David L. Ostfeld Jr.

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David Ostfeld Obituary

OSTFELD David L. Jr., passed away suddenly on December 27, 2010, at the age of 68 years. He was born on September 17, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois of David L. and Mildred (nee Harrison) Ostfeld, who both pre-deceased him. Surviving are his children Kurt D. and his wife Alethia, Dana C., and Mara C. Ostfeld; grandchildren Selah and Elise; siblings Craig H., Lynne R., Adrienne and her husband Donald, Bohnenkamp; numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Dave taught Chemistry, served as Admissions Chair and coached the chess team at Bergen County Academies. He received his B.S. from the University of Illinois in Champaign, his PhD from Cornell University, and did post doctoral work at Texas A&M. He had become an avid genealogist and was developing an interest in agriculture and farming. He was the best dad ever. Funeral Service on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, S-113 Farview Avenue, Paramus. Private Cremation. Interment Dickison Cemetery, Dunlap, Illinois sometime this Spring. Family will receive friends Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Dr. David L. Ostfeld Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bergen County Academies, 200 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601. For Further information, (www.vanderplaat.com)

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Dec. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for David Ostfeld

11 Entries

Ernest Gargas

May 21, 2012

To the Family of Dave Ostfeld,

I remember Dr. Ostfeld (Dave) when he taught our Inorganic course at Seton Hall University. We gave him the nickname of "Ernie" from My Three Sons.
He always smiled.

I remember going with Dr. Ostfeld and his wife to Franklin, New Jersey looking for minerals. I picked up a huge stone of Franklinite that I still have with me to this day. At that time his son was just a little guy learning to walk. He always smiled when he talked about his little son.

Dave's mission in this world was done and it was time for him to go home.

I will greatly miss my teacher and friend, Dave Ostfeld. God is looking after Dave.

My deepest and most sincere condolences to the entire family.

Ernest (Ernie) Gargas & Family, Hazard Zet Forward

June 9, 2011

Dear Ostfeld family,
I am so, so sad to learn this news.
David and I were researching the Ostfeld family history for a good number of years. It sure won't be the same without his intelligence and wit. We got together in New York in 2006 after many emails and phone conversations. He was a totally lovely person.
My very deepest sympathies to all of you.
Merle Kastner, Montreal, Canada

January 28, 2011

I send more sympathy to you kids. David was another edgebrook kid that always had the smarts to do whatever he wished. God bless from another edgebrook kid. Merritt Cook

Joann Dohler

January 27, 2011

Dear Dana, Kurt, and Mara,

I only learned of your father's passing yesterday. I am so sorry for your loss.

In June of last year we held our 50th Class Reunion of Carl Schurz High, and we shared the pleasure of David's wonderful sense of humor. He was very instrumental in helping us to locate our missing classmates.

He was a wonderful individual and will be missed by all who knew him.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 27, 2011

To David's family.
I am truly sorry for your loss. David and I were classmates at Schurz and we saw each other last year at our 50th reunion. I am deeply saddened by his passing. He was one of a kind. He holds a special place in my memor.

Art Kossack

George R. Gross

January 3, 2011

I was honored to have known and worked with Dave as an active participant in the Chemistry Olympiad. He was a true gentleman and was honored to serve his students.

December 30, 2010

I had th privilege of working with David at Dart Induustry and once again when he was at the Bergen Academy. He was a gentleman and really enjoyed whatever work he was involved in. He will be sorely missed

Devora Sessler

Penny Vigilante

December 29, 2010

Dear Dana, Kurt and Mara -

We are so sorry to hear of the death of your dear Dad. I will be up to see you on Thursday. Much love from all of us, The Vigilante Family - Penny, John, Steven, PJ & Katie ox

Karin Peltier Banks

December 29, 2010

Dana,

So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I am hopeful that your wonderful memories will provide you some comfort during this difficult time. Please know that we will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

In sympathy and friendship,

Don, Karin & Alexandrea

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