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David Dodes Obituary
David K. Dodes of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was the only child of George and Helen Klein Dodes and was born on April 29th 1937 in Brooklyn, NY. David was a proud graduate of Lafayette High School in Brooklyn, NY and held a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brooklyn College and a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from Cornell University. He is survived by his wife, Blanche Leder Dodes and their three children and spouses: Susan L. Dodes and Jeffrey V. Jones, Dr. Glenn L. Dodes and Lisa Buckman Dodes and Jeffrey L. Dodes and Cyndi Dodes. He is also survived by his seven beloved grandchildren: Michelle Dodes, Nicole Dodes, Spencer Jones, Evan Dodes, Austin Dodes, Ellis Jones and Abigail Dodes. David had a distinguished career in urban planning throughout the tri-state area and as a local community leader and state legislator. He served as the President of the Hamden Town Council in the late 1970s as well as representing the 88th district of Hamden and North Haven as State Representative in the Connecticut legislature's House of Representatives. He was a longtime member of Mishkan Israel Synagogue in Hamden and served many years as a little league coach for his sons in both Hamden Baseball and Hamden Youth football. His passions included his family, music of all types and the New York Giants of which he was a fan for over 75 years.
Funeral service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in David's name to The Brooklyn College Annual Fund, www.brooklyn.cuny.edu and look for the support BC tab. The Weller Funeral Home, 424 Elm St., New Haven is in charge of arrangements. To sign a memorial book please visit:
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David Schreff
March 19, 2021
Blanche and family,
All of us remember David’s devotion to family, public service and community contributions. May his memory always be a blessing to sustain you.
David Schreff
March 25, 2019
Dear Blanche and Dodes family,
All of the Schreffs (Michael, David, Josh and Melissa) send our love and heartfelt condolences to you at this sad time. David was such a beloved family man, and long time community contributor. When Anita Schreff (of blessed memory) and Blanche grew the Kaplan Test Prep Center in New Haven, David cheerfully donated his knowledge, support and sense of humor to each of them. He had the gift of giving of his time and wisdom, with kindness to all.
His memory will always be a beloved blessing.
The Schreff Family
Judy Luber
March 25, 2019
Our sincerest condolences to the Dodes family. We have been friends of David and Blanche for many years. David will be missed.
Love,
Judy and Mal
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