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He was married on September 13, 1964 to Jean Cohen. They raised two kids, Cheri and Bob. David worked for several retail businesses as a toy and sporting goods buyer, a sales rep for pools and spas and for the last 30 years had a business at the Raynham Flea Market.
David was an avid Boston sports fan. He loved the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots and Bruins. He loved spending time with his family and celebrating holidays together. He was very proud of his grandchildren and was devoted to his family.
David is survived by his wife Jean, son Bob and wife Jen, daughter Cheri and husband Randy and grandchildren, Kayla (husband Nick) and Jacob (wife Charis).
Services will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 @11:00am at Schlossburg Chapel, 824 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021. Internment at Pride of Brockton Cemetary, Stoughton, MA. Shiva will be held immediately after from 3:00-7:30PM at the home of Cheri and Randy in Lakeville.
Donations in David's memory may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Kraft Family Building, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110, 617-457-8500 or The American Cancer Society: Donate.cancer.org.
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Lori Pessin Lafargue
August 21, 2025
The 3 Cousins...I love this photo from around 1948 when they were 5 years old. Look at Dave, so dapper in his wool coat and Fedora! And that grin says he knows he´s looking swell! I always wanted to pinch those cheeks but never dared. I did kiss them, though! Love you, cousin Dave!
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