David Bernard Wolinsky
1959 - 2018
David Bernard Wolinsky
1959 - 2018
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BORN
1959
DIED
2018
David Wolinsky Obituary
David is preceded in death by his parents Harold (aka Sonny) Wolinsky, and Tina Wolinsky (nee Blumert). David is survived by two beautiful daughters Shaina Wolinsky and Emma Wolinsky and his sister, Maya Herscowitz of Akron. They will remember David most fondly for his love of music, animals and the Jewish Community to which he served. The family is grateful for the support and kindness shown to David by the members and staff of the Jacksonville Jewish Center and the generosity of Rabbi Jonathan Lubliner.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, February 22 in Chesterland Memorial Park, 11521 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland. The family will receive friends IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICES UNTIL 8 PM at the residence of Susan Raphaely, Shaina and Emma Wolinsky, 2863 Sulgrave Rd., Beachwood.
Funeral arrangements in Cleveland under the direction of BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL (800) 448-2210
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Tom Sudow
February 23, 2018
I had the privilege of knowing David and working with him during his time a Park Synagogue. Together we create the family service for the High Holidays. Every time I met David, I would leave with smile on my face. His dedication to his family and to Judaism was a driving force in his life and he was a role model. Even discussions with my sons over Professional Wrestling, were meant to keep them involved and to see him as friend and not just a Cantor/Teacher. The Jewish community was a better place because of David's dedication and love. He will be missed by all who knew him and all he touched. His daughters should know that there father was a remarkable person and that he was very proud of them. May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion. The world is a little less bright today with David no longer in it, but his memory endures for all he touched.
Estee Gold
February 22, 2018
So sorry for your personal loss and the loss in the Jewish Community at large. I had the honor to work with David as I hired him as one of my teachers at Temple Beth Shalom in Hudson Ohio. He certainly was instrumental in instilling the love of Torah, the love for The State of Israel, and menchlechkite to our students and their families.
May David's memory be a blessing.
Andry Scholem
February 22, 2018
No words can describe my sadness. Great - GREAT - man. A true joyful company. He will be missed, DEARLY. May his memory be for a blessing.
Andry & Eric
Lauren Senderoff
February 21, 2018
So sorry to hear about your loss. We knew Cantor Wolinsky from Temple Beth Shalom in Hudson and he will be missed.
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Randy Katz
February 21, 2018
We enjoyed having Cantor chant at our high holiday services at Beth El. He was in my older sisters class and I always looked up to him as a mentor and a friend. He will be missed...
Michael Sokol
February 20, 2018
I have fond memories of David growing up in Akron, Ohio. He was a nice person with very nice parents. He was a good friend with a lovely voice. May his memory serve as a blessing to every person he touched. I will say Kaddish for him.
February 20, 2018
I am so saddened to read this. David was my son's Bar Mitzvah teacher at Park Synagogue. His dedication to Jewish education was amazing. He will be truly be missed.
Len Rose & Joanne Beck
February 20, 2018
Cantor Wolinsky was a thoughtful and pleasant man. It was wonderful to sing along with him at Temple Beth Shalom in Hudson, Ohio. David's voice always covered everyone's off-key singing. He was a great cantillation (chanting) teacher; he prepared our son Benjamin to be a bar mitzvah.
It is so sad and way too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with his sister and daughters.
Wendy Hess
February 20, 2018
David was so patient and kind when working with our son as he prepared for his Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Shalom in Hudson. We appreciated his help so much and are shocked and sad to learn that he is gone. We offer our condolences to all of his family and friends.
Alvin Nagel
February 20, 2018
David was a childhood friend of mine from grade school through adulthood. We lost touch with each other over the years and I'm sad to hear of his passing. Prayers for David and his family.
Laurel Gress
February 20, 2018
This is such a shock. I've known David ever since he was a teenager and a choir member at Beth El Congregation in Akron. He served as guest cantor at our High Holiday services just a few years ago. My thoughts and condolences to his family.
Robin Selinger
February 20, 2018
Remembering David's incredible dedication to Jewish education at Temple Beth Shalom in Hudson. My condolences to the family on the loss of their beloved father and brother.
Ron and Rita Rose
February 19, 2018
We are very sorry to hear this. We knew David from Temple Am Shalom. He had a lot more life to live...
Eddie Schwartz
February 19, 2018
I am so saddened by this. I
Kim Strausser/Miller
February 19, 2018
Our condolences to David's family. Cantor Wolinsky trained our son for his Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Shalom in Hudson. We will always remember his high spirits and terrific training.
Diane Ash
February 19, 2018
Omg. What a sweet person. Nice to everyone. So sad to hear this. Prayers for the family.
Blake Sugarberg
February 19, 2018
I am truly sorry. David was a good friend. Blake Sugarberg
Robert Ramnytz
February 19, 2018
David was one of my best friends from childhood up until his passing. I am so honored to have known such a great person, and I am extremely saddened to have lost such an important person in my life at such a young age. I will miss him deeply and will cherish the memories we had together.
Laura Drippon (Cohen)
February 18, 2018
May G-d bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was friends and a classmate of Davids at Hillel Academy . He had a wonderful spirit and full of joy. I know he will be missed by all. May we all remember all the good times that we have with David. Truly a good person.
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