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David Tolmach Obituary
David Michael Tolmach, Esq., passed away suddenly on Tuesday,
October 11,2016, at his Manhattan home.
David was born on August 21, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY to Dr. Jesse and Hazel(Mitchel) Tolmach. He graduated from Lynbrook HS,Duke University,Columbia Business School and NYU Law School. He joined the law firm of Jackson,Lewis, Krupman and Schnitzler. He retired as a senior partner from that firm.
He enjoyed his many walks in Central Park, happily accompanied by his beloved partner of 25 years, Brigitte Taul, as well as their frequent travels.
David is survived by Brigitte, by his only child, Amanda Tolmach-Schnur
(mother/former wife Emma Tolmach), his beautiful granddaughter , Olivia 12, son-in-law Steve Schnur, his sister Margaret(Tolmach) Proudfoot, his niece Johanna(Proudfoot) Sheinbaum and her husband, Scott, and great-nephews Noah, 12 and Alex 8.
He will be greatly missed by those who were fortunate to to have known him.
Olivia and I love you very much daddy! I am really going to miss you!
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Memories and Condolences
for David Tolmach
Sponsored by Brigitte Taul.
Sandra Leong
March 18, 2019
Dear Brigitte, I was shocked to find this with David's passing. I have been thinking about him and so saddened by this. I'll missed his stories telling and awesome laughs. I'm very sorry for your lost. Sandra from Bumble and Bumble
Robert Lessne
October 31, 2016
Played football with David. He was a good sport.
Nancy Gregory DeVries
October 22, 2016
So sad to learn this. David was my classmate at Lynbrook High School. Years followed where we lost touch except for reunions of our Class of 1953. More recently we connected again as we both loved going to the opera at the Met in New York, and enjoyed the music together.
I will miss him, his infectious smile and laugh, his happy attitude. It is my great pleasure to have known him. Such wonderful memories. My husband and I hold the family in our thoughts.
October 22, 2016
Dave was in my class At Lynbrook High School. We were good friends and he was welll liked by all.
Best wishes, Paul Ringenbach San Antonio, Texas
Dave in high school. Later, he was always voted the "most well preserved!"
October 22, 2016
A beautiful day with David, 2016
Stephne Scott
October 21, 2016
Stephne Scott
October 20, 2016
Dear Amanda: it was a pleasure laughing with you about so many great stories, we both can relate to. Although I've never met you, your dad spoke of you often. When you got married & had Olivia, his world became brighter. He always had a sparkle in his eyes. Your dad was my 1st boss at Jackson Lewis. We worked well together. I had his blessings through marriage and three children. When David left JL, he promised to keep in touch. That he did. We spoke on birthdays, holidays and met for lunch. He always wanted a family update. I'm blessed to have had lunch with him, a few months ago and was looking forward to seeing him in November. He will be missed. Sending blessings your way
Peter Greenberg
October 16, 2016
Many years ago, we became good friends when Amanda and our boys were young children. We will always remember playing football at the Marion Street School, enjoying summers at the beach, our tennis matches which never ended, skiing vacations and the many wonderful parties and family holidays together.
His unforgettable smile and sunny disposition will live in our hearts forever.
Elke and Peter
Mary Ellen Grimes
October 16, 2016
David's passing was a shock to all and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him
October 16, 2016
I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Dave Tolmach. He was a longtime, dear friend who went to Lynbrook High School with my late husband Jerry McShea. Jerry passed away last July and Dave attended Jerry's wake in Rockville Centre. He seemed very healthy. My sympathies to Dave's daughter Amanda. May your Dad rest in peace. Prayers for you and your family. Nancy McShea
October 16, 2016
I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Dave Tolmach. He was a longtime, dear friend who went to Lynbrook High School with my late husband Jerry McShea. Jerry passed away last July and Dave attended Jerry's wake in Rockville Centre. He seemed very healthy. My sympathies to Dave's daughter Amanda. May your Dad rest in peace. Prayers for you and your family. Nancy McShea
Patricia Berkowitz
October 14, 2016
Dearest Amanda, Steve & Olivia,
I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Those we love never leave us, they are always in our hearts and live on in our memories. Wishing you peace and love...
Amanda
October 13, 2016
daddy, I can't believe you are gone. I am going to miss your booming voice, your laugh, your great stories, but most of all you.
I love you daddy!
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