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David Kentoff Obituary

David Richard Kentoff of Jupiter, FL, died peacefully on December 5, 2022. He was born on July 26, 1937 in Chicago, IL, to Jacob and Edith Kentoff. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan Lipp Kentoff. David is survived by his devoted wife Rosanne Kentoff, loving sons Michael of Washington, DC and Eric of Jupiter, FL; cherished granddaughter Lucy, and daughters-in-law Maureen (Meharg) and Renee (Ellis). After graduating from Von Steuben Metropolitan High School in Chicago, he completed both undergraduate studies and law school at Northwestern University. He moved his family to the Washington, DC area to work at the law firm of Arnold & Porter until his retirement in 2007. Aside from being a successful litigator and Partner at Arnold and Porter, David will be remembered for his integrity and wonderful sense of humor. He had a lifelong enthusiasm for sports, especially baseball and golf. Mostly, David was a loyal, loving friend to so many wonderful people. He will be dearly missed by his family and all the people who had the good fortune to know him. Graveside service will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, 11 a.m. at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, 14321 Comus Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871. In lieu of flowers, kindly make any donations in David's memory to Scripps Research (scripps.edu). Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 11, 2022.

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Murray Bring

December 5, 2025

I think of David often; I realize how much I miss him. I hope he is resting in
peace.

Jerry-(jerald) lavin

December 20, 2022

JUST rec'd the news of David Passing. Makes me sad for the loss of this Larger than life person. we go to back before teenagers. He was and his memory is Impactful!! many stories and great memories. Best to all that loved him and knew him. J

Martin Siegel

December 14, 2022

Wishing you peace and good memories.
May David´s memory be for a blessing.

Martin Siegel (cousin)

Family (Z"L)
Sol & Bertha Cohen-grandparents
Edith Cohen Kentoff
Berenice Cohen Finkel
Ruby Cohen Siegel

Gary M Adelman

December 11, 2022

David and I were friends from our days at Von Steuben High School and MIchigan State University. After David moved to Washington DC, we lost contact. I will always remember him has a good and dear friend and I will look back at the times we had fondly.

Gary

Murray Bring and Kay Delaney

December 10, 2022

David was a very close friend and we shall miss him the rest of our lives.

Gerald and JoAnn Chasen

December 9, 2022

We send our love and deepest sympathy to Michael and Eric on the passing of their beloved father David.

Most sincerely,
JoAnn and Jerry Chasen

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11:00 a.m.

Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park

14321 Comus Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871

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Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care, Inc.

170 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852

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