Hartford, Connecticut
David Theodore Chase (aged 88) of West Hartford, CT, founder and president of Chase Enterprises, passed away at his home on June 1st, 2016. Born in Kielce, Poland, he was the son of Leon and Helen Ciesla. David was a Holocaust survivor, lifelong entrepreneur, and philanthropist. David arrived in...
Read MoreI never met David Chase, but he was an inspiration to me. I read his story and admired how he's eluded capture during a train ride between concentration camps. I watched as his buildings went up in Hartford and he made me more proud of my hometown!
Jeff Stone
July 16, 2021 | School
I grew up in West Hartford where the Chase name was well known. David's son Arnold lived up the street from us (we lived on Westmont). Arnold was always so gracious to us as kids knocking on his door looking for the latest Kiss record and he would always oblige. Sometimes its the small memories that mean big things to a small kid.
Joseph A. O'Donnell
January 02, 2021 | Neighbor
David Chase was a great guy up on the 18th floor. I was David's Federal Express driver Way Way Back and I loved it all. He also had a great limo driver as fun as could be and I can't forget his name but I have. Anyway David you've been great and thank you for helping out all of Connecticut. I am honored. Danny Hatt
Danny Hatt
January 15, 2020 | East Hartford, CT
Cheryl I am so very sorry for your loss. You were there my my father when Judi passed and we lost my father in October 2017. The pain is immense. Love and sympathy to you and your family!
Andrea Friedman-Palmateer
June 22, 2019 | Simsbury, CT
I just saw this sad news Rhoda.
I am so sorry and want to send my condolences to the entire family although they did not know me. Nick Carter
May 23, 2019
I just learned of the passing of your dear husband, father and grandfather. We never met him personally, but we have great admiration for him through our late daughter, Debra Flanagan. She shared with us his incredible journey from concentration camps to America. She was in awe of his compassion and love of others. She enjoyed accompanying both Mr. and Mrs. Chase shopping and to doctor appointments. She thoroughly enjoyed her employment on the Cherosa and grateful for the opportunity to...
Patrick & Betsy Flanagan
February 11, 2018 | Oakdale, CT
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. David Chase. I will always remember him not only as a successful businessman in Poland, but also as a warm, kind and helpful person.
Sabina Rudnicka
Warsaw, Poland
SABINA RUDNICKA
August 03, 2017 | WARSAW, POLAND
SABINA RUDNICKA
August 03, 2017 | WARSAW, POLAND
Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time. Psalms 9:9
June 13, 2016