David L. Schwartz

Please accept my deepest condolences. I majored in biology at Albright and graduated in 1984. I did not always agree with Dr. Schwartz, but I was always fascinated by his alternative point of view on the world. He changed me and my narrow minded point of view on many complicated global issues and also prepared me to always look at things from all sides before I make any decisions. I am grateful for that. I am always jealous of educators because they have the possibility to leave their mark on so many lives. I am a footprint that he left behind.

Dearest Mary,The funeral service for David was absolutely beautiful.I'm sure David was watching down from the heavens,not only with sadness because he was not sitting beside "the love of his life",but also with pride that the tribute,not only in the newspaper,but also at the funeral was so amazing.He was a remarkable man.It was his time to go and I'm sure he knew that you would be "ok"because of such a loving and caring family.They'll be a great source of comfort to you at this time.Anything that I can do to help you,please call.Love you!!!

MJ



P.S.I had goosebumps during the Ave Maria.It was sooo beautiful

Mary:

Just thought I'd take a minute to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.I know this is a difficult time for you and I am sure that you have such conflicting emotions knowing David is at peace and without pain,yet missing him terribly.Hopefully all these thoughts and prayers will bring you peace.

God bless.

Diane

Dear Ms. Attili:



You don’t know me, my name is Dena LaManna and I was fortunate enough to have your husband as a professor at Albright. I wanted to write you a little note to tell you how saddened I was to hear of his passing.



I had Professor Schwartz for US and Latin American studies and it was only my second class after coming back to school after a pretty big gap. I have often commented to my friends and family what a profound impact he had on me. I learned so much from him and it wasn’t book knowledge it was first hand life experience. The time in his class always flew by; it was never dull or boring. His stories of his exploits in Latin America always kept me riveted.



He has been on mind a lot lately, especially with everything all over the news about Fidel. I find myself wondering what his opinion on the situation would be. I look at things differently now in respects to my views on Fidel and Latin America. Although I still have not seen the “Motorcycle Diaries” it is definitely on the top my list when I once again have time for things like watching movies. It’s a movie I never would have considered watching if it weren’t for Professor Schwartz.



He always spoke so highly of you. You could see his love for you in his eyes whenever he would talk about your life together, they would just shine. The world has certainly lost an extraordinary man in his passing. I had always hoped I would be able to take another of his classes one day. My life is unquestionably better for having had the pleasure of meeting him and learning from him. You and your family are in my prayers.

Dearest Mary,







We extend our deepest sympathy to you in this time of loss & sadness. Be thankful for the small blessing that we (and David) were granted time to prepare, make peace with this divine inevitability. Trust that through your cherished memories, and support of your loving family that you may find peace & comfort. While David’s ‘worldly task’ is done, his ascension is a miracle to be exalted, as he commences his heavenly charge.







Our fondest memory of David is his mirthful, giggling banter with you, his partner in crime. We will always remember David with a mischievous glint in his eye, making an irreverent declaration, as you responded, “Oh David!”. He never seemed happier.







May we leave you with the inimitable words of William Shakespeare. We find this passage from Cymbeline fitting & to provide a comforting stoic perspective.







“Fear no more the heat o' the sun



Nor the furious winters' rages;



Thou thy worldly task hast done,



Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages



Golden lads and girls all must,



As chimney-sweepers, come to dust.







The sceptre, learning, physic, must



All follow this and come to dust.







Fear no more the frown o' th' great;



Thou art past the tyrant's stroke



Care no more to clothe and eat;



To thee the reed is as the oak.



The sceptre, learning, physic, must



All follow this and come to dust.







All lovers young, all lovers must



Consign to thee and come to dust.







Fear no more the lightning flash,



Nor th' all-dreaded thunder-stone;



Fear not slander, censure rash;



Thou hast finished joy and moan.



All lovers young, all lovers must



Consign to thee and come to dust.”







We are & will remain,



Yours truly,



David & Pamela

Mary, Dear: Although we had very little opportunity to spend time with David, the few times we were privelaged to be in his company were always an enlightening pleasure. We were totally impressed with his gentlemenly demeaner and his being always a humble, warm and attentive conversant. We ask you to please accept our sincerest condolences. May the grief of David's passing be gently relieved by reflecting on the many pleasant memories of your life with him. You and David are in our Prayers.

Love,

My dearest friend Mary: There are so many dear memories of our times together with you and David! Nick and everyone in our family feels most honored to have known David.What a privilege! He was a most dignified, most honorable gentleman. He was most genteel, kind, generous and a very loving person. A true friend of his friends. We will treasured his love and we will treaured his memory. To you and to everyone in your loving family please, accept our most sincere and deepest condolences. May he rest in peace and may his love and all the good times you shared help you to accept his loss with love, peace and resignation.

Much love from all of us.

Nick, Conchita Braun and family.

Mary, Robert and I have kept track of your ordeal via Susan. We were very sad at the thought of your loss. However. we did meet David and know that he was a wonderful man. One who had a calm outlook and influence. Susan says we must read his obituary because he was even more than a calm outlook and influence. Way more, as you as much as anyone truly know. I understand that you are also very busy with friends. That's good. I hope you are being strong, and your days are becoming more and more routine.

Dear Mary,

Bill and I met David more than 30 years ago. Unfortunately by the time our we met again, Bill was gone and David was dying from the same horrible disease. I'm glad I got to know him even though the time was short. I learned a lot about him in those three visits to your home. I'm sorry that our paths didn't cross sooner. My life without Bill began on May 20, 2005. Your life without David is just beginning. I think David knew we would become friends and we have. I'm sure we can comfort each other over the coming months and years.



Sue

Dear Mary, we are unable to find the right word to voice the general feeling in this weight event. We are very grieved to hear that your dear David is no longer with us. The loss of your husband is a bad blow and it is a hard test whom the nature asks. We understand your inconsolable grief, but you must hold out. God will help you. We express you our deep sorrow for the grievous loss. Our hearts go out to you. Lots of love
Lorenzo, Domenico, Felicia e Stefano

I will never forget his kindness and the happy days I had with him when I stay at your home last year.
Stefano

Dear Mary, we are unable to find the right word to voice the general feeling in this weight event. We are very grieved to hear that your dear David is no longer with us. The loss of your husband is a bad blow and it is a hard test whom the nature asks. We understand your inconsolable grief, but you must hold out. God will help you. We express you our deep sorrow for the grievous loss. Our hearts go out to you. Lots of love

Lorenzo, Domenico, Felicia e Stefano



I will never forget his kindness and the happy days I had with him when I stay at your home last year.

Stefano

Dear Mary,



What a lovely service! I was not aware that you and Dave went on Cursilio and was quite moved to hear De Colores at the end of the service. Dona and I attended the protestant version, Emmaus Walk, just last October. I have always been proud of my Uncle Dave and when anyone mentioned Albright College I was quick to relate that my Uncle was a professor there. I enjoyed seeing you both at the annual Schwarz picnic my folks would have and conversations with Dave about academics, and his view of world events. My only regret is there were not more of them. It was always a pleasure to see you both together as the love you had for each other and the happiness it brought to you both was always apparent. It is our prayer that that happiness and love will comfort you in your time of grief and until you both meet again.



With all our Love,

Tim & Dona DeMott

Dear Mary,



Jeff and I send all our sympathy to you and your family following the loss of David. Although we knew that his death was coming, it has still been a shock and has felt like the end of an era.



Jeff and I knew David when we were first at Albright in the early 1970s, and we will never forget the hard work and the good times of those early years of friendship. We all pitched in to dig Barbara Fahy out of 5 feet of floodwater after Hurricane Agnes in 1972, and we’ve been through the ups and downs at the College and in our own lives since that time.



While we have all gone through several evolutions, David always remained true to his moral and ethical commitments, and he was a fine person. We will miss him a lot.



David’s relationship with you, and his ongoing relationship with his daughters gave him a wonderful and loving family life, and I know that he received a lot of happiness and satisfaction from that.



You are and will be in our thoughts at this difficult time.



Love,

Ann and Jeff

Carissima Mary,

tra i molti dolori che affliggono l’umana condizione, ci sono quelli dell’anima. Tra essi, quello indicibile della perdita delle persone care, i compagni di una vita, che hanno dato un senso al nostro cammino, alla nostra avventura terrena.



Spesso al dolore fisico è possibile rimediare, più difficile sono da sanare le ferite dell’anima.



Noi ci sentiamo stretti a te nel grande dolore, per la persona molto cara che ci ha lasciato, accrescendo la nostra solitudine che ci accompagnerà fino alla fine del nostro viaggio.

...La memoria si eccita pensando allo spazio che può essere "facilmente" attraversato.

Il pensiero mi precede e vuole esserti accanto. Esservi vicino.

Ciao Piero....

Mary,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Find comfort knowing that you are surrounded by the love and support of friends and family.

Patti Lauter

Dear Mary,



I’m sorry that I couldn’t be with you last Saturday. As misfortune would have it, I was at another memorial service in Washington. But surely I was thinking of you.



Of all the colleagues who met me when I arrived at Albright years ago, Dave always seemed the most interestingly inexplicable – this ex-marine, Pennsylvanian/ Cubanisto/ Communist/ Economist – and his presence made Albright a much more interesting place. And, of course, he was always the most dashing guy on campus! But you knew that. You and I also know that happiness doesn’t last as long as we’d like; it’s up to all of us to cherish the time we have. All my best wishes.

Dear Mary,



Knowing you and David is one of the

kinder joys of being a member of the

Albright family. My best prayers are

with you both. Love, Art Bromirski

Dear Mary, we believe that there is a kind of people who perceive that they are part of an immense mystery and bow to this mystery.

A kind of people who live with tenderness and respect for LIFE; people grateful to life who breathe not only by lungs but mainly by their heart. This kind of people are able to live here but will also be able to live THERE in the mystery because they had always looked for IT. We are sure David is one of them. Iva and Giancarlo Ciabattoni

I will miss this kind man and true gentleman. A friend through competitive shooting, and so much more. A modest, yet accomplished man, a tribute to the USMC and to mankind. Suffered his pain, and hornored life, quietly and peacefully. I shall remember him always.

Mary, I am so sad for you at this time and for all the hard times you have been through with your husband's illness. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary, what a great person David was. What he did in his life is unbelievable. And it is not only what he accomplished but how important it was for him to help people. You are so lucky to have shared your life with him. I know things will be hard now but you have a good friend in me. I love you Mary. Love Regina

Mary, So sorry for your loss,just know that your friends are all praying for you, as you go through this difficult time in your life. Your in my thoughts and prayers. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4 With Deepest Regrets, Connie Radwanski

Mary, What a lovely uplifting service. The two speakers delivered well thought out, pointed messages for those left behind of how a life is to be lived. David was still able to touch me and I'm sure others in this wonderful send off to eternity. The spanish choir was beautiful sounding even without knowing the words, and the grandchildren did a wonderful job. I'll be praying for continued strength for you and your family and look forward to joining you for lunch in the near future. As Jeff commented, I did not know David well, but I knew him well enough to want to know him more. In his love, Jeff and Lori

Dear Mary,

We were shocked and saddened to learn of David's death. There are many memories - especially of that period of time when you and David had found each other and had some questions to work out. We know that the whole community will miss David, but there are no words to share that can match the pain of loneliness that you are feeling now. We want you to know that as you walk this path, you are not walking alone. And someday the unbearable grief will become a bearable sorrow and you will be able to remember good things and grow more because of the nourishment that your relationship to Dave has given you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Bill and Betty Marlow

Dear Grammy, We believe that our beloved Papi (Davio) is with us every day - in the gifts he has given to our family by his gentle strength, humor, loving presence and insistence on things being done (or fixed) right (we wish he could see our backyard gate which is finally -- after too many years -- tip top). We have hummingbirds visiting us hourly in our tree in the backyard. Yesterday, Grace came running in from the backyard, yelling "Papi! Papi is in the tree!" insisting we come out and all stand at attention (and in honor), as we watched the bird and it watched us. We feel sure that he is with us. He would have liked our radical politics here in Oakland!! We all loved Papi and will miss his physical presence -- that big huggable man -- but know that he lives with us as we walk the earth, helping us to be better people and loving members of our family. With much love and admiration at your strength, Susan, Matt, Josie and Grace

A MAN NAMED DAVID.

A MAN WITHOUT AN EGO.

A MAN THAT MADE YOU FEEL LIKE A FRIEND.

A MAN OF MANY ACHIEVEMENTS.

A MAN WHO LOVED TO BE A MAN.

MARY;WE'VE BEEN BLESSED, AND IT HAS BEEN A PRIVILEGE TO HAVE KNOWN DAVID, AND YOU. DANNY

" TIME IS FOR EVER"

I always enjoyed our travels together when we drove to match competitions. Dave was an interesting man, didn't say much about himself unless I asked him. Our conversations made the miles slip by too soon. Always a gentleman, good company and a great sportsman. I'll miss him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary. Hope to see you soon.

David was such an ispiration to me in his last weeks. I spent much time at the house with Mary. He was such a loving, warm, compassionate man and tried to give me loving, helpful advice.. even as he was dying. I am such a better person for being close to he and Mary... I miss you, David. Love, Linda Moyer

David's gentle nature and humility are unmatched here on earth. In heaven, he'll probably rise to the top as well! David always allowed me and others to feel happy, peaceful and safe in his presence. Mom, he loved you so much. Carry that comfort with you always. My prayers, and love, are with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with my friend Cousin Mary and with her Family. With joy for your love and sadness for temporary separations, I hug you.

David: people's man; a spirit who mattered (you could see it in his eyes, hear it in his voice); always on target (posers and oppressors beware) straight to the eros/agape mark; beautiful; a mensch. And for Mary: “I love you, I depart from materials,/ I am as one disembodied, triumphant, dead." ("So Long"- Whitman)

Dear Cousin,

I recall great stories told with tender humor and sweet, caring eyes. I know the painful loss you feel and hope that your wonderful memories of you and Dave together will give you joy and comfort.



Love,

Martha Rizzio

Our family sends wishes for peace and strength in memory of David.

Our sincere condolances to the entire Schwartz family in the passing of Dave.

Mary-I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Words can't express how sorry I am for the loss of your beloved David...husband, father, teacher, and dear friend to many. I had David as a teacher and knew him as a friend...he will be missed by so many! I very much admired him and always respected him...what a great sense of humor he had! Mary, God Bless your family and may you cherish his memory forever! David, I salute you, Marine.

David knew that we are not here for a long time: we are here for a good time. Thoughtful, wise, and humorous, Tom and I are thankful that we got to share David's company. He and Mary make things better than they found them.

Mary,

We are so sorry that you have lost your prince. David was a class act. We're praying that you and your families will heal quickly and take comfort in your beautiful memories.

The Marinis

(Lisa, Joe, Jeanne, Lucia, Maria and families)

Dave was a true friend of mine, a good competitor and very helpful when it came to running the shooting matches at Guthsville Rod & Gun Club. I knew him for a number of years and was frequently his partner at the shoots at Reading and New Holland. I will miss him very much.

My condolences to the family in this time of loss. Dave was a wonderful colleague and friend. He is a very special part of the Albright community who will be remembered always with great fondness.

In Memoriam

(For David)



Curious friend

this one we call

Death.

Stopping suddenly

or slowly

this thing

we call Heart.

Then breaking

to bits

the empty rooms

with this thing

we call Silence.



Stunned

we find a corner

in the darkness

and wait...



Then curiouser

and curiouser

it comes...

the voice echoes

off wood and walls:

"Mary,

why are you weeping?"



The Heart soars

and sighs,

"Hallelujah!"

One's life is truly short, but their contribution is everlasting. To the family, I am truly sorry for your great loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Words are simply inadequate. It was a pleasure to work with David.

We did "cursillos" in 1992. I remember your first reflection in the ultreya "fishermen of men" your favorite cursillos song. One more saint in heaven. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Daddy, I love you!

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

While I was a student in a DCP Microeconomics course he taught, I had the pleasure of getting to know Dave a bit. He seemed to love to talk with the class about his travels to various countries (and his perception of the French!), his love of rifle practice and competition, and many of the lessons he'd learned throughout his life. He was much more than a professor, he was an educator and mentor on various levels. I'm grateful for the opportunity I was afforded to meet this exceptional man.



I send my sincere condolences to his wife and daughters...my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time!

How sad I am to see the passing of one of our faculty "lions." Dr. Schwartz has been an icon at Albright. He is gone but will live on in the memory of generations of Albrightians. My thoughts are with the Schwartz family at this difficult time.

Mary and family, please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of your husband, David. Frances's nephew, Barry Kulp and his wife, Louise.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, the few times I worked with Professor Swartz, he was very pleasant and always had nice words to say about Albright.

Lorraine Wentzel

Albright College, IT Services

you remain the love of my life

What a wonderful man & a dear friend. I'll miss "The Rabbi" terribly.

Dave was a very special person indeed. He followed his conscience which took him to many very special places. He was a good friend to me during a very difficult time in my life. I am quite saddened by his passing but I am proud of everything he accomplished during his lifetime. He has left an important spiritual and social legacy behind. If any of us could be inspired to follow in his footsteps even for a brief time the world would be a more peaceful place. Davide, Requiescat in Pace.

Dave was a very special person indeed. He followed his conscience which took him to many very special places. He was a good friend to me during a very difficult time in my life. I am quite saddened by his passing but I am proud of everything he accomplished during his lifetime. He has left aan important spiritual anc social legacy behind. If any of us could be inspired to follow in his footsteps even for a brief time the world would be a more peaceful place. Davide, Requiescat in Pace.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a good man and will be missed by so many. You have always been there for us. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

David was a beautiful soul. He made an Economics class enjoyable. He will be sorely missed.