David Barruw

The beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Tenovsky) Barruw, whom was the love of his life.

Born in Everett, and later moved to Medford, where he graduated from Medford High School.

The loving son of (the late) Arnold Barruw and Molly (Smith) Barruw, both which immigrated from Russia in the early 1900’s.

The loving brother of (the late) Joan (Vincent) Petroni.

David also loved, admired and appreciated his wife’s side of the family tremendously. His late Father and Mother In-Laws Benjamin and Dora Tenovsky. Sister and Brother In-Laws, Cynthia & Morton Lutch (predeceased) and Barbara (predeceased) & Jacob Aghassi.

He was the devoted father to his six daughters Susan (Barbara Bryant) Barruw, Janice (Mark) Ross, Brenda (Jay) Davidson, Amy (Paul) Sliva, Marcy (Scott) Sawin, and Natalie (Kevin) Ferrari.

Cherished grandfather of Andrea & Danielle Ross, Lauren & Ashley Sliva, Frankie & Thomas Sawin, Ben Ferrari, and Jeffrey Davidson.

David is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

In his younger days, David worked along with his parents at Arnold Barruw, Inc (a construction company), spent a couple of years selling fried dough at local fairs and completed the remaining 20 years of his career in the lighting industry.

David, along with his wife Phyllis, raised Six (6) girls in their loving home on Walnut Street in Malden.

Nothing made David happier, than knowing how close and connected his Six (6) girls are.

He was quite a guy!!

David resided at Pilgrim Nursing home for almost 4 years. His family is eternally grateful for the tremendous care, kindness and love given to our father by each and every staff member.

A funeral for David will be held on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at 10AM at the Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin Street, Salem, MA. Interment will follow at New Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery, 232 Fuller St, Everett, MA 02149. Shiva will follow at Temple Tiferet Shalom, 489 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960, on July 28, 2021, from 1:00PM to 7:00PM. Minyan Service at 6pm.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in David’s memory to, Temple Tiferet Shalom – 489 Lowell Street – Peabody, MA 01960, to any fund of your choice.