ISENBERG, DAVID C., Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
73, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was born in Providence, the son of the late Jacob and Dorothy (Sherman) Isenberg.
David was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence and Boston University. He was a founder of Chex Finer Foods, and served as the company's President for 25 years. He was a board member of: Temple Beth El, Temple Emanu-El, Providence Children's Museum, Friends of Rochambeau Library, Miriam Hospital Board of Governors, Camp Jori and Providence Rotary.
David cared deeply about and generously supported many community organizations and programs including: Jewish Alliance of Greater RI – Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center, Isenberg Family Playground, Children's Playground at Temple Habonim; Jewish Family Service of RI - Isenberg Family Kosher Nutrition Program & Isenberg Music Series; Providence Public Library; Isenberg Family Children's Library; Temple Beth-El – Isenberg Atrium & Isenberg Family Fund; The Wheeler School - Isenberg Auditorium; and Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Isenberg Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
He is survived by his children Michael Isenberg, Jeremy Isenberg, and Rachel Isenberg; former wife Dianne Isenberg; daughters in law Karen Isenberg and Amanda Isenberg; grandchildren Sophie, Caleb, Lily and Samantha; and companion Nancy Maloney.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 15th at 12:30PM at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave, Providence with burial in Sons of Israel and David Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish Family Service 959 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. Shiva will be held at the residence of Amanda and Jeremy Isenberg, Tuesday following interment and 7-9pm; Wednesday 3-5pm and 7-9pm; Thursday 3-5pm and 7-9pm; and Friday 2-4pm. For information and condolences, www.SugarmanSinai.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 14, 2016.

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November 29, 2016

Dear Jeremy, Michael and Rachel, I just learned of your father's passing. I am so terribly sad. He was a great lover of music, advocate for music education, and supporter of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School. We sat in the same row at The VETS for the Philharmonic's concerts. He was there in September and seemed vigorous as ever. I am truly sorry for your loss. I will miss him.

David Beauchesne, Executive Director
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School

gerald aiello

November 17, 2016

to David's family, my most heartfelt sympathy to all of you.

David, was more than a salesman to me. over the years we developed a true and genuine friendship as we shared many stories and jokes. he was a great American, we both graduated from Boston university. we often took the time for coffee and lunch. the years passed by and sadly I missed opportunities to visit him at the office.

my affection and respect to his family , I hope is truly felt.

sincerely, Gerry Aiello shalom

Jeff Krinsky

November 16, 2016

Dear Isenberg family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
With deep sympathy we send you our most sincere condolences. Cherish the memories.
Peace Love & Light

Jeff Krinsky

Tara Harless

November 15, 2016

Deepest Sympathy to the Isenberg family. Mr. Isenberg was always so nice to me and expressed interest in the products I sold to Chex. I always enjoyed seeing him at the Chex show every year. Tara Harless

November 15, 2016

With deepest sympathy. Heather Paul SFA

November 15, 2016

Jeremy & Michael, Bernadette and I would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your families with the loss of your dad. Unfortunately, I did not know your dad well, however, when given the opportunity to meet him for the first time in the last year I found him to be extremely engaging, professional and a true gentleman. You should be extremely proud of what he had accomplished personally and professionally and I wish you great success building your business and advancing David's legacy.
With deepest sympathy, Bill Breheny.

November 15, 2016

With deepest sympathy. Stephen F. Hall

Alan Grate

November 15, 2016

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I met David many years ago when we were both sailing students at J World and we stayed in touch. We managed to get together for breakfast when I was in Newport last summer and I fully expected to see him again in the near future. He was a great guy and I will miss him.

Stephen Martineau

November 14, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 14, 2016

Dear Issenberg family,

Richard and I were so saddened to hear about your dad''s passing. He fought so hard to live and to enjoy more time with all of you. He left us way too young.

Being a classmate of his since 1961, we always had fun. His classmates will surely miss him, especially me.

Unfortunately we are out of town and won't be able to be at the funeral or shiva. We just wanted to hug you to tell you how much we care.

Please accept our deepest sympathies to you all. We have lost a good friend. Keep all your wonderful memories of him deep in your hearts and treasure them. Just remember our thoughts, our prayers and our love are with you.

Hugs
Linda & Richard Mittleman.

Barbara Bandel

November 14, 2016

My deepest condolences to Michael, Karen, Jeremy, Amanda, Rachel, Dianne, Nancy, Samantha, Sophie, Caleb, and Lily. May David Rest In Peace.

Evan Saltzman

November 14, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have nothing but fond memories of David and your entire family. My thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.

Andrea Leigh Kaufman

November 14, 2016

Jeremy and Michael:
No words can express or console...just know our thoughts are with you at this difficult time and know that we all have wonderful memories of David.
Warm Regards
Larry & Paula Kaufman, Andrea Leigh Kaufman and Matthew Frois
Rockwell Imports, Inc.

Tony and Joe Lena An old customer of Chex foods for over 40 years

November 14, 2016

So very sorry for you loss . May David Rest In Peace

Bill Finnegan

November 14, 2016

Peggy and I send our condolences to the Isenberg family. I had the great privilege and honor to meet and work with David and his sons on many occasions in building a business between our companies. David was always gracious, respectful, wise - an authentic class act and his sons learned from him the value of entrepreneurship and authentic relationships. He used to tease me for being Irish. We always laughed together the times we met. Such a great man. He always had a smile; I will miss him a great deal and he taught me much about business and relationships and true partnership though he has no clue he did so. Probably as he would wish this so. Bless him and his family in their time of sadness and may they carry on his generous legacy.
Bill Finnegan

billy fisher

November 14, 2016

Grief is the price we pay for love. We are such stuff Dreams are made on; And our little life is rounded with a sleep. David, you are such a gentle soul.
-billy fisher

David Hunter

November 14, 2016

David and I became friends through Rotary as we worked on several projects. This past August we spent a fine day sailing on Anam Cara out of Jamestown, taking advantage of a beautiful southwest breeze and warm Sun. I am sad now knowing it was our last. He was a natural on the helm. God bless you David and your family. My condolences to all.

Scott Harding

November 14, 2016

I'll long remember how David lived. I always admired his ability to balance leadership skills while maintaining compassion.
We'll miss him very much.
Scott & Danielle Harding

November 14, 2016

Dear Michael and Karen and the entire Isenberg family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in the days and weeks and months to come. Debby Levine and Chris Timmerman

November 14, 2016

Our deepest sympathy for the Isenberg family. God bless you all.

Lantman's Market
Hinesburg, Vermont

November 14, 2016

David, roommate, pledge and fraternity brother, special friend for over 70 years. He will be missed.
With deepest sympathy to Nancy and the family.

Bert Fingerhut Palo Alto CA

November 14, 2016

David was a great inspiration to all. I remember calling on him in Attleboro MA , he was so helpful and kind, He will be missed, with our very deepest Sympathy to all of you, Carla Newman, Harold W Young Co..

Tom O'Shaughnessy

November 14, 2016

Celebrating a great guy as well as a life well lived. I will forever cherish the time I spent with your dad. The Finer in Chex's Finer Foods was largely because of David and the boys and young lady. Class family all around.

Dan Hughes

November 14, 2016

David helped me at Maple Grove Farms and Celtic Marketing, Food Brokers. He did a great deal for the Speciality Food Industry and he will be missed.

Brian and Monila Junkins

November 14, 2016

Dear Isenberg family, we are so very sorry to hear this news. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's Grace be with you all and help carry you forward during this sad and difficult time.

November 14, 2016

From all of us at Carl Brandt, Inc., our condolences to the Isenberg family.

Glenda and Lazar Labush

November 14, 2016

David was a dear friend who will sorely missed. We shared many good times together. Our very deepest sympathy to all of you, and may G-d give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time.

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