Stanley David Greenberg

Stanley "David" Greenberg, age 77 of Plantation, Florida passed away in the comfort of home on May 12, 2018, at 8:45 PM. He was surrounded by his family as he took his last breath in this life. Loving and devoted partner of 42 years to deceased Francis "Frank" P. Mahoney, Uncle to Erin Mahoney, Ted Mahoney, and Colleen Baxter. He is survived by Nephew Jacob Greenberg and Niece Marguerite Greenberg of California. He is also survived by his husband William "Dave" Clark and his daughter Savannah Rhayn Clark.

David was a member of the military and served in the US Army, before embarking on a long career as co-owner of his family's scrap metal business, Irving Rubber and Metal in Brooklyn, NY. Later in life, he retired to Florida to care for his parents, Abraham and Marguerite Greenberg of Hallandale Beach, Florida. After some time, he opened his own bookstore in Davie, Florida and that became his pride and joy. He found many lifelong friends along the way in that endeavor. Later, he became an avid world traveler and connoisseur of the small things in life that are important. David taught those around him the value of unconditional, non-judgmental love and forgiveness; not only forgiveness of others, but forgiveness of self.

He was often a quiet contemplator and observer of the joyful things that are around us every day. David lived his life in a way that allowed him to be able to bask in the beauty that was around him and not focus on the things that didn't matter. As a best friend, companion, and husband to Stanley David, I was able to see a side of him that few people get the chance to truly see, a glimpse into his heart, of his desire to be kind, thoughtful, considerate, compassionate, caring, loving, and forgiving human being. I knew his heart. He showed it to me in so many ways, and I am a better man for it. He truly loved his family and his friends with all of his heart. I saw it in his countenance, in his memories, and his smile. David had a quote that he carried in his wallet: "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"

Despite the trials he endured and the struggles with his own health, he embraced life and the opportunity to live it to its fullest while there was still time to be present in the moment.

We will all miss you Stanley David, but your memory will live on in our hearts, and remind us of who we are and who we can become when the small things are tended to in such a way that it allows us to experience true joy. Thank you for your precious gift to all of us of your time here on this Earth. We love you, Stanley David Greenberg.