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DAVID STRAZ

1942 - 2019

DAVID STRAZ Obituary

STRAZ--David A., Jr. The Metropolitan Opera mourns the death of David A. Straz, Jr., who was a distinguished member of the Board for more than 17 years. Mr. Straz was first elected an Advisory Director in 2002 and subsequently served as a Managing Director from 2006 to the present. He was admired by his fellow board members for his deep commitment to opera and the performing arts, his wise advice, and his devoted service. On behalf of our entire company, we extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Catherine, his daughter, Keebler, and to his extended family and friends. Ann Ziff, Chairman Dr. Frayda B. Lindemann, President and CEO Peter Gelb, General Manager

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 20, 2019.

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Youngor

November 14, 2024

May the memory and love of the life of Ambassador Straz continue to be a blessing to his family and friends.
Thank you Catherine and Keebler for sharing his life with Liberia.
Continue to rest in eternal
Youngor Telewoda,
Berlin, Germany

Telewoda Youngor

November 16, 2022

Continue to Rest In Peace Ambassador Straz.
May the love and the of your memory of your life remain a blessing to your family and friends .

Youngor Telewoda

November 16, 2021

May the love and memory of Ambassador David Straz´s life continue to be a blessing to his family. Thank you for all that you did for Liberia.
Continue to Rest In Peace.

Youngor TELEWODA

November 15, 2020

May the life and memory of Ambassador David Straz continue to be a blessing to his Family and Friends.
Liberia will forever remember your friendship.
Rest in Peace our dear Friend.
Youngor Telewoda, Berlin Germany,

Youngor Telewoda

December 1, 2019

My deepest condolences to Catherine, Keebler and the entire Straz Family. I along with Liberia have lost a true friend and a heart for humanity. David played his role well on Earth.
Rest in peace dear friend.
God Bless,
Youngor Telewoda, Berlin Germany

November 26, 2019

We here at Athabasca Fishing Lodge will miss David, such a wonderful man ... he will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences to Catherine, Keebler and Straz family. Sincerely Cliff & Stella Blackmur

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Coralie Toevs

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Tammye Wright-Miller

November 22, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Charles

November 22, 2019

David was loved and respected by everyone who crossed his path. He had such a warm and welcoming presence. I'll never forget the conversations I had with him and the wisdom that he bestowed on me. PRayers to Catherine and Keebler.

JKH/JW

November 22, 2019

My sincerest condolences to the Straz Family for the loss of your loved one, David, Jr., and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.

Susan Geraghty

November 22, 2019

Catherine and Keebler,
I am so saddened by your loss.
Hugs and prayers,
Susan Geraghty

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Nov

23

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Louise Ferguson Hall of the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

FL

Dec

1

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

The First Presbyterian Church of Tampa

WI

Funeral services provided by:

Blount & Curry Life Event Center

605 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33609

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