Dennis R. Faggella, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 1979, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was 71. Son of the late Ross and Stella (Glinsky) Faggella, he was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 18, 1952. For more than 20 years, Dennis worked in the sales department for ADT Security Services. Dennis will always be remembered for his larger than life personality and his ability to light up any room he walked into. He loved nothing more than making people laugh, and was always the life of the party. He enjoyed many hobbies including golf and playing drums and he was an avid Dave Matthews Band fan. More than anything else, however, he truly cherished being a grandfather. On May 14, 1978, he married Donna Quaranto in Long Island, NY. Donna survives at home in Fishkill. Additional survivors include his son, Daniel Faggella & his wife Laura; his daughter, Michelle Novelli & her husband Dan; his grandson, Logan; his sister, Lori Maheu; as well as many other loving relatives & friends. Dennis was predeceased by his parents as well as his sister Judy. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. with a funeral service at 7:30pm on Monday, December 11 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting www.stjude.org. For online tributes, you can visit Dennis' Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.