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David Leff

Houston, Texas

1924 - 2017

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David Mendel Leff1924-2017David Mendel Leff, aged 93, passed away on November 9th, 2017. He was born on August 4th, 1924 in Houston, Texas to Jacob and Annie Leff. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Evelyn Zimmerman Leff and his brother, Benjamin O. Leff. David had a wholesale dry goods...

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Well, my boss & friend has passed, family , Tina & Sharon it was a Blessing for your father & Goldie Lowenthal & her husband. It seem I have worked for many of David's family which always treated me with respect & dignity for that I thank you, as David's anniversary is coming up, I just want to send the family, A BLESSING, & let GOD comfort you in your time of mourning! GOD SPEED!


~ MATILDA FOSTER

Hello, I know this is very delayed, but I was thinking of David today and looked him up and found out about his passing. I am in the Air Force, and in November 2015, David came to Washington DC to take part in the Honor Flight event where he got to visit various monuments culminating in the WW2 Memorial. I was lucky enough to be his Honor Flight Guardian, and he made a very big impact on me. That weekend was very special for me as a military member, and I was so glad to get to be there with...

I am truly sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort by pouring out your heart to God in prayer. He cares for you and wants to support you during this most difficult time.

David's parents and my parents were acquainted and active members of the small Jewish community of Houston from the 1920's to the 1950's by which time the population had grown. David and I became acquainted about 1970 when I began my years on the Texas A & M Hillel Board. Over many years, well into the 1990's I would look forward to visiting with David at College Station.
David was a gentleman always. David was proud of his Jewish heritage and sincerely felt the need for our Hillel...

As a highschool friend of Tina's, I saw David Leff at various breakfast spots around town throughout my business career. He always had a big smile and funny story. I will miss him.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. May God be your stronghold during this difficult time.