RAISH, David Langdon age 75, of Little Compton, RI, passed away at home on September 29, 2022, surrounded by family after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

David was born on March 12, 1947, to Roslyn Skeels and John Raish. He grew up in Willoughby, OH, with his parents and sister, Jocelyn and graduated from the Hawken School in 1965. He then attended Yale University, where he sang with the Whiffenpoofs, the world's oldest collegiate Acappella group. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1973.

During college, he met his wife of more than 50 years, Roslyn, with whom he raised three children, David, Anne, and Julia. A devoted husband and father, his parenting years involved many coaching stints, camping trips, care for poorly behaved pets, exciting travels, and unwavering love and support for his children.

David was a highly accomplished attorney, spending his career at the law firm of Ropes & Gray LLP. He was head of the firm's Employee Benefits Department for many years, and the focus of his work was with universities and health care organizations. He authored several books and publications in his area of expertise, sharing his knowledge with others, and his extraordinary intellect and sharp legal mind

earned him many awards and much acclaim.

David was also a talented musician with a beautiful tenor voice. For 25 years, he was a member of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, the official, all-volunteer chorus of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. During his tenure there, he sang dozens of major choral works and traveled with the chorus to sing in concerts in Japan and Hong Kong. A talented pianist, David filled his family's home with music and exquisite piano playing.

David leaves behind his loving wife, his sister and her family, his three children and their partners, three grandchildren, 11 nephews and nieces, and many dear and lifelong friends. His extraordinary kindness and generous spirit will be deeply missed.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Mass General Hospital Parkinson's Lewy Body Fund (https://giving.massgeneral.org) or the New England Conservatory Scholarship Support program (https://necmusic.edu/giving/nec-fund). Fern Acres Funeral Home in LITTLE COMPTON, RI, is serving the family, and online condolences may be expressed at https://www.fernacresfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 3, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for DAVID RAISH

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Dwight Porter

February 20, 2023

As another TFC back-row riser-mate of David, I remember well his casual smile and quiet wit. The back row in those days will filled with taller guys with names beginning with "D": Dave, Dave, Dwight, Don, Dave...and Stan (OK not all D's). Dave Raish was a talented and gentle man with a loving heart. He will be missed and his mark left on us whether around a piece of music, a BSO tour, a golf course, or just hanging out. Peace to you David and to his family and loved-ones. As Dave N commented, David R is singing and playing and smiling brightly again right now.

David Norris

October 5, 2022

David was my partner for many years as we stood, side by side, in the middle of the back row, for countless concerts with the Boston Symphony as members of their Tanglewood Festival Chorus. David was always the consummate gentleman with a kind and gentle demeanor and a voice that reflected the warm of this kind soul. I remember fondly, a visit to Little Compton to play golf with David and how gracious he was to welcome me to his home. I love the picture chosen to remember Dave here as it is just as I remember him. Rest In Peace. We will hold you in our memories
David Norris

Kurt

October 3, 2022

I´m saddened by reading the news of David´s death.
My memories of him were as my sometimes partner within the TFC octet configuration. We were both on the tall side, so would be relegated to the back row. My memories of him are that he was kind, quiet, centered, humorous, and that he had a beautiful lyric tone to his strong and steady tenor voice.
I have all faithful confidence in believing that David is resting in peace. There are no more tremors, no more loss of control, no hallucinations. He has been healed to wholeness. He has risen to be one with God and all of God´s glory. May his family be surrounded by supportive and loving people in their mourning. May they always remember his presence, for there is no death for one well-remembered.

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