David C. Fogg

David Charles Fogg, 80, of Wickford Village and formerly of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in the arms of his cherished bride Pamela Maria (Tripode) Fogg, his devoted partner of 56 years. His loving family never left his side.

Born on June 26, 1945, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, David was the son of Donald M. Fogg and Gladys (Berger) Fogg. His early years were spent in Ossining, New York, where he graduated from Ossining High School in 1963. It was that same summer—on July 4th at a dance in Croton Point Park—that David first laid eyes on Pam a Junior in High School at the time. Pam agreed to their first date on July 5, 1963. Neither could have imagined that exactly 62 years later, to the day, they would share their final Earthly goodbye. Their first dates were July 11th and 12th … the days David will be laid to rest.

David and Pam were married on April 12, 1969, at the Church of the Annunciation in Crestwood, NY. Together they raised three children: Shawn David (Melissa) of Massachusetts, Keith David (Rachel) of Texas, and Jennifer Maura DePascale of Virginia. “Pop” and “Mimi” shared the love of nine grandchildren: Faith and Zachary (MA), Isabella, Tyler, and Kenzie (TX), and Sophia, Luisa, Christopher Jr., and Matthew (VA).

After earning his degree from Tri-State College in Angola, Indiana in January 1969, David began his career at Heald Engineering in Worcester, MA. In 1971, he enlisted in the Army National Guard, heading to boot camp while Pam returned to Yonkers, NY. Upon completion, with the guidance of his extended family, David pursued a career in business—a calling that matched his ambition, charisma, and vision.

That chapter began in 1972, when David accepted a sales role with Sun Petroleum Products (Sun Oil), covering the Northeast. Over the next decade, the family moved often as his career grew. They relocated to Saratoga Springs, New York, where Shawn was born in 1973. In 1975, they moved to Enfield, Connecticut, and welcomed Keith in 1976. Three years later, in 1978, they settled in Greenville, South Carolina, where Jennifer was born in 1979. From there, the journey continued to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1980, followed by Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1983. Finally, in 1984, they landed in East Greenwich, Rhode Island—the place that would, at long last, become “home.”

In 1987, on Pam’s 40th birthday, she asked David for “roots” for their family. That simple request planted the seed for what would become Advanced Voice Communications, Inc. (AVC)—a business that embodied David’s vision, courage, and relentless drive.

After two decades in corporate life, David made the bold decision to walk away from stability to pursue AVC full time, rather than uproot his family once again. He recognized the untapped potential of emerging technologies and devoted himself to implementing them in unconventional ways—ways that could solve real problems and make communication more human. With tireless determination, he transformed AVC from an idea into a thriving company, earning two patents along the way for his groundbreaking solutions. David’s focus was never just on the technology itself, but on how it could bring people closer together. For over twenty years, he walked the delicate line of building a successful business while holding fast to the values of family, trust, and connection that defined him.

The Fogg family became lifelong parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy Church, where David served on the Board of Trustees for many years. He was a beloved youth soccer coach and a passionate fan of his children’s sports, never missing a game. After his love for family, David found joy in fishing and sports—especially football and basketball. Countless happy days were spent aboard his boat, Golden Eyes, where he shared his love of the water with friends and family alike.

After retiring, David and Pam settled in Wickford Village, lovingly restoring an 1860 colonial home into their treasured “Cottage by the Sea.” It became a warm and welcoming place that brought joy to all who visited, filled with the presence of their family and many dear friends.

David—Dad, Pop, Gentleman, Patriot—lived a life of deep moral character, unwavering faith, and love for his family. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the honor of knowing him.

Predeceased by his parents, Donald and Gladys Fogg of Pennsylvania and Ocean City, NJ, and his much loved in-laws John and Phyllis Tripode of Yonkers, NY and Pompano Beach, FL and his brother in laws John, Ronald, Bruce and Robert Tripode.

David is survived by his beloved wife Pam, his children, grandchildren, his sisters: Doris Fogg of North Carolina and Donna (Kurt) Williams of Michigan, his brother in law Adrian (Tripode) Otto and his wife Gretchen of FL as well as many loving nieces, nephews, many dear friends and his faithful pup Laddie Boy and his ‘grand-pups’ Ziggy, Molly, Piper and Bailey.

Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the North Kingstown Fire Department and all the staff of Rhode Island Hospital for the exceptional service David received while in their care. 

A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, July 12th at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich, RI. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, East Greenwich, RI. Calling hours: Friday, July 11th from 4-7 pm in the Fagan – Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown, RI UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE HILL – SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME OF EAST GREENWICH, RI. In lie of flowers donations in his name may be made to the Mother of Life Pregnancy Center in Providence, RI www.motheroflife.org  or to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society www.lls.org