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DAVID SINGER Obituary

SINGER, DAVID, 80, of Miami, FL, passed away peacefully June 6, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Dianne with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. he was the son of Benjamin and Claire Singer. David relocated his family to Miami in 1969 to join Ryder System, retiring after 27 years as Director of Credit & Collection. An avid tennis player and a gentle soul, David devoted his time to his family and many charitable organizations. He served as a founding board member of DFYIT (Drug Free Youth In Town) and volunteered at Temple Judea in Coral Gables among other organizations. A family man at heart, his wife, children and grandchildren were the center of his life. David was cherished by not only his immediate family but also by nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was the quintessential patriarch who was always true to his word and could be counted on for wise counsel with issues big and small. His life was a blessing and he will be sorely missed by every life he touched. In addition to his wife Dianne, David is survived by his children Susan (Scott) Silver, Dr. Steven (Laurie) Singer; grandchildren Jeremy (Amanda) Silver, Jillian Silver, Alison and Andrew Singer and beloved nieces and nephews. The family is grateful for the loving and compassionate care that David received these past three years at the Chalet at Old Cutler. Chapel service 1:30pm TODAY, Friday, June 8 at Riverside Gordon at Mt. Nebo Kendall, 5900 SW 77 Avenue, Miami, FL. Shiva immediately after services and on Saturday at 6:30pm at the Singer residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33146. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jun. 8, 2012.

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Bev DeVille

June 3, 2013

DAlmost a whole year...............but for sure love NEVER dies. I am sure you and those you love still miss your man David.

Harriette Montez Noller

June 14, 2012

So sorry to hear of David's passing. I knew him for 30 years at Ryder. My sincere condolences to the Singer family. His wonderful sense of humor will be a lasting memory.

June 9, 2012

Dave hired me in 1976 at Ryder into a great
career ending in my early retirement in 1993.
My sincere condolencies to Dianne and Dave's family.
Jerry & Doris Fowler, Plantation, FL:

Peter Powers

June 8, 2012

My sympathies to the Suinger family. Dave was a beacon of good business sense at Ryder, often bringing about effective compromise when divergent views threatened imminent doom.

Bev DeVille

June 8, 2012

Altough I spent only 25 days on a travel tour with with David and Diane, I count them as friends. David seemed to me....always a fine gentleman. I have kept in touch and abreast of him and family. Diane's devotion, granddaughter's walking cane invention, and other shared email tidbits have made me think very fondly of the family. While the family grieves, they have the wonderful gift of "memory" to treasure and keep David alive always in their hearts. I join you all in sadness......yet the world has been better, richer, more full because David was here. Without him it is lesser......but we gained through his life.

June 8, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Singer family. For most of my 28 year Ryder career, David was "the credit man", and a very fine one. He earned our respect and admiration.
John Wilkins, Edmond, Oklahoma

Kevin Sauntry

June 8, 2012

To the Singer family:
Your father hired me at Ryder 25 years ago this month. I have so many great memories of him and his leadership. My deepest sympathy

June 8, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family.I was at Ryder for 24 years until I left in 1980. I have very fond memories of David. even tho many years have passed.
Brad Scribner

Merna & Lou Zinnershine

June 8, 2012

Dear Diane, Suzie, and Steve,
We were so sad to hear of David's passing---so many years and so many good times we shared. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Merna & Lou

Roy & Stacy Vazquez

June 7, 2012

Dear Diane, Susan, Scott, Jeremy, Jillian & Family - we are very saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. We are here if you need us for anything.

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5900 SW 77th Ave, Miami, FL 33143

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