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victor schor
May 19, 2020
Still missing him. The memory stays strong. Never to be forgotten.
Judith Alpert - wife
May 28, 2011
24 Iyar
Eternal God, as I kindle this Yahrzeit lamp in memory of my dear husband I recall the days when he was at my side sharing trials and fears, dreams and hopes, triumphs and disappointments, joys and sorrows. Empty and desolate are the days without him.
Deprived of his sweet companionship, I could not walk my way alone were it not for the precious memories he left to comfort and sustain me. He was ever the delight of my heart. His solicitude, his tender devotion, his friendship, true and abiding, made our years together happy and blessed.
O heavenly Father, strengthen my sorrowing heart. Grant that the memories evoked by this Yahrzeit bring solace in my days of loneliness. May these cherished memories spur me on fearlessly and courageously to meet any trial or obstacle that life may hold. In tribute to my dear one who brought me cheer and joy, may I, through acts of loving-kindness, bring cheer into the lives of others. Grant that the soul of my beloved husband be bound up in the bond of eternal life.
Amen.
May 10, 2011
A friend ,Dave will remain in my heart and in my memory for all eternity.
Victor Schor-Friend
Judith Alpert
May 8, 2011
On this day, that the calendar says marks one year, I love and miss you.
Judith Alpert, wife
from The Talmud
Weep for the Mourners not for the departed; the departed is at peace while the mourners are left in their sorrow.
Life is a passing shadow--the shadow of a bird in flight. The bird flies away and there is neither bird or shadow.
Do not act as though you expect to live eternally. Live as though this day were your last. Let each day be
spent in repentance and good deeds.
The wicked are considered dead even during their lifetime; the righteous are considered alive even after they have died.
The righteous need no monuments; their good deeds are their memorials.
When a person enters the world, his hands are clenched as though eager to grasp everything in sight. But when he departs this world, his hands are open wide as though to indicate: "See! I take nothing with me."
The soul which God gave you was pure;
return it to Him in the same state.
One good deed leads to another, as every evil deed leads to more wrongdoing.
Better is one hour of repentance and good deeds in this world than the whole life of the world to come.
It is not in our power to explain the well-being of the wicked or the tribulations of the righteous.
Just as we praise God in time of joy, we should acknowledge Him in time of sorrow.
Whatever God does, he does for the best.
April 10, 2011
notes for remarks made by
Mort Ellis, friend
June 10, 2010 "Remembrance Celebration" held at the Harlem Yacht Club, City Island, NY
-posted by Judith Alpert
It was Temple Beth El's good fortune when David and Judith became members of the synagogue. To know David was a privilege for both my wife, Violet, and Me. It was always a pleasure to see David in the Temple, at its Dinner and Summer Dances, and on City Island.
I will always remember David being kind and warm and the consummate gentleman.
Upon leaving the synagogue, David always touched the mezuzah with his fingertips and then kissed the same fingertips. This was done for God to surround and protect us now and forever. I will definitely carry on this tradition when I exit the Temple.
March 25, 2011
excerpt from remarks made by
Debbe Smith, friend
June 10, 2010 "Remembrance Celebration" held at the Harlem Yacht Club, City Island, NY
-posted by Judith Alpert
. . .As I came to know David better the word "honest" epitomized him. But I think what was David's greatest trait was that he always expected better from the people he cared about. He thought women should be ladies and men should be gentlemen. So, when you were in David's company you watched your language and temperament. You didn't want to disappoint him.
David was a very private person who didn't share his past or problems readily. Having gone through the Holocaust as a youth he wasn't bitter about the horrors endured. But that was David. . . always expecting better things to come.
I know I am a better person for having known this very honest, "gentle" man and I do and will miss him.
Thank you David.
March 2, 2011
notes prepared by Murray Jaros, cousin,
to be read during the June 10, 2010
"Remembrance Celebration" held at the
Harlem Yacht Club, City Island, NY
- posted by Judith Alpert
I met Dave and his brother Stanley once before the War. I saw them again in August 1944 when my mother and I visited Kurenitz. It was late in 1945 that we became friends, and I got to know him when we were both in a Displaced Persons camp.
Then in January 1946 we were transferred to Leipheim, where we remained until our departure in 1948. While in Leipheim we played together, learned and studied together, and dreampt of emigration to Israel. I remember how we danced for hours after the U.N. voted to create the State of Israel.
We stayed in touch after arriving in America, mostly through visits to the Bronx, and later in Manhattan. Each time we would embrace, kiss each other's cheek, and inquire as to each other's well-being. It was a basic and necessary ritual that served as an affirmation that we are still here.
Dave was a thoughtful, considerate person. He was always ready to help--no matter who the person was. It was his way of giving back, for being grateful for the help he received during his struggle to survive. It was a lifelong passion for him. That is what made him such a mensch. He is inscribed in my heart, in my memory. May his memory be for a blessing to all who remember him.
February 10, 2011
A letter received in the summer of 2010, posted by Judith Alpert
OUR MEMORIES OF TIME SPENT WITH DAVID & JUDY ALPERT
This letter is written to honor the life of David Alpert, a very dear friend who was clever, loving, handsome, and always had a positive approach to anyone and everything he encountered. He tackled life with a smile, a twinkle in his eyes and kindness in his heart. We always enjoyed his anecdotal comments when confronted with unusual or difficult situations. He loved people and tried to make them comfortable in his presence. David was the epitome of a man who never met a stranger.
Barbara had her first opportunity to meet David, the husband of her best friend for 50 years, in New York by having dinner at the top of the World Trade Center with them in the late 80's. Our daughter, Elizabeth, was with Barbara on this visit and immediately adopted David as her uncle (she was seven years old at the time) and continues to refer to him as Uncle David to this day. Since then, we were blessed to have numerous visits with them in California, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Missouri. We all enjoyed the experience of eating and participating in a ritual at a Russian restaurant in L.A. We will never forget the twisting road to Hanna and back in Maui, Hawaii with the need to find a restroom for Elizabeth. We had to show patience at the end of Passover while watching and waiting for the sun to set over the banyan tree in Lahina, Hawaii to have a drink. It was an enjoyable evening having tears running down our cheeks watching the magician "pulling a hat out of a rabbit" at a dinner theater in The Lake of the Ozarks. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to their place in Puerto Rico where we had some great food, visited casinos, took a day cruise to the Virgin Islands, and Barbara fell in love with Pina Coladas. We enjoyed their visits to our small farm in Springfield where David was hoping to see goats but only saw a lot of humidity. We will always have beautiful and fond memories of David as he lived life to its fullest and we hold dear and cherish the time we shared with him. We surely will miss his quaint smile and loving hugs but will never forget the affectionate footprint he left in our lives.
With all our love, Barbara, Larry, Scott, Jason, Trent & Liz (Groves)
December 3, 2010
I was there and it was an honor to share that moment, and the many years you had together.Dave will always reside in my memory. He is missed every day.
Victor Schor
Judith Alpert
December 1, 2010
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. . .
HAPPY CHANUKAH
We married on the first day of Chanukah, December 1 of that year. This year December 1 is the first candle of Chanukah. I wish that I were more eloquent. You are more than words can express for me. I can only say that I love you and miss you so much. Happy Anniversary.
October 27, 2010
Email posted by Judith Alpert:
September 30, 2010
Dear Judy,
It's very hard for me to believe and to write on Dave. On the one cousin that we have that is no longer with us. He was like a brother to Zuki, and uncle to my children. We loved him so much, and we have good memories. Dave and Zuki left us too fast, in a short time, 3 weeks between them. In October they have birthday. Dave 74 on the 10/3, Zuki 73 on the 10/10.
Judy:
I hope that you will be strong. You lost your husband, but you lost a very dear and best friend. We all the family love you.
Miryam Zok-Ram
Kiriat Chaim, Israel
Sylvia Feinman
October 8, 2010
Judy,
I included a special candle for David this year with my family and close friends. He belongs among those we most honor.
Timothy Bowers
October 6, 2010
David,
Do you remember when we came to visit? It was only the one time, quite a few years ago now. We were that young newly married couple awed by each experience, all those things you showed us there, in the Big City. You were managing the Beacon and put us up there. You took us to see Liberace at Radio City Music Hall and to the World Trade center. You were dashing in your Fedora and long coat, draped over your shoulders as a cape and flowing behind you strode about. You taught us that there was never a distance to short that a cab would be unnecessary, I remember debating that surely we could manage 2 blocks, you won. And I still direct cab drivers as to the best course to follow just as you did. The memory of our visit is still vivid though it lasted only a few days, but it is the lesson you imparted that is most imprinted, love life and live it to the fullest.
We love you and miss you.
Timothy, Carla, and Alana Bowers
October 5, 2010
David will always be in our hearts and prayers. We lit a candle for him along side our parents.
Larry n Ellie
Judith Charles
October 4, 2010
I shall always think of David as the ultimate bon vivant and a man of keep religious faith. My two vivid memories of him are his arrival each year at our Christmas dinner, his hat set a rakish angle and immediately bringing a vibrant note to the gathering ... and I remember him presiding at a number of Seders, which he conducted with warmth and true feeling. Whatever the occasion, David seemed to heighten the emotional level. To you, Judy, I wish you the courage to continue to be the life-affrming, loving woman that David knew.
Love, Judy Charles
October 3, 2010
Dear Sister,
David was always gracious and kind.
He will be missed.
When Daniel was 13 we visited you in
New York. David was managing the Beacon
Theater and, he arranged for us to attend
a rock concert. Daniel,s comment was
" I can't believe this." It was my only
experience at a rock concert and, I shall
always remember David wearing his coat
like a cape and, manageing the theater.
May your memories be good on this
birthday date.
Love Pat
October 3, 2010
Judy,
I'm sorry I have put this off for a long time. I loved David. And admired the love the two of you share. I just haven't known how to put it in words. I remember all of the same wonderful things that my mother and Karen recall. And much more. We are all touched, blessed, and lucky to have David and you, in our lives. And hearts forever.
David Nathanson
October 2, 2010
Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss. David was one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever had the privilige of knowing. Our friendship goes back to the Hotel Alamac days (1970) and although he and I lost touch several years back I will always remember him as a kind and gentle human being. He will be sorely missed but leaves as perfect a legacy as anyone might wish.
Jane Boyle
October 1, 2010
David was a wonderful brother-in-law. I have flown into New York only twice and each time it was David who greeted me on arrival. Both times I felt like the “NY City red carpet” had been rolled out just for me. He was a very gracious host and always wanted to please. A true gentleman in every way! I remember so well a very special dinner that he hosted for Pat, Laura, Daniel and me at the Tavern on the Green. It is one of those events that I will always treasure as part of our trip. His love and care for Judy was always so evident. We will be thinking of David and Judy on his birthday.
Jane
Laura Stevens
October 1, 2010
My Uncle David
What stands out the most in my mind is how much he loved my aunt and how blessed I was by this love. Uncle David was larger than life he dressed immaculately, always smelled amazing and was just so much fun to be with. The love that he had for life and my aunt was evident in everything that he did. Some of the things that I have come to appreciate as a result of this love, caviar and sour cream, gin and tonic, flan, Tavern on the Green, The China Club, Puerto Rico, Fiddler on the Roof, breaded veal cutlets… that is just stuff the greater of this is love and that is what my Uncle David was to me.
Fred Sammut
October 1, 2010
Hey David,
Happy Birthday! I'll have a drink to celebrate. I miss you.
Fred Sammut
ABRAHAM H KABAK
October 1, 2010
JUDY DEAR.DAVID WAS A WONDERFULL MAN..YOU WERE LUCKY AS WAS HE THAT YOU KNEW HIM AND WERE MARRIED FOR 30 YEARS. I WILL BE THINKING OF HIM ON SUNDAY.
Shohama Wiener
September 30, 2010
Dear Judy, I know David's birthday is a poignant time for you-- you two were such a loving couple. I was so impressed by the tributes his friends gave him at his Memorial Service. His was a life heroically and fully lived. We miss him at the shul and keep him in our hearts and memories.
Rabbi Shohama
charles harrington
September 30, 2010
I wish I could buy you a drink on your birthday and thank you for all the wonderful memories.
Ruth Pewzner
September 30, 2010
Dear Judy,
Although I knew you and Dave only for a short time, I learned to know the special values of Dave. he made friends very easily, he loved people, he had a great heart and was always ready to help. He was aperson of relaxed mood. This is the spirit I will reamember Dave.
I is a pity to talk about Dave in the meaning of past, but we all have the good memories of your best friend Dave.
Ruth Kersting
September 29, 2010
Happy Birthday, 74 yrs. young..I was
given a very special gift of friendshp
when I was introduced to you...my thoughts are with you today and on your
birthday and every other day...with love Ruth
Phyllis Leimer
September 29, 2010
Judy, I saw how much he loved you and I heard about some of your good times together. I know your loss is great. My sympathy to you. I hope that as time passes you will find comfort in the memories.
September 29, 2010
We remember you, David, as your earthly birthday approaches. We remember the good times, my friend, especially when we had our Lauren in a stroller at Andy's wedding. Now we stroll with our granddaughter, Addison Elizabeth Munden. We keep Judy in our hearts. Love Always, Chuck and Susan Kalan
Simeon Darwick
September 29, 2010
This Yom Kippur David came to my heart and mind. I hadn't thought of David for the past few weeks since I had started my Jewish farming program in Ct. I realized as I cried supported by a room of 50 people, that his life had touched me profoundly. From that moment I realized that he had unpacked himself in my heart. His love for tradition, Judaism, family, friends, and simply being a mensch.
May he live on through my kaddish in his name and my work I do as a jewish human being.
July 21, 2010
Email from Karen Sprong, June 2, 2010-posted by Judith Alpert
When mom and I were visiting I remember you asking Jean what her favorite memory of Uncle David was. I would like to share with you my favorite memory of Uncle David. The date was May 9th, 1992. It was Cathy and Tim's wedding. The wedding had been beautiful, and we had moved on to the reception. I was 15 at the time, and was very excited that Cathy had asked me to be in the wedding, since she was six years older than me we hadn't been as close as we would later become. The dinner had ended and the dances began. Cathy and Tim took the dance floor to their wedding song, and then the rest of the bridal party was asked to join them. As I moved to the dance floor to dance with my assigned groomsman, I realized something had gone wrong. He was dancing with his date, and my 15 year old self didn't know what to do or think. I watched, utterly embarrased (even though I know I should not have been) as Tim begged then threatened him in order to get him to dance with me...which only made me feel even more rejected (again I was a 15 year old girl, I know better now). As I stood there looking around the room of 250+ people I didn't know what to do, it was like I was watching a trainwreck occur. I couldn't move I was terrified and on the verge of tears, when suddenly there was Uncle David leading me to the dance floor. He saved me from my own uncertaintly and helped to calm the whole situation down so we could all go on and enjoy the rest of the evening. I will always be grateful for and treasure that act of kindness.
July 21, 2010
Email from Mary Leuchtmann, May 28, 2010-posted by Judith Alpert
Sometimes you go to that place beyond words
Where you know the world has just changed
And it has suffered a great loss
That was how I felt when I heard that David had passed away.
I will miss him.
He was always a gentleman and a great host
He always tried to please and to get to know people.
I remember he could talk to my uncles Jim and John and learn things that I did not know.
I remember his optic fiber lights.
I remember him dancing with Karen at Cathy's wedding.
I remember him making very strong gin and tonic's.
I remember him making Thanksgiving dinner for the family at mother's apartment.
I will remember David.
Mary
July 14, 2010
Email from Jean Smith, May 9, 2010--posted by Judith Alpert
I thank you and Dave for sharing even just a small part of your lives and your joy with me.
July 8, 2010
Letter from Judy Charles, May 10, 2010--posted by Judith Alpert
"It's hard to believe that Dave is no longer with us. His vibrant personality was unforgettable. I always felt that when he walked into our apartment, his hat set at a debonair angle, he, somehow, sent the electricity in the room up several notches. He was a dear man. He radiated warmth. He will be truly missed."
July 8, 2010
Email from Sidney Alpert, May 8, 2010--posted by Judith Alpert
. . ."New York is moving a bit slower and has lost some of its charm today without David. He was the greatest example of moving life itself. We all will miss his humor and his practical teachings. David was a man who earned the title of man from his youth. Not too many kids can do that today.
We will all miss him and treasure the moments we had together. . ."
Yair Scheingut
June 5, 2010
It is already four weeks after but hard to except.
I was honored to know you and spend time with you and Judy during my stay in New York City.
You always were there for Anat and me at a happy times and through sad times while we were in the city
or already in Israel.
Our relationship goes back in time to ww2 where your family saved my mother's life and you restrained
food from yourself giving it to my mother and there is much more, things that only you know.
I promise upon here that your name will be carried on through my generations to come, for ever.
I also promise to remember and relay upon the great time we had together (Judith you Anat and me) rather than other.
I will drink Black Label in celebrations and other times knowing that you are next to me always.
You are one of a kind and as judith wrote irreplaceable, and this is no cliche.
Love and appreciation on behalf of all my family including my mother and Dinke.
Yair, Tel Aviv Israel
victor schor
May 19, 2010
Forever in my Mind Forever in My heart- David will be missed eternally.
May 19, 2010
Forever in my Mind Forever in my Heart- A friend who will be missed eternally. - Victor Schor
Dally Castillo
May 17, 2010
Dear Judith, so sorry to hear of your loss, of your beloved David. David will always be remembered in my heart as a true and loyal friend who had such a wonderful warm and caring character... Love Dally -
Gloria is living in Brasil:) expecting her first child.
Cathy Lux
May 16, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle David will be missed.
May 9, 2010
Dear Judith, I just learned of David's passing. I will always remember our days at the Beacon Theatre in the early 1980s. Also those times when our families could get together at showtime. Our Lauren,now 26, is expecting her first child, a daughter -- and our first grandchild! May the best memories help you during this time of sorrow. Susan and I will keep you in prayer. Love, Chuck Kalan
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