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David Graifman, age 40, is missing and presumed deceased as a result of the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. He was a Vice President at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods located at 2 World Trade Center, 89th floor. He was a unique Equity Analyst since he followed the Specialty Finance, Bond, Title and Mortgage Insurance Industries. His pithy quotes were often sought by professional magazines and journals. David was a kind, tolerant, generous, intelligent, witty and caring human being, who lived life to the fullest. He was also an avid watch collector and Mets fan. David grew up in Rockland County, graduating from Ramapo High School in Spring Valley, the State University of New York at Buffalo and the Stern School of Business, New York University, where he obtained his MBA in Finance. David resided in Manhattan for the last 17 years and planned to move to a house in Irvington, NY this month. David will be forever missed by his entire family and his dear friends. He was a loving devoted husband to Christine Huhn, a cherished son to Ruth and Julius Graifman, loving brother of Gary and Brian Graifman, dear son-in-law of Marilyn and Richard Huhn. He is also survived by his many sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 7th at 1 pm at Temple Beth El of Spring Valley, 415 Viola Road, Spring Valley. Donations may be made in his name to David Graifman Scholarship Fund c/o Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, 747 Chestnut Ridge Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977. HELLMAN MEMORIAL CHAPELS 15 State Street, Spring Valley 845-356-8600

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Published by The Journal News on Oct. 6, 2001.

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