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David Katz Obituary

David M. Katz Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8. Born April 11, 1955, in South San Francisco. A 1973 graduate of El Camino High School (where he was known as "Stats Katz" for his statistical work with many of the sports teams) and a 1977 graduate of UC Davis, majoring in entomology. His mission in life was to follow the Jewish commandment for repairing the world, which he fulfilled by tutoring young people and helping them to succeed in school and therefore in life. He developed a tutoring company and created the Young Einstein Society, hiring teens for peer tutoring. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Dorothy. He is survived by his sister, Ann Katz Meisner, of Bellevue WA. Graveside service on Monday, June 13, 2:00 pm, at Salem Memorial Park, 1171 El Camino Real in Colma. Donations to Peninsula Temple Sholom, 1655 Sebastian Drive, Burlingame CA 94010.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2011.

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Stephanie Gelman-O'connor

July 3, 2011

David impacted my life many years ago. He gave me a better way to handle my finances and thereby made my life a better place to be. He had an amazing mind and exuberance that was contagious and that’s how I'll always remember him. I am more than surprised at his passing and very sick at heart.

julia johnson

June 17, 2011

david was a close family friend and will be missed by my father, mother, fiance, and myself. we tried to reach him for the past several months and were shocked and deeply upset by the news. We didn't learn about this tragedy until a visit to his apartment due to our growing concern. Our love and prayers are and always will be with his family and friends.

Kimberly Wiefling

June 15, 2011

I'm grateful to have been touched by Dave's energy and passion for transforming the world for the better.

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