David Wild

David A. Wild, Jr. of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 44 years of age. Beloved husband of Jill (Buebendorf) Wild of 20 years. Loving father of Cayla Wild and Ethan Wild of Pawtucket, RI. Son of David A. Wild, Sr. and his wife Catherine of Rehoboth and the late Susan M. (Gurn) Wild. Adored brother of Kristen Wild Kane and her husband Kyle of S. Attleboro and Kerri Wild Burtwell and her husband Ernest also of S. Attleboro. David also leaves many nieces and nephews.

David was born in Attleboro and lived in S. Attleboro until 2001 when he got married and then moved to Pawtucket, RI. He was a graduate of Attleboro High School Class of 1996. He then did a 4-year apprenticeship with Sheet Metal RI Local 17. David was employed at Unique Metal Works in Pawtucket from 1996-2017 and at R.C. Metal Works from 2017 to current as an Operations Manager.

David was a JATC Board Member for Local 17 RI, taught Auto CAD at RI Local 17 Sheet Metal School. He enjoyed fishing, fireworks, loved 4th of July and camping. David loved spending time with his children, family and friends. He was proud of being a RI Local 17 Union Sheet Metal Worker!

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Monday, October 18, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 10 AM at Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, 18 Baltic St., S. Attleboro. Burial will follow at Newell Cemetery, 1502 West, Street, S. Attleboro. The family requests those that are not vaccinated to please wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers, the Wild family requests that you be kind and donate to your local food pantry.