David Rothenberg

The following is a rememberance at David's burial at sea on October 13, 2007, from the "Double Eagle" out of the Clearwater Municipal Marina. Many of his friends were aboard for a final goodbye.

Excerpts from The Book of David

I met David in a parking lot before a Miami Beach Power Squadron meeting in the early 1960s. He lingered in the lot a bit, waiting to see if I would park too close or scratch his car with my door. We became fast friends after that, attending classes,...

Dear Trudy & Family
It was with great sorrow that we learned of Dave's passing. Although we didn't know him well, we remember his hospitality on the ocassions we were guests in your home. I still recall the time many years ago at the VA when you were pregnant and were given a baby shower by the SWS staff and Dave came in special to take a group photo of all of us. Those were the days.

May Dave's memory be for a blessing.

Jack & Roz Reich
Hollywood, Florida

Trudy and Family
I'm very sorry for your loss. Dave was a great fellow and I was lucky to be included in many family events held in Miami and appreciated being included.

To Trudy and David’s family,

There wasn’t anything that meant more to David than all of you. … his family.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Your names came up often in my conversations with David when you lived in Miami. He often discussed Trudy and his family as examples of loving behavior and of what was really important in life. Please know how much he loved, valued and appreciated all of you.

I am grateful for having had the privilege of knowing David...

Trudy,
So sorry to hear about David's death. I remember him well from all that he gave me while I was a social worker at the Miami VA. His love for life, his knowledge and skills were just pieces of an amazing man. My life has been enriched by our relationship. Trudy, the best to you during this difficult time.

Joe Dennison

To David's family:Yet again God was gracious to me:I am thrilled I was notified of his illness in time so I could have a last visit with him at the St. Pete hospital. I loved him as I loved my own father. He assisted me with many court cases in Miami beginning in 1973. We shared quality time together as friends. I will miss him. God bless you all. Roy Gonzalez

Sir David...never to be forgotten!
XX00 K & K

Dear Trudy,

I was so saddened to see your husband's obituary. I remember seeing the two of you before you moved, and he was excited about moving to Florida's west coast. I frequently got little snippets of information about your life all through the years that you helped my father at the VA Hospital, and I feel as if I know you and your family in a very personal way. My heart goes out to you and your family now, and I wish you well as you begin your healing process. If there is...

David Rothenberg

To Trudy,
It has been about 40 years since we met David at a Power Squadron navigation class. Since then we had many adventures together, including cruising to the Bahamas (there was the year David had a boat in both Florida and Bimini during a hurricane), Freeport, Nassau, and the overnights in his houseboat in south Biscayne Bay, together with other great times. We celebrated new children, homes, cars and boats. We had lunches and dinners together over the...