Remembering Dave Morford

David George Morford, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 14, 2023. An accomplished meteorologist, both as lead forecaster for the NWS Forecast Office of Binghamton, NY, and as an incident meteorologist for wildfires and sporting events, Dave was also a devoted volunteer firefighter for many years, rising to the post of Chief of the Prospect Terrace Volunteer Fire Dept and later of board member, while continuing to answer calls, saving lives and putting out fires.

A dedicated and loving son, brother, uncle, husband and friend, Dave was the life of the party, bringing great comedy, kindness, and a patient, good humor to every gathering.

Dave was born on January 20th, 1960, to George Taylor Morford and Helen Marie Morford. The youngest of three, Dave was fascinated by all things meteorological from an early age. He could forecast the weather and plot the route from Binghamton to Queens before he could pronounce either place correctly. After graduating from the State University of New York, Oswego, Dave joined the National Weather Service Forecast Office at LaGuardia Airport, followed by a stint in Cortland, before returning home to the Forecast Office of Binghamton, where he remained until his retirement in 2020.

Dave met Cindy Ann Kenderes while they were both working at Kmart, and they were married in 1987. Dave was devoted to Cindy, a loving, thoughtful soulmate in all their days together. They had a special way of poking fun, telling stories of the other's eccentricities, but never at their beloved's expense, both laughing through it all. They were long-time members of the congregation of St Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church.

Dave had many passions and hobbies: bowling, poker, cars, caving, camping, climbing, golf, comedy and film. He was a MOPAR Man. An auto-didact to a T, Dave was a railroad buff, a craftsman – fixing up their century-plus old home – a great reader, and a writer, working on a crime novel in his spare time. He loved to travel, the Yankees and the Giants, and always had a story or a fun fact for every occasion.

He was preceded in death by his father George Taylor Morford, mother Helen Marie Morford, uncle George Winckler, and cousins Edward George Winckler and George Winckler. He is survived by his loving wife Cindy, his sister Karen Templeman (Randy), brother Edward Morford, sisters-in-law Debby Nelen (Mark) and Linda Marrs Morford, uncle Edward Winckler (Katherine), aunt Gertrude Winckler, and many other cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Dave was loved deeply and will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held Saturday January 21st at 11:00 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church 212 Hill Ave. Endicott, NY. Burial will follow in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell, NY. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday January 20th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
The family would like to thank the Binghamton ICMS and Dr. John Welsh. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Prospect Terrace Volunteer Fire Company.