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David Ryave Obituary

David B. Ryave passed unexpectedly Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was the most beloved son of Gail and the late Arnold Ryave and David Acevedo; beloved father of Daniel, Jacob and Allie Ryave; treasured grandson of the late Seymour and Ceil Perlut; great-grandson of the late Belle Perlut; cherished brother of Sharon Ryave Brody and Rose Ann Stophel; fun-loving and adored uncle of Ben and Josh Brody; beloved nephew of Roni Perlut; and cousin of Stephen Murray Perlut. David was the former vice president and supervisor of Ralph Schugar Chapel, where he devoted his heart and soul to the Pittsburgh Jewish Community from the time he was 14 years old when he began working with his dad, Arnold Ryave, on weekends. Services were held at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL INC., 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside. Interment at Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions in David's memory may be made to Aleph Institute, 5804 Beacon St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.schugar.com.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review on Jul. 2, 2015.

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