DAVID "DAVE" MORRIS FRANKEL Obituary

Name: Memorial service for DAVID "DAVE" MORRIS FRANKEL
Start: 2025-03-02T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Inn at Villanova University

FRANKEL DAVID "DAVE" MORRIS Age 67, of Newtown Square and Bryn Mawr, PA, formerly of Monmouth County, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on February 26, 2025, after a long battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. Dave was an accomplished broadcast journalist, and a dedicated attorney who passionately advocated for children with special needs. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and friend, who formed deep and meaningful connections throughout his life. Dave is predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Dorothy "Dottie," whom he adored, as well as by his brother Paul, his niece Elisa, and his surrogate mother Geneva Brown. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 39 years, Marjie (nee Schlessinger); children Bailey Frankel Woolf (Andrew Woolf), Scott (Bailey Muchin Frankel), and Charlie (Amanda Dunn Frankel); grandchildren Josie, Jayce, Addison, Margaux Dove, Nora, and Cassidy; brothers Bruce, Mark, and Craig; and numerous loving relatives including, Dee Frankel, Helayne Frankel, David Schlessinger, Andrew Schlessinger, and his mother-in-law, Blanche Schlessinger. Memorial Service, Sunday, March 2 at 12 P.M. at the Inn at Villanova University, 601 County Line Rd., Wayne, PA 19087. A Burial will precede the Memorial Service. Please reach out to the family for details if attending the burial. Donations in Dave's honor can be made to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. www.laurelhillphl.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for DAVID "DAVE" MORRIS FRANKEL

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10 Entries

Tim Michalak

May 10, 2025

Saddened to read of Dave's passing. I knew him at Dartmouth where is play, "Bobtail Flush," won the Frost competition one year. A truly, bright, witty and "stand-up" guy. Unfortunately, I failed to remain in touch with Dave after college and feel somewhat the lesser for that missed opportunity. Prayer's to he and his family.

Rhona Shane

March 4, 2025

I was so sorry, Marjie, to hear of Dave's passing. My condolences to you and the family. Most sincerely,
Rhona

Kenny Nurse

March 3, 2025

Marjie: I was so shocked to hear of Dave's passing.
He was truly a great Philadelphian, on and off the air.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.

I worked with Marjie at KYW Newsradio for many years.

Elaine Keno

March 2, 2025

My heart is broken. I worked with Dave at Channel Six and at KYW and he was one of the finest journalists I've ever been so honored to work with. More than that, he was a friend. I remember when I returned to KYW from Miami in 1998?, my husband was still living in Florida and, seemingly out of nowhere, but knowing I was alone for the holiday, Dave and Marjie invited me to spend that Thanksgiving with them and their kids. And I did. I was so touched anybody could be that nice and it was such a beautiful gesture and one of the best and fondest memories of a Thanksgiving dinner spent with a true family that I've ever had. I was not at all surprised when Dave moved on from journalism to become a lawyer. Anyone who ever worked with him will tell you how smart he was. And honest. And ethical. He had all the right qualities, and more, needed in the legal profession. And that sense of humor. I remember at Channel 6 he and I and Gary Papa and Jim Gardner and others would sometimes help each other try to decipher political cartoons we couldn't quite get. (Kind of like that Seinfeld episode). One I remember in particular was a Florida tan - a dark man in the shower but for a lighter, odd shape near his hip. Dave figured it out. I will leave it, here, to the reader, as that's not my point. Think of every exceptional quality necessary to be a stand-out journalist, lawyer, husband, father and human being and that IS Dave Frankel. His bond and unending love for Marjie and his children was evident in everything he did and the way he lived his life. My heart goes out to everyone whose lives he touched and everyone who mourns his loss. Rest in peace, my friend.

Sophia M Darian

March 2, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

David Broll

March 1, 2025

So sorry to hear of Dave´s passing. He and I first met at Dartmouth College, and along with our mutual friend Marc Gautier, shared some wonderful times together. I was fortunate to stay in touch with Dave off and on throughout the years, and I will miss him. He was a wonderful person. Rest in peace buddy.

DONNA ELLIS

March 1, 2025

HIS LOSS WILL BE DEEPLY FELT--WE USED TO LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HIM DO THE WEATHER FOR CHANNEL 6 EVERY MORNING --WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN .....PRAYERS, HUGS AND LOVE TO HIS FAMILY...

Nancy Rosenbluth

February 28, 2025

Marjie: I was so sorry to hear of Dave´s passing. Please
Know that you and your family our in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

Donna Anne Tschoepe

February 28, 2025

My prayed to the Frankel family. I met Dave when we were in Leadership Philadelphia for a year and on the same team over 20 years ago. What a gentleman and fun person! He will be missed!

Diane Tirabasso

February 28, 2025

Dear Frankel Family,

I am so sorry of the passing of Dave.
I remember watching Dave on the News and always thought he was
great at the way he connected with people even thru the TV.
I am sure Dave is in Heaven and now all of his family and friends
have a Angel looking over and protecting them.
Again, I am so sorry.

I am Old watcher of Dave on the News
Diane Tirabasso

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