Ernest David Corvese

Ernest David Corvese, 69, died at his home in Wakefield on Saturday July 26, 2025. He was the oldest son of the late Ernest Corvese Jr. and Beatrice (Fleutte) Corvese. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy Peterson Corvese, his daughter Kate Noelte and son-in-law Adam of Lilburn GA, and his son Ernest Jeremy (Remy) Corvese and his wife Alyssa of Annapolis MD. He will be especially missed by his four grandsons, Drew, Luke, Ernest (Hudson), and Gram. He is survived also by his three brothers, Brian Corvese of Wilton CT, Steven (Francine) Corvese of Wakefield RI, and Russel (Suzanne) Corvese of San Clemente CA and their families.

Dave was an accomplished businessman, avid walker, and a native Rhode Islander. Born in Johnston, he attended La Salle Academy before he graduated from URI College of Pharmacy and later Salve Regina with a master’s in health administration. He went on to found numerous companies across different industries and was a past president of the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association.

Dave and Nancy made a second home on East Chop, Martha’s Vineyard. Dave was a prominent presence in the community, serving as East Chop Beach Club president and board member. He was happiest with his family out on the island, enjoying his time clamming, walking on the treadmill (singing at the top of his lungs), or on the front porch smoking his pipe with his music on.

Dave was a man who knew everything, from how to build a deck to how to commercialize pharmaceutical IP. But it is his generous spirit that defined him; always willing to go above and beyond to help in whatever way he could. On countless occasions he went out of his way to help family, friends, and mere acquaintances. His legacy will certainly endure in those he touched.

Visitation will be held in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home in Wakefield on Thursday, July 31st from 4-7 PM. A celebration of life lunch at Spain of Narragansett will be held on Friday, August 1st at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Meadowbrook Waldorf School or WMVY Radio.