David Peskowitz

1955 - 2023

David Peskowitz obituary, 1955-2023, Clinton, NY

David Peskowitz

1955 - 2023

BORN

1955

DIED

2023

David Peskowitz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mark C. Bentz Funeral Service, Inc. from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2023.
David Peskowitz, 67, of Clinton, formerly of Schuyler, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 1, 1955 to the late Jerome and Lorraine Peskowitz of Hunter, NY. David was half owner of D & D Wholesale, Inc., flower distributors for over 20 years and recently retired.

He loved gardening and his flowers. He also enjoyed watching Syracuse basketball games in his chair. David was an easy man to love and he really loved his spouse, Vaseah.

David is survived by his longtime partner, Vaseah McMichael; his former wife, Susan Peskowitz; his daughter, Sara Peskowitz; his sons, Aaron Peskowitz and Robert McMichael; his granddaughters, Isabella and Kayla Ogden; his brothers, Barry Peskowitz and Michael Peskowitz; his sister, Joanne Peskowitz; his God children, Ajaia, Artemis and Azaria Mayo; his sisters-in-law, Brenda Mayo, Andrea McMichael and Yvonne McMichael; his good friend, Sheila Holliman; and his brother-in-law, Ronnie McMichael. He was also loved by his friend and physician, Dr. Jerry Love.

A small service for the family took place on Thursday, January 12 in Hunter, NY.

Please consider donations in David's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Mark C. Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., New Hartford.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Mark C. Bentz Funeral Service, Inc.

13 Oxford Road, New Hartford, NY 13413

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