David Huff

David Huff was born on June 9, 1948, to Delbert and Eunice Huff. Raised in New York City, David attended NYC Public Schools and graduated from the High School of Art and Design, later continuing his studies in art and photography at Manhattan College. From an early age, he carried a creative spirit that would shape the way he saw the world and the way the world came to know him. After college, David proudly served his country in the United States Army as a cook during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. His time in the service reflected his quiet strength, dedication, and deep sense of responsibility - qualities that would guide him throughout his life. In 1978, David met and married Sandra Cammorto, beginning a family that would become the center of his life. From their union came two children, Jarrett, born in November 1979, and Maya, born in June 1991. David was a devoted father who found great joy and pride in watching his children grow. David began his long and steady career with the New York City Housing Authority in 1979, where he served as a pest control manager and manager of groundskeepers. Through years of hard work and commitment, he built a career defined by reliability, dedication, and pride in providing for his family. He retired in 2009 after three decades of service. Following retirement, David moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he lived in the Clinton Hill neighborhood until 2022. Though he worked hard throughout his life, his heart always belonged to the arts. Photography, in particular, was his passion. He maintained a studio in Harlem, where he honed his craft and developed a remarkable eye for capturing life's beauty and emotion. Beyond photography, David loved music, good cooking, old films, and traveling - simple joys that brought him deep happiness. David was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Eunice Huff; his brothers, Keith Huff Sr. and Dale; and his beloved son, Jarrett. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving daughter, Maya; his grandchildren, Anai and Embery; his sisters, Della, Lillie, and Marcy; his nephews, Keith Miles and Keith Huff Jr.; nieces, cousins, friends, a special friend and caregiver Taji Campbell, and his former spouse, Sandra Cammorto - the mother of his children and a lifelong friend until the very end - as well as his lifelong childhood friend, George Jacobs, who was like a brother to him. David will be remembered for his creativity, his warmth, his love of family, and the quiet way he made the world around him brighter. His legacy lives on in the memories he created, the art he captured, and the love he shared so freely. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

David Huff

June 9, 1948 - June 17, 2026