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David Kessler Obituary

David Arthur Kessler Dec. 12, 1946 - Dec. 30, 2005 David died peacefully after valiantly living with recurrent brain cancer over the span of 20 years. He lived every year as fully as possible, knowing how precious time was. David was a clothing designer and custom tailor extraordinaire, but his greatest passion was surfing in the Pacific Ocean. Beloved husband of Cynthia; much loved father of Dana; the best ever grandfather of Isaac; loving son of the late Arthur and Pauline Kessler; brother of the late Mark and Barbara Kessler. He is survived by his brother Robert Kessler and wonderful nieces and nephews. His life was deeply graced by kind and loving friends. Services will be private. Donations in his memory can be made to the National Brain Tumor Foundation of San Francisco, 22 Battery St., SF, CA 94111. McAvoy-O'Hara Co. (415) 668-0077

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 5, 2006.

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