DAVID-SAPPIN-Obituary

DAVID SAPPIN

New York, New York

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SAPPIN--David, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, and community leader, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017, at 77 years of age. David was a long-time educator touching the lives of many across the high school, GED, and college levels. A Ford Foundation grant and...

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I was just sitting here thinking about my elementary school days and decided to look up Mr. Sappin, only to be led to his obituary. I want to offer my deepest sympathy to his family. Mr. Sappin was my science teacher at Yeshiva Rambam where my father, Mr. Herman Appel, was the English principal for 40 years. Mr. Sappin was a great teacher, although I always hated science. I really should not say this, but what got me through his class is that little school girl crush on him, sorry...

Great person worked with dave for many years.. A great loss.. We had alot of laughs together

Wishing you Sue, and your entire family, comfort and peace. Dave was a man of wisdom, kindness and courage...And he did make this world a better place! We were glad to have known him and to have shared family events together.
We send you Love, Gail n Tal

What a warm man. I have such great memories of Dave as my tutor and great friends of my parents. Sending lots of love to You Sue and your entire family.

Our sincerest condolences for your loss from the Godley Family

Upon hearing of his passing, I searched online to find the above obituary. My eyes were drawn to other listings. Having just read Dave's reviews on ratemyprofessor.com, I was not surprised to see universally high ratings from students. I remember Dave as a smart, kind and generous man, a great father figure who gave so much. A quiet individual by nature, although once solicited, he was capabe of sage advice and mentored me through some difficult times. Dave was an incredibly industrious guy,...