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David Ertman Obituary
David F Ertman, 73, of Hyde Park, NY and formerly of New Haven, CT & Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. Born on December 22, 1942, in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Morris and Tillie (Portner) Ertman. David married the love of his life, Jane MacFeiggan on August 21, 1964 in Hartford, CT and Jane survives at home in Hyde Park. For many years, David ran his law firm - David F. Ertman Attorney at Law in New Haven, CT. Throughout his career he also served as Magistrate and Arbitrator. David was a member of the Unitarian Society of both New Haven, CT & Canadaigua, NY. In addition to his loving wife of 51 years, he is survived by his daughters; Tory (Tim) Kane of Hyde Park, NY, and Jessica (Dan) Shiffman of Hamburg, Germany, his son; Ethan ( Fiance': Jessica Trenchard) Ertman of North Bradford, CT, a sister; Holly (Ted) Kuhne of Simsbury, CT, a brother; Dick Ertman of Silverado, CA, his grandchildren; Garrett Kane, Liam Kane, James Kane, Isaac Shiffman, and Emma Shiffman, two step grandchildren; Jennina Esposito, and Isabella Esposito, along with many cousins and friends. Friends and family are invited to Holly and Ted's home at 17 Climax Rd, Simsbury, CT on Sunday, December 27th, 2015 & Monday, December 28th, 2015 from 1 to 4 pm. Memorial donations may be made in David's memory to the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven at: www.givetoynhh.org Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY. For directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.
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Vera & Gunther Engelhardt & family
December 28, 2015
Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with You Jane, your children and grandchildren as well as your whole greater family. David will live on in our hearts.
Darrin Curry
December 28, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Ertman family. Praying that God be with you and bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Michael Mcvetty
December 27, 2015
I have never had the pleasure of meeting you but have spent a lot of time with your son Ethan from the love that he shared for you you will be missed by all.
Jennie Jahn
December 27, 2015
May His light guide you all in this difficult time
Jennie Jahn
December 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. David will be missed by all who knew him.
December 27, 2015
When I was little, David was my big cousin. And when we visited bim and the whole Hartford family it was so exiting for me. David was such a sweet and generous little boy and he remained that way throughout his life. He is certainly with the angels now.
With love from the Maine pie-rats
Marie Dickson
December 27, 2015
Eileen Liberti
December 25, 2015
Tory, Tim and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We wil keep you and your family in our prayers.
Eileen, Bill and Madeline Liberti
Dana O'Neill
December 25, 2015
Jane, Tory, Tim, Holly, Ted and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I didn't have the privilege of knowing David well, I admired his intellect and integrity. Kind regards, Dana O'Neill
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