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DAVID RYAVE Obituary
Unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Most beloved son of Gail and the late Arnold Ryave and David Acevedo; beloved father of Daniel, Jacob and Allie Ryave; treasured grandson of the late Seymour and Ceil Perlut; great-grandson of the late Belle Perlut; cherished brother of Sharon Ryave Brody and Rose Ann Stophel; fun loving and adored uncle of Ben and Josh Brody; beloved nephew of Roni Perlut; cousin of Stephen Murray Perlut. David was the former Vice President and Supervisor of Ralph Schugar Chapel where he devoted his heart and soul to the Pittsburgh Jewish Community from the time he was 14 years old when he began working with his dad, Arnold Ryave on weekends. Services were held at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions in David's memory may be made to Aleph Institute, 5804 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
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Patty & Mark Stein
June 27, 2025
Both gone too soon. But we have such wonderful memories RIP Gail & David. You are missed
Patricia Stein
June 27, 2023
Hope you & you're Mom Gail are having fun up there. Hope there is a beach.
Leslie goldberg
June 28, 2021
Sending love
Mark & Patty Stein
June 27, 2021
Gone too soon. RIP David
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Steve and Debbie Ritt
August 7, 2015
Dear Gail and family,
Steve and I were so shocked and deeply disturbed when you told us about David's passing. We had no idea that this had happened until we saw you this past week and you told us.We are praying that the God who loves and comforts us in our time of sorrow would wrap His arms of love around you, and that you would experience for yourself the peace of God that passes all understanding in the days ahead.
Much love,
Steve and Debbie Ritt
Leslie Goldberg
July 17, 2015
I'm so very sorry. Life can be so unfair.im sending love hugs and prayers to my family in Pgh ❤
July 13, 2015
Dear Gail, Sharon, Roni and Family,
Such a beautiful soul, with a kind heart. His voice will forever be missed. With Love.
July 11, 2015
Dear Gail and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear of David's passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Perle Ryave Tropp
Steve Hoffman
July 9, 2015
Gail; The whole family was shocked and saddened by David's passing. We have you and his memories in our hearts
July 8, 2015
Dear Gail and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your son, David's, death. As parents of a child who passed away before his time, we can only feel your grief and assure you that his memory is kept alive by his family and friends. The pain never goes away, but the oys from over the years will come back and give you solace.
Love, Sandy, Ron and Brian Jacobs
Anita/Morris Kornblit
July 7, 2015
Dearest Ryave Family,
We are so sorry to hear your news about David.
May you all find comfort in knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 7, 2015
Dear Gayle and family,
We are so sorry to her about David. He was a kind young man and always had a great smile.
The Dinkin family has a long history with your family.
Rachael & Bruce Rosen
David Dinkin
Flaviano family
July 7, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to a very loved man. He will be missed.
July 6, 2015
Dear Gail,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ron and Lynne Zvirman
July 6, 2015
Gail and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Our family will be making a contribution to the Aleph Institute in David's memory.
Our deepest sympathy,
Audrey and Gino Cicchetti
July 6, 2015
Dear Gail ,Sharon and family
We were sorry to here about David .our deepest condolences
Nancy and Dennis Seckinger
Miami lakes fl.
July 6, 2015
Gail & Family
I was very saddened to hear of David's passing. What a nice guy.
The memories always seem to get you through. My heart is so sad for you all. Hope to see you all soon.
patty goddy smith & family
July 6, 2015
Gail and Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family. May many wonderful memories sustain you at this most difficult time.
Judy Letwin Weinstein
July 5, 2015
Dear Gail
The Novick family has a long history with the Ryave family as you know.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
I will always remember David's kindness. Take care
Mary Novick
July 5, 2015
Gail and family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow
Marvin Friedman
July 5, 2015
Dear Gail & Sharon
Shirley and I were so saddened to learn of David's passing. He was truly an upstanding and caring person. Please accept our condolences.
July 5, 2015
Micki Cohen Wilkoff
David Ryave, z''l..treated me with compassion and understanding when my Mother died z''l and then my Husband Ernie, z''l...Sadly David himself passed way to soon...my sincere condolences to the entire family!
July 5, 2015
Dear Gail and Sharon,i am so so shocked and saddened to hear of your great loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. You are so special throughout the years . I don't even know what to say this is too painful . I would be with you now if i were in pgh but am in canada and just read of Davids loss.
Richard Saltzman
July 5, 2015
So sorry to hear about David. Our deepest sympathies are with all of you at this difficult time.
Laverne & Allen Hoffman
July 5, 2015
Dearest Gail,
We were so very saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of your beautiful son David. Had I known, at least, I would have been at the funeral home.
If words could help I would write you a book; however, there are none. I cannot imagine the heartache and pain you and your family are feeling.
Please know Allen and I share your heavy heart and you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
We pray that your days ahead are gentle with each day being kinder than the day before.
There really are no words except to say this wasn't fair, and to send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
We are wrapping our arms around you in love and warmth.
Laverne & Allen
July 4, 2015
Dear Gail, Sharon, Rose and Family,
Words cannot express my shock upon hearing about David. No words can truly convey the sadness I feel for your truly special family. I pray that there is consolation in knowing that we in Pittsburgh care about you. May your reservoir of loving memories serve to comfort you and may David rest in peace.
Renee Abrams
Mark Stein
July 4, 2015
Dearest Gail:
How shocking, their are no words to express how saddened we are to hear of the passing of your beloved son David. Prayers and condolences to you and your family.
With Love & Big Hugs
Mark & Patty Stein
Mary Kay and Gary Gordon
July 4, 2015
Dearest Gail and Sharon and the entire family, Gary, my Mom (Mary Klopack) and myself are so very deeply saddened by the sudden and untimely death of our beloved David. My Dad, your devoted employee, Tom, loved David as a son, and Arnold, as a brother. They are all together now, looking down in love and holding you in greatest love. WE LOVE YOU AND GREIVE WITH YOU.
Carol Beaudoin
July 4, 2015
Dear Gail,
My heart aches for you. I am sorry for the loss of your son David. I cannot take away your pain, but I will pray for you. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Blessings, Carol Beaudoin (204)
Roz Unikel
July 4, 2015
Dear Gail and family.....I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Gaylord Mack
July 4, 2015
I remember David as a sweet and funny classmate from Reizenstein M.S. and Taylor Allderdice and was saddened to hear about his passing. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Myrna Kingsley
July 4, 2015
Dear Gail and family,
Dear Gail and family,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved son.
July 4, 2015
Gayle
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sharon Galanty Knapp and Sandy Sadowsky Gitchel
July 4, 2015
Dear Gail,
I was so sorry to hear about David's passing. He was too young. May he rest in peace.
Morry Naimark
Deerfield Beach, Florida
July 4, 2015
Dear Gail, Sharon and Family, So sorry and shocked to hear of your loss. You all have my most sincere sympathies. I wish I had known David.As I read the other messages...., he was truly a "mensch" and well thought of by all who knew him. May his memory be for a blessing.......my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Suzie Ryave Soltz Tustin, California
Pat & Richard Wolk
July 3, 2015
Gayle and Dave we are so sorry to hear about your son David.
Richard and I send are Deepest Sympathy.
Beverly Gerber-Ksalson
July 3, 2015
dear Gail you have my deepest sympathy. So sorry for your grief.
Cindy and Jimmy Goldstein
July 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathies are with you at this difficult time. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of David
July 3, 2015
Dear Gail, so sorry to hear of your loss. He was so kind to us when we had a death in the famuly. My deepest sympathy. Brenda Love
Ira and Bernice Katz
July 3, 2015
Dear Gail, Sharon and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies
on the loss of David.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
in your time of grief.
May all of your memories bring you great comfort.
July 3, 2015
Dear Gail &Sharon...our thoughts and prayers are will you and your family at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. David will hold a special place in our hearts. May you be comforted and find peace in the days ahead.
Stan & Kathy Slutsky
Carole Neiberg
July 3, 2015
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
July 3, 2015
Dear Gail, I am sor sorry to hear about your son David. My thoughts are with you Ellen Danovitz Blum
July 3, 2015
Dear Gail,
I am sure you are doing as well as can be expected. I was stunned about David, I am here to do anything you need any time of the day or night,not just now,but when ever you need anything. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the grandchildren
Sheli Paris
July 3, 2015
Dear Gail & Sharon: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
Ettie Perilstein
July 3, 2015
I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT DAVID,I'M SURE YOU HAVE A BIG SUPPORT GROUP IN PITTSBURGH TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH THIS AS YOU DID FOR ALL OF US ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE BOTH OF YOU.
O'Connor Family
July 3, 2015
Gail and Sharon,
We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss. You were a great inspiration and support to our family when my dad died and also my grandfather. We are here for you.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
Kim & Mario Manta
July 3, 2015
Gail and family,
We cannot express our shock and sadness when we heard about David's death. He was a kind and generous man. May you always feel his love and spirit in your hearts. You are all in our prayers.
Jodi Apter
July 3, 2015
Dear Gail,
There are no words to express the sadness that I feel for you and your family for the loss of your son David .
Sending you lots of love and prayers
Cousin Jodi
Rabbi David Greenspoon
July 3, 2015
David and I had recently reconnected, and I am stunned by his sudden death. I will always remember my friend as a good man who loved his family and friends, and who took great pride in his service to the Jewish community. His sense of humor, love of music,and irrepressible energy will be missed. May we all find comfort and uplift in loving memories of David and his memory endure as a righteous blessing. David, may you rest in peace my friend.
Linda and Jeffrey Solomon
July 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathies are with all of you at this difficult time. So sory to hear about David.
Mindy Kart
July 3, 2015
Gail, Sharon and Family,
Please accept my deepest and sincere condolences for your loss of David.
I will always remember all of your compassion, kindness and strength during my times of need and wish you all of the strength, compassion and time that you need at this tragic time.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Patty Goodman
July 3, 2015
Words can not express the sorrow we feel. We will always cherish the memories we have of all times we shared together. Our hearts go out to all the Ryave family.
Hollie Bernstein Machen
July 3, 2015
There isn't a Jewish family in Pittsburgh that doesn't grieve over David's passing. David and his caring, supportive, loving family have been a source of comfort to each of us at one time or another. Gail, Sharon and all at the Schugar "Family", may the comfort you have given to others be a source of comfort to each of you.
Isabel Alcoff
July 3, 2015
My sincerest sympathy to Gail and her family. I wish I could be there to give you one of those hugs you gave me when I needed one.
Harold Marcus
July 3, 2015
Dear Gail, Sharon & family, I am so shocked and saddened to learn of David's passing. My most heartfelt condolences to all of you. Sorry I can't be with you to express this in person.
Randi Brand
July 3, 2015
Five years ago, I was coming home from a vacation in Vegas & bumped into David in the airport while waiting for my flight home. I was shocked to bump into someone I knew in another state. He was coming home from,a,convention in California & was changing planes in Vegas & was on my plane home. I will think of him everytime I talk about my trip to Vegas. I am so sorry. for your loss.
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