David A. Ringo, 61, Largo, Fla., died Oct. 5, 2010.

He was born May 2, 1949, in Dayton to French and Betty Way Ringo, who are deceased.

Surviving are three sons, Eric, Andy and Greg (Norma) Ringo; two brothers, Bill Ringo, Celina, and Charlie (Barbara) Ringo; and three grandchildren.

He was a graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School and the Ohio State University with a bachelor's in history. He also received a degree at Framingham State College, earned a teaching certificate and taught history in the Boston area. He coached defensive backs at Framingham State. He also worked at Polaroid Corporation, founded a private traffic management company in Boston, managed the traffic operations center at the Bridgeport, Conn., State Police Barracks and also managed similar operations in the San Francisco Bay area and Nashville, Tenn. He also had a sports memorabilia and collectible business in Natick, Mass.

A private memorial service will be held.