’s choice.
I am so sorry to have heard of Zeb’s passing. Such a great, happy, peaceful guy. We graduated together and we kept in touch at the Community Center. May he rest in peace and may the family be comforted during this difficult time. Orlando Braz LHS class 71
Sending my sincere condolences to the entire family. Zeb was a great neighbor and friend. He will be deeply missed.
My Deepest Condolences to the Family. Dave was a really good person. He will be the most colorful person at the Pearly Gates.❤️🙏🙏🌅✝️🕊️Amen
Very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He lived for decades across the street from my mom and dad and I would always see him outside his home doing something. We would have the occasional chat or at the very least a nice friendly wave to each other. When I visit my mom I will miss not seeing him outside giving each other a wave if not the occasional chat. Zeb was just a very nice man who certainly lived life on his terms. Condolences to Patty and all his family and friends.
Sending my sincere condolences to the family. I grew up in Ludlow and am familiar with the family. God bless you all and may He give you comfort and peace.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Zeb was one of a kind. Great friend to all members of the “Sweet Class of 1971”. Sincere condolences and prayers!🙏🙏🙏
Patty, so sorry for your loss of Zeb! Sympathies to you and your family. How lucky you were to have David for 34 more years than I had (the love of my life) Bobby. So many Yelle family memories!
I am so very sorry for the loss of Zeb. He was truly a great man. A life taken way too soon. He will be very missed 🙏🙏
Sorry for your loss. Class of 69
Date: Friday, March 29, 2024
Time: 11:00 am
A graveside service to honor Zeb’s life will be held Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Reservoir Cemetery, Center St., Ludlow, MA. Tie dye and crocs are welcome. Peace Out.
Memorial donations in Zeb’s name may be made to the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club, 91 Claudia’s Way, Ludlow, MA 01056 or to the animal shelter of one’s choice.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
I am so sorry to have heard of Zeb’s passing. Such a great, happy, peaceful guy. We graduated together and we kept in touch at the Community Center. May he rest in peace and may the family be comforted during this difficult time. Orlando Braz LHS class 71
Sending my sincere condolences to the entire family. Zeb was a great neighbor and friend. He will be deeply missed.
My Deepest Condolences to the Family. Dave was a really good person. He will be the most colorful person at the Pearly Gates.❤️🙏🙏🌅✝️🕊️Amen
Very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He lived for decades across the street from my mom and dad and I would always see him outside his home doing something. We would have the occasional chat or at the very least a nice friendly wave to each other. When I visit my mom I will miss not seeing him outside giving each other a wave if not the occasional chat. Zeb was just a very nice man who certainly lived life on his terms. Condolences to Patty and all his family and friends.
Sending my sincere condolences to the family. I grew up in Ludlow and am familiar with the family. God bless you all and may He give you comfort and peace.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Zeb was one of a kind. Great friend to all members of the “Sweet Class of 1971”. Sincere condolences and prayers!🙏🙏🙏
Patty, so sorry for your loss of Zeb! Sympathies to you and your family. How lucky you were to have David for 34 more years than I had (the love of my life) Bobby. So many Yelle family memories!
I am so very sorry for the loss of Zeb. He was truly a great man. A life taken way too soon. He will be very missed 🙏🙏
Sorry for your loss. Class of 69
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.