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1960
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2017
David Modell Obituary
The son of former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell, he served as the team’s president from 1996 to 2004, when the team was sold to a new ownership group led by Steve Biscotti. The younger Modell oversaw the negotiations of player contracts as well as running other aspects of the team’s business. He also influenced the decision to hire coach Brian Billick, who led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory in 2000.
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Born Aug. 16, 1960, to actress Patricia Breslin, he and his brother, John, were adopted by Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell after he married their mother in 1969. David began working on game days for the Browns at age 14. He would go on to serve in the team’s ticket office and public relations department; he later started the first team marketing division in the NFL.
Following the contentious relocation of the franchise from Cleveland, Ohio, to Baltimore, Maryland, Modell was instrumental in the selection of the team’s name and colors. He strove to make the Ravens a winning team as well as a model business.
“We aspire to be the best business organization. We want to set the standard on and off the field,” he declared after being named team president.
After the sale of the Ravens, he became involved in a new business, 3ality Digital, focusing on the 3-D image capture of entertainment like sporting events.
Modell is survived by his wife, Michel, and six children.
Memories and Condolences
for David Modell
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Spirit is Always & Everywhere
Charlotte
May 25, 2017
Each Thursday I tuned into Armstrong Williams' show on Sirius mainly because David Modell was co-host. His point of views were always seasoned with kindness and patience. Peace and blessings to his family
January 25, 2017
My deepest sympathy. May Almighty God grant you peace. Jer 29:11
~ With deepest sympathy ~ Isaiah 25:8
January 22, 2017
Dear Modell Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May fond memories of your beloved David and God's promise to wipe away the tears from all faces bring you comfort during this difficult time.
robert hill
January 21, 2017
You will always be remembered for what you did for sports for the city of Cleveland. May you be in warm hands.
Peggy Klosek
January 20, 2017
Dear Michel and family,
It's okay to hurt and it's okay to cry.
I am saddened to hear of your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers, peace, and blessing,
Peggy (Emmel) Klosek, MD.
Jim Considine
January 19, 2017
David was the most personable person I ever met in the sports business. His passing is heart breaking.
Sidney Jones
January 18, 2017
My sincere condolences at times such as this,few words of comfort maybe all that you can bear,so rely on God of all comfort and he will comfort you every morning in times of distress Isaiah 33:2.
STEVE YOUNG
January 17, 2017
YOUR WARM HEART AND YOUR WARM SMILE AND SHARING BALTIMORE RAVENS AS SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS WITH YOU. YOU WERE ALWAYS LOVING CARING NICE AND KIND. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. YOUR RAVEN FAN AND YOUR RAVEN FRIEND. LOVE PATTY YOUNG AND STEVE YOUNG BALTIMORE RAVENS MARYLAND
Sandy B.
January 17, 2017
So sorry for the family and dear friends of Mr. Modell. May the hope in a future ressurection and a chance to see loved ones again give them comfort until that time arrives.
Donna
January 17, 2017
Thank You for bringing the Ravens to Baltimore!
Rip!
January 16, 2017
thank you for all you have done for baltimore
Jack Buchanan
January 16, 2017
A very young man RIP Sir I'm a born and raised Washington Redskins fan but David Modell almost changed me into a Ravens fan when they won the super bowl in 2000 I think and he's crying yelling holding the trophy over his head and when he spoke he spoke like he was your friend.Thoughts to Modell Family
January 16, 2017
What a shock to know Mr. Modell has died at such a young age. Deepest condolences to his wife and children.
January 16, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
January 16, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Mr. Modell. My prayers are with you and your family.
January 15, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
sandy
January 15, 2017
May the God of comfort be with your family.
January 15, 2017
In his life, David found venues to invest himself and to receive commensurate dividends.
He enjoyed family and will be missed. Psalms 90:12,14.
January 15, 2017
After much suffering David is now at peace, joyously reunited with his mother and father. Prayers and blessings to his wife and children.
- Steve Bohnenkamp, Georgetown TX
cpj Peace be with you ..
January 15, 2017
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
noah cluster
January 15, 2017
RIP David. This disease will continue to take lives and destroy families I hope Ravens fans will donate to research in you name.
marty domres
January 15, 2017
The Modell family , particularly Art and David , did so much for the city of Baltimore. All too soon David is with his mother and father again ... God Bless the family and friends of David Modell.
Paul and Mary Obrecht
January 15, 2017
We are both sadden to hear of davids passing, our thoughts are prayers are with you.
D E
January 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy in your loss of your love one. Isa.51:12
January 14, 2017
May the God of peace and comfort be with the family during this difficult time.
Jane Dowling
January 14, 2017
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
Adrian Barnette
January 14, 2017
We'll miss you !
MML
January 14, 2017
Beloveds, I am truly saddened to hear about Mr. David Modell's passing. He certainly made a name for himself and will surely be missed. May the memory of him live in your hearts and in God's book of life . . .
January 14, 2017
May the hearer of prayer comfort you throughout this most difficult time.
Matthew 21:22
Victoria
January 14, 2017
I am very sorry to the friends and family for the loss. Soon there will come a time when we will never have to grieve the loss of a loved one in death ever again. Ish 25:8
January 14, 2017
My sympathy to the family.
Comfort to you during this time of sorrow.
Re 21:4 and will wipe away every tear out of their eyes, and death will no longer exist, nor will mourning nor outcry nor pain any longer exist, because former things are gone
Elizabeth
BILL
January 14, 2017
R.I.P. SIR
January 14, 2017
David was a gentleman in my experience with him. Thoughts go out to his surviving family. May they cherish the many fine memories and find comfort at Isaiah 65 verse 17.
Christopher Maduri
Cleveland
M B
January 14, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeanette and James Johnson
January 14, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of - the God who gives comfort. ( Psalms 83:18 )
Carolyn Lawrence
January 14, 2017
I offer my condolences to the family. Stay strong. Remember to "throw ALL your anxiety on GOD, because he cares for YOU."
Tammy Gerges
January 14, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that he cares. 1 Peter 5:6&7 assures us "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time, while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."
January 14, 2017
Sincere condolences on your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time.
A Gull
January 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Modell family on losing David. May the God of comfor strengthen and comfort all of you on this very sad occasion.
Lynn
January 14, 2017
My condolences to the family and friends. Draw close to God for comfort and strength during this difficult time.
AD
January 14, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 14, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
carlotta
January 13, 2017
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Modell family and friends at this difficult time.
STEVE YOUNG
January 13, 2017
YOUR WARM SMILE WARMS MY HEART WITH BALTIMORE RAVENS NFL FOOTBALL HAPPY AND GOOD TIMES WITH YOU. STEVE YOUNG BALTIMORE MARYLAND
STEVE YOUNG
January 13, 2017
DAVID MODELL IS A VERY NICE VERY KIND HIGH CLASS GENTLEMAN. HE IS A WARM AND WONDERFUL PERSON. I WILL REMEMBER DAVID AS A GREAT LIFETIME DIE HARD BALTIMORE RAVENS FAN LIKE ME. HIS JOY FOR RAVENS NFL FOOTBALL AND THE GREAT JOY HE ALWAYS WOULD SHARE WITH RAVENS FANS WITH. DAVID MODELL YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY RAVENS FAMILY. DAVID IS A VERY SPECIAL RAVENS FANS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. I WILL MISS YOU. YOU ALWAYS HAD A LOVING WARM HEART. WE LOVE YOU DAVID MODELL RAVENS FAMILY AND ALWAYS A WARM AND WONDERFUL. WITH THE JOY OF YOUR WARM SMILE. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU IN MY HEART. YOUR RAVENS FAN AND YOUR RAVEN NFL FOOTBALL FRIENDS PATTY YOUNG AND STEVE YOUNG BALTIMORE RAVENS MARYLAND
Harold J. Stone
January 13, 2017
Too sad- Too young, grieve not for your joyous memories shall remain strong.
January 13, 2017
May family and friends find comfort from knowing that Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ care about you, especially during this difficult time, and will help you to endure. Please read Jesus loving words found at Matthews 11:28-30
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