David John Suomi

David John Suomi, age 51, of Princeton, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2024.
David was born on June 30, 1973 in Naples, FL. He attended schools in West Windsor, NJ, and graduated from Princeton Day School in 1991. At PDS, he was a member of the varsity tennis and soccer teams. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, where he was also a member of SAE fraternity.
David had an extended career in Finance, working as an Equity Sales Trader and Equity Analyst in New York, Los Angeles, and London. He was active in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC youth mentoring program.
He is survived by his mother Barbara, his father Marvin, and his brother Peter (Elizabeth) and his sister Amanda Gorrie (Robert). David deeply loved his four nephews and niece, Noah, Isla, and Leo Gorrie and Finn and Price Suomi. He is also survived by his half-siblings Josh, Jacob, and Grace Suomi. David was predeceased by his grandparents Henry and Sonia Kaufman of Naples, FL and William and Hulda Suomi of Wakefield, MI.
David was a caring big brother and a loyal friend to so many. He loved to spend time in warm weather, sitting on the beach, and traveling. He was a competitive tennis player in his youth, and he also enjoyed music, gardening, and all sports, but most of all, Michigan football.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton at 11:00am on Friday, September 20, 2024 followed by a reception at the church. All are welcome. Private burial services will be held at the Princeton Cemetery for family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in David's honor to the following organizations: Motts Children's Hospital is in Ann Arbor, MI or the Princeton Tennis Program. More information on services and donations can be found at www.matherhodge.com.
Condolences and memories of David can be shared on his tribute wall at www.matherhodge.com.