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for DAVID MOFENSON
Garreth Lynch, PhD
July 27, 2025
David's memory lingers on. He was a champion for the elderly and a warrior against food insecurity.
He was and is a model for me, calm and deliberate in his advocacy. May his memory be a blessing.
Carol Post Pfaelzer
July 27, 2023
What a fine human being. In this crazy world David is missed for his kindness and loyalty. Carol Post-Pfaelzer
Garreth Lynch
July 27, 2022
Still missing a true gentleman and scholar.
Jeanne and Leo Stolbach
July 27, 2022
Remembering David Mofenson with fondness and admiration...for all the times we shared on issues and how we counted on him for doing his all for what was best! My he be of blessed memory!
carol post
July 27, 2020
When I often drive through Waban I think of Caryn and David.I hope that Caryn is doing well along with her entire family.David was so kind to us in 1973 when he helped us buy our first home.
Carol post
July 27, 2019
I remember David fondly.
Harlan Green
June 14, 2016
Caryn and the Mofenson Family -
I met David when I was a student at Weeks. I interned in his legislative office and over a two year period enjoyed the company and conversation of this most wonderful man.
I also spent part of a summer working at his mother Ruth's home, helping her arrange and organize her space. Caryn, both you and Ruth were kind and generous and could not have been nicer.
I've only today learned of David's passing; and wished to offer my most sincere condolences. Although I'd not seen David for nearly 40 years, I remembered him well and thought of him often. I so appreciated his thoughtfulness, humor and intellect. In my 58 years, I can tell you today that he was one of the finest people I've ever met.
I echo the many sentiments here of those who knew, loved and respected David.
Caryn, you and your family; and David of course, are in my thoughts and prayers. My most sincere condolences.
February 19, 2016
Dear Caryn,
I knew David from when I was an Assistant City Solicitor in Newton. He was kind, professional and extremely helpful. I just learned of his passing while looking up his information to give to a family member in need of a lawyer. Please know that he is most surely missed by the legal profession. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Catherine Lester Salchert, Esq.
Eric Simonsen
November 13, 2015
Caryn - I sent a baseball item do David's office this morning, only to receive back a note of his having passed. I have notified Richard Donnelly and Alan Walters as well.
Sue and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. David played many roles in our lives, including being a Trustee for our daughters' estates. But my best memories of David are dominated by many, many baseball vignettes! And of course, the Mofenson for Congress campaign.
Love, Eric and Sue
October 16, 2015
Dear Caryn,
While attending the high school reunion I was shocked to learn of David's passing. We
lived across the street from each other and
walked to the bus every morning while attending Weeks and Newton High. I have many fond memories from our childhood together. I will always remember him. He was good friend. I am very sorry for your loss
Regards,
Robert(Robby) Wolf
Cindy (Stodola) Pomerleau
October 3, 2015
David was quite literally my first friend and I his. Our fathers worked together, our mothers socialized together, and we were born within a few weeks of each other. I have old home movies of him and myself sharing a feeding table as infants. He was kind and generous even then - he fed me as well as himself; sad to say I did not follow suit. Although we did not stay in touch as adults, we have reconnected from time to time over the years over our common interest in our fathers' work on Project Diana, the first time radar waves were bounced off the moon and the birth of radio astronomy. I've been working on and off on a Project Diana website; David was unfailingly helpful and supportive of this effort as well as so generous in sharing information. I was just googling to see if I could find a good photograph of Jack Mofenson, David's father, and was shocked when David's obituary popped up instead. My sincere and profound condolences to his family. So so sorry he could not continue to share in developing the website with me; I am planning to dedicate it to his memory.
Mary Ann Ross
August 21, 2015
Don and I just learned of David's sudden passing. We are so very, very sad and sorry to hear of the loss of this kind and generous man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Caryn, Jay, Dana and families.
Sharyn Sooho
August 18, 2015
We were all enriched by David's presence in our lives. He embodied the best -- empathy and intelligence -- a rare blend of both in the right proportions. My condolences to the Mofenson family.
Myrna & Carl Franzblau
August 16, 2015
WE just heard of David's untimely passing. We are so sad. David was a wonderful, kind, caring person who fought for the underdog. He worried about many people and was a champion for those who could not fight for themselves. Our hearts go out to Caryn and his family. What a great loss.
Tom Sartini
August 7, 2015
I have known David for 15 years and he has been one of the nicest and most gracious of people I have met in the profession. I will miss him. My sincerest condolences to the Mofenson family.
August 7, 2015
We just learned of David's sudden passing. We are thinking of you, Caryn, his Mom and your children. Dave was a very kind person, community activist, fine lawyer and nice guy, who was taken much too soon. With love and caring, Leo and Jeanne Stolbach
Paula and Mark Witkin
August 7, 2015
Mark and I are shocked and
So sad to hear of David's untimely passing . We remember and smile at the fun we had in Naples and in Maine --
A lot of talk of sports & history ..
David's devotion to his family was always evident -- a large
Man with an enormous heart --
He will be missed -- our thoughts are with all of his family especially Caryn..
Phyllis and Joel Baron
August 6, 2015
We are deeply saddened
at the unexpected loss of a lovely human being. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family
carol post-pfaelzer
August 6, 2015
I am shocked to hear of David's passing from Suzanne Sherman Finnerty.He was the lawyer for our closing of first house in Newton in 1973.David was a true gentleman and fine lawyer.Blessings to his entire family.With great sadness and fond memories I remain,Carol Post-Pfaelzer
Suzanne Sherman-Finnerty
August 6, 2015
I am deeply saddened to learn of David's passing. He was a wonderful and kind person. My deepest condolences to the entire Mofenson family.
Lynda (Meenan) Houston
August 6, 2015
This is such an unexpected loss of a wonderful man. My condolences to all the family.
Bob Rizza
August 5, 2015
Sorry for Your loss David was a great guy and will be missed.His Mom Ruth was a customer and long time friend. Bob Rizza EBSStation.
Douglas Christian
August 5, 2015
Dave was so kind and understanding when I sought counsel and advice in the midst of a terrible divorce. A lovely man.
Craig Berwanger
August 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mofensons. The Berwanger Family.
August 4, 2015
David is a fine person and a dear friend who will be greatly missed. We are heartbroken that he is gone. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Susan Dechter and Zvi Sesling
August 4, 2015
Caryn and Kids.....because that's the way he always referred to you...his Kids...wonderful. I've known and loved David and Caryn for more than 40 years. My daughter,Monica , was their babysitter. We shared so many happy and sad moments...only a book could recount them. When my wife of 52 years, Paula, crossed over, David and Caryn were the most caring and accepting and supportive during that time of sorrow....and there after. Caryn, I can tell you that he is with Paula and his Dad. He will reach out to you, so be prepared. Your connection is not broken, just shifting to a different channel. We can talk more about this when you are ready. In the meantime, let's not cry because he gone, let's smile because we had him.
Love ,
Dennis Becker
Robert and Norene Rolle
August 4, 2015
David Mofenson was a tall man in stature and character. He was a genuine intellectual (who loved studying history) but in other ways utterly practical. He reached out to us the Rolle family in so many ways over the years especially to our son Craig a long time friend with his son Dana. Although we are now located in Florida, when we remember the relationship with David it seems really close and immediate. We send our warmest and heartfelt condolences to Caryn, Jay and Dana and to Amy and Lisa. So sorry. Bob and Norene Rolle Winter Park, FL
Stefan Nathanson
August 4, 2015
Dear Caryn:
So sorry to hear about David. He was one of the few lawyers with whom I always enjoyed crossing paths over our many years practicing on opposite sides. A true gentleman, and a mentor, his handshake was his bond. My thoughts are with you and your family.
August 4, 2015
Dear Caryn,
I was so deeply saddened to hear of your husband's passing. I am so very sorry. You have my very deepest sympathy.
If there is anything I can do to help, please feel free to call on me. I will be praying for you and your wonderful family.
In Friendship & Sorrow
Karen and Emile Haddad
Jacquie Calnan
August 4, 2015
My heart goes out to the Mofenson family, and to David's friends. He had a gentle and caring heart and a keen focus on the issues of the day. He was so very kind and helpful to me back in the 70s at the State House, and kept in touch even after I left Massachusetts.
Blessed be his memory!
Dennis Ditelberg
August 4, 2015
David was a wonderful person.
August 4, 2015
Caryn and Family,
Mom and I were stunned to hear of David's passing, such a warm, kind, compassionate man. He not only helped my mother with his sage legal advice, he was a friend to all in our family. We are all better for having known him and will miss him. In so many ways, a larger than life presence in Newton. God bless you all and thank you for sharing David with us.
Mark and Jo-Anne Smoller
Patty and Jim Garrett
August 4, 2015
Caryn we are so stunned and saddened at the loss of David. Keep the wonderful memories with you everyday. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Patty and Jim Garrett
Jackie Bechek
August 3, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynda Christian
August 3, 2015
I first knew David when he was my state rep and then when I had an office two doors down from his. I was a new lawyer, and he mentored me. He was incredibly helpful to me in every way. Lately he performed some legal services for me and my husband, and did everything so well, so quickly, and with such a personal touch. He was caring, professional, ethical--everything a lawyer should be. I was so privileged to have known him as a rep, as a mentor, as a lawyer, and, most importantly, as a good and dear friend. I will miss him more than I could ever say. Lynda Christian, Burlington, MA
Andrew Bloch
August 3, 2015
Growing up with the Mofensons I always held Mr. Mofenson in high regard. His imposing height was all the more so when I was young, but I always felt comfortable around this kind and gentle man. The world is truly worse off for his absence and I shall miss him greatly.
Eric Kuchta & Christine Robinson
August 3, 2015
Christine and I were deeply saddened to hear the news of David's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mofenson and extended family.
Stefan Becker
August 3, 2015
Our family is deeply saddened for Caryn, Jay, Dana, Ruth and David's family. David has been a part of my parents and our lives since I was a small child in Newton. We loved and trusted him. We share the complex emotions of grief others.
The Becker Family
August 3, 2015
Very saddened to hear of the passing of David. He brought the highest ethics and professionalism to our profession (one that often gets mocked and joked about); I enjoyed all my contacts with him, either as a colleague, on the other side, or even at Peet's. My thoughts are with his family.
Lawrence Goldberg
August 3, 2015
We were so saddened to learn of cousin David's sudden passing. We have such fond memories of him. He was taken far too soon. Love, cousins Larry Goldberg & Lisa Barnett
Ethan Becker
August 3, 2015
David was and continues to be a figure of safety, support, security, and wisdom for our family. While I only had brief encounters with him, my Mom and Dad (Paula and Dennis Becker) spoke of him and with him often. Ever since I was a child.... the name David Mofenson was spoken in our home.
Steven Gottlieb
August 3, 2015
I worked for David for a decade. There was never a man who was more good, honest and devoted to those around him. It was an honor merely to know you and to have helped you. I am heartbroken that you were taken so soon. May God hold you close and may God bring comfort to your family.
August 3, 2015
Dear Caryn, Jay and Dana,
Your husband and Father played a very important and valued role in my life and I am shocked and saddened by his untimely passing. From the death of my husband 26 years ago and the tragic death of my brother just 1 year ago, David did much more than help with necessary paperwork. He consoled me, he asked important questions to guide me, he came to funerals and was always there to be a support in my life. I did not just consider him my lawyer, but more importantly, a friend on which I could rely. He was a truly a compassionate man, the very embodiment of a mensch. He will missed by many. My deepest condolences to your entire family
Lauri Vinick
Janet & Ryan Johnston
August 3, 2015
We were shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of such a magnificent man. He was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and respected professional. Our hearts go out to Caryn, Dana, Lisa, Carly, Jay, Amy, and Jordan. May he rest in peace and you all find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of him.
Mike Berk
August 3, 2015
Caryn, Jay, Dana & Family,
My deepest sympathies to you. I have great memories talking about the Red Sox with David. I know my dad and he could talk at length about everything when they got together.
May the great memories you have of David carry you through these difficult times.
May he rest easy.
Angela and Jeremy Poock
August 3, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Words can't explain the sadness that we feel. David was a wonderful and kind person.
Mark Kashgegian
August 3, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the entire family on this most unfortunate news. Having never had the pleasure of meeting David I know for sure that he could only have been a wonderful person. Keep his soul alive in all of you by continuing to share the wonderful memories you have of your husband, father and grandfather. Many prayers your way!
Peter Karg
August 3, 2015
David was an extraordinary person who brought the highest ethics to public service and the practice of law. My heartfelt sympathy to Caryn and the entire Mofenson family.
August 3, 2015
I met David in 1958 when we moved to Waban and remained his friend for 57 years. We are shocked and saddened by David's passing and express our sympathy to Caryn and the entire family.
Joel Forman
Janet Sterman
August 3, 2015
I never met David, yet I know from many who worked with him he was a devoted public servant as Newton's state representative as well as head of Newton's Election Commission.
Baruch HaShem. May he rest in peace.
Garreth Lynch
August 3, 2015
Dear Caryn, Jay, Dana & Family,
In the legislature, David taught me the value of championing the people's causes. His contributions for the elderly and others live on.
My deepest sympathy.
Ken Lemanski
August 3, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Mofenson family for their loss. David was a friend, mentor, and a great caring person. He will be missed by more people than you can imagine.
Suzy & Larry Cronk
August 3, 2015
To the Mofenson family,
I was shocked and saddened by the loss of David. Not only was he a dear fellow classmate of mine at Newton High, but our families were very close. Please know that you all are in my heart and prayers.
The former Sue Miller
Suzy Cronk
August 3, 2015
To the Mofenson family,
I was shocked and saddened by the loss of David. Not only was he a dear fellow classmate of mine at Newton High, but our two families were very close. Please know that you all are in my heart and prayers.
Suzy Cronk, the former Sue Miller
Adam Cohen
August 3, 2015
We all lost someone special. In my case, a good friend. I am so lucky to have known and enjoyed our relationship at Peets. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to all those who had known David, and especially to the family who he loved dearly, and who he was so, so proud of.
Cheryl & Warren Ross
August 3, 2015
Dear Caryn, Jay, Dana & Family,
We are so deeply saddened to read of David's passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time .
Linda Kuchta
August 2, 2015
So glad I got to know you. So sorry you left so soon. You will be missed terribly by those who love you.
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