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DAVID PEARCE Obituary
died at home in Manhattan on June 1st. He was the son of the late Henry and Sally Pearce and is survived by his sister Linda Rosensweig and brother-in-law Dr. Norton Rosensweig, nephew J.P. Rosensweig, and nieces Julie Schwartz and Laurie Blank. Totally dedicated to his patients, he practiced ophthalmology in Manhattan for over 40 years. He was a true renaissance man; devoted to the arts, music, literature, sailing and lacrosse. Funeral services are private.
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for DAVID PEARCE
Ken Auletta
May 28, 2025
I think about Davidoften, usually about his generosity. Ken Auletta
Ken Auletta
May 28, 2023
I think of David all the time. I chose my barber, Peter, because David recommended him. Every time I go to a doctor I wonder: Why do you lack the bedside manner of David Pearce? In a close play at home plate in Sag Harbor softball, David would devilishly use his foot brace to bock the plate. Always with a smile.
Ken Auletta
May 28, 2019
I keep David's memory alive in an unusual way. Every three weeks I grab my iPhone and under Contacts look up, "David's Barber." For years when I passed the barber shop on Lexington Avenue in the early morning I would see David seated in the barber chair. He said he went, if memory serves, a couple of times per week. Why? "I love Peter," he told me, "He gives a great haircut." More recently, when searching for a new barber, I recalled David's words. Once again, I followed David's words.
Judy Bergman
June 22, 2015
I learned so much from you, dear David. Rest in Peace. You will always be remembered for your wonderful qualities of which there are too many to list. Judy Bergman
Daniel & Joanna Rose
June 17, 2015
A man of parts, a fine doctor, a good friend whose intellectual curiosity was wide-ranging. He was as familiar with rare books as with college sports. His thoughtfulness to his friends knew no bounds. Our whole family mourns his death.
Karen Hunt-Kolczynski
June 15, 2015
So saddened by this news - David Pearce was a true gentleman and I will miss him.
David S. Rose
June 14, 2015
I was deeply saddened to hear of David's passing. Although almost a generation apart, I grew up with him as virtually another sibling, spending summers canoeing with him in East Hampton, discussing business and philosophy, sharing many good friends, and of course seeing him professionally for decades. He was a very special person and will be sorely missed.
June 13, 2015
David will be missed by his classmates from Lawrence High School, Class of l956. He was a good friend and an outstanding student. Rest in Peace David.
Avrom Doft
June 11, 2015
I was shocked when I read of David's passing. David was a friend of mine since Lawrence High School. Recently he was my opthalmologist. I always looked forward to seeing him and reminiscing about the old times. I remember playing softball with him in the Hamptons. He loved playing.
Arlene & I will miss him.
June 10, 2015
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Frank Lewis
June 10, 2015
David was my friend since our mothers wheeled us together in baby carriages. and a great buddy in youth and beyond. As my eye doctor i marveled at his competence and dedication. He left no stone unturned in his own treatment and in sending me to specialists. I will be very sad at the time of my scheduled appointment next week.
louise braver
June 10, 2015
I will miss you very much, David.
You were a dear friend, David and I will always fondly remember our drives in Palm Beach and greatly miss your spirited evening phone calls.
You were truly a man of all seasons,
Louise Braver
June 7, 2015
What a terrible shock. I will miss my friend, David
Rose Acton (Sag Harbor)
Les Hinton
June 7, 2015
Constant friend; exuberant companion; true polymath; fastidious caretaker of my dodgy eyes for almost 40 years. Deeply deeply saddening news.
Kath Raymond Hinton
June 6, 2015
A marvelous friend and meticulously caring doctor. I will miss our dinners, talking about music and books and mutual friends....but especially that loud, wonderfully infectious laugh.
Les Hinton
June 6, 2015
Constant friend; exuberant companion; true polymath; fastidious caretaker of my dodgy eyes for almost 40 years. Deeply deeply saddening news.
June 5, 2015
So sad to hear of this. He was such a big part of our family. Julian Koenig, Pim, Sarah, John and Antonia will miss him and think often of David.
David Steiner
June 5, 2015
I write with sadness and gratitude for the many years of consummate care and wonderful friendship that David gave and shared so generously with my parents, George and Zara, my wife Evelyne and me. He was unique, a wonderful doctor and human being, caring for others and celebrating life. We will not forget him.
William Stribling
June 5, 2015
On each of my visits to David's phenomenal office, he would ask what concerts I had attended. It was a pleasure to exchange that kind of information with him. His care and concern these many years is not replaceable. Hoping he will pack the Hermann Scherchen cd of Mahler's 7th Symphony I shared with him on his new journey. For a man of his cultural elegance, there are so many things to accompany him.
Gail Marks
June 5, 2015
David's presence looms now that he is gone. I will remember him as a teacher of generosity, kindness, and attention. So sad.
stuart brown
June 5, 2015
Our hearts are broken. A unique guy. A piece of our lives is gone.Sad sad
June 5, 2015
We will deeply miss David, whom we knew for years both as ophthalmologist and friend. His office waiting room was a wonderful picture gallery, of cartoon, "cuttings" and his own beautiful photographs of coastal Maine. We were lucky to have known him.
Marc and Babette Weksler
Avery Corman
June 5, 2015
David's empathy and concern for patients was unique. His reception room with its artwork and framed writing from esteemed artists and writers in his care was unique in its way. As was David. The Corman family was privileged to know him.
sharon corzine
June 4, 2015
David was a terrific doctor and a great friend. He would call and check on me and check with other doctors to assure my care. He loved to reminisce about the 'old days' when life was more refined as he was the ultimate refined gentleman. I will miss his many kindnesses.
WARREN HOGE
June 4, 2015
A STERLING MAN OF ENORMOUS CURIOSITY FOR WIDE RANGING SUBJECTS LIKE A JUST HEARD PERLMAN RECITAL OR THE LATEST HACKING JACKET FASHION FROM LONDON OR SPRING TRAINING IN FLORIDA WITH THE YANKEES. TO THE DELIGHT OF US, HIS MANY FRIENDS, HE HAD A CHILDLIKE EAGERNESS TO SHARE IT ALL, CONSTANTLY SENDING CLIPS (DAVID PREFERRED THE BRITISHISM 'CUTTINGS') THAT HE CORRECTLY GUESSED WOULD ENCHANT THE RECIPIENT. HIS WAITING ROOM, WITH ITS FRAMED AND SIGNED DRAWINGS AND CARTOONS AND APHORISMS, WAS EACH MORNING A SALON FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS. ONE FRAME SHOWCASED AN INTERNAL NEW YORK TIMES MEMO ADVISING THAT 'OPHTHAMOLOGIST' WAS ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY MISSPELLED WORDS IN THE PAPER AND WARNING, DO IT AGAIN AND YOU'LL LIKELY HEAR FROM A 'CERTAIN EAST SIDE EYE DOCTOR'. MANY FROM DAVID'S SALON HAVE PRECEDED HIM IN DEATH, AND I HOPE HE IS TOGETHER WITH THEM ALL AGAIN NOW.
Arthur barbanell
June 4, 2015
An awesome MD who exuded wit and charm as well as great knowledge
Vanessa Wassebar
June 3, 2015
David was so generous to my mother and others in his orbit, which grew and grew with time.
Donna Dolphin
June 3, 2015
David will be greatly missed by the Dolphin family. He was a wonderful friend.
June 3, 2015
Bryce and Phyllis chase send their sympathy. David so often called Bryce to discuss the Princeton Lacrosse games. He will be missed
Ken Auletta
June 3, 2015
Just a wonderful man.Yes, he was an awesome doctor,but what we remember most about David was his genuine interest in others. He'd call to report on our daughter's visits just to say her eyes were good. He'd call on a birthday, anniversary,making us wonder how he knew. He'd calling the early morning to see if we read something in the papers or to share news of a death. Now we share his death, and we're bereft.
June 3, 2015
A cherished friend and patient of long standing, David's interests extended far and wide. A real loss.
Dick Anderson
June 3, 2015
I'll remember our wonderful summers in Maine
And cherish our friendship always.
Roz Rothenberg
Cherry hill, NJ
Philip Harris
June 3, 2015
as a long term patient of David's I can only say that I am very sad. He was a truly decent and honorable person who cared deeply about his patients and his friends. he exuded that decency in every way.
susan rose
June 3, 2015
I will miss you at all our Carnegie Hall piano recitals. Who can I discuss Murray Perihia or Richard Goode with?
Arthur and Judith Judelsohn
June 3, 2015
Sympathies to the family...we will miss our long time cherished friend.
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