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ZINMAN--David Handler, 92, died peacefully on Fe-bruary 12, 2023. Born October 6, 1930 in NYC to Meyer and Florence Zinman. David received a BA and Masters in Journalism from Columbia. He served as a Lieutenant in the Navy during the Korean War, and met the love of his life, Sara, while stationed in Norfolk, VA. In 1969, David won a fellowship for science writing at Columbia and spent his career as a medical and science journalist for Newsday. David wrote several books including "The Day Huey Long Was Shot" and "50 Classic Motion Pictures." An avid runner, David ran marathons and road races late into his life. He spent his retirement writing feature pieces for the Horry Independent, creating plays, and teaching film history. David is survived by his children Caroline, Daniel (Lauren) and Elizabeth; and grandchildren Matthew, Samantha and Ava. If we could have picked, we would have picked him. Condolences and full obit at: https://www.dignitymemor ial.com/obituaries/everett -wa/david-zinman-11153647.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 19, 2023.

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Bess Gagliano Salomon

September 24, 2024

So sorry to learn of David Zinman´s passing. I neglected to leave my name, Bess Gagliano Salomon. I used to love read his articles in the Science section of Newsday when u was growing up in Lynbrook Long Island ny and he inspired me to study science in college. He is missed.

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