David E. Craighead passed away in Rochester on March 26, 2012 at age 88. Predeceased by his beloved wife Marian R. Craighead. Survived by his children James R. Craighead and Elizabeth C. Eagan, grandsons, Christopher and Jeffrey Eagan, sister in law Elizabeth Marino, 3 great granddaughters and many dear friends.

David was the head of the organ department at the Eastman School of Music for 37 years and also served as organist at St. Paul's Episcopal Church for 48 years. Renowned organist, teacher and servant of God, he touched many lives with his music. Kind and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, he filled our lives with joy and deepest love. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He served on the Mary Pappert School of Music for the past fifteen years and received an honorary doctorate degree from Duquesne in 2005.