David Kaye

David KAYE (Kaplowitz), died peacefully on Aug 5, 2017 in Atlanta. He is predeceased by his parents, William and Ida (Rosenbloom) Kaplowitz, his sister Edna Kaye, and his beloved companion, Sydelle Shiffman. Survivors include his daughters, Marcy (David) LaPenna and Susan Seckel. Also Scott(Lori) Shiffman, Robin(Brennan) Jones, grandchildren, Lauren and Anthony LaPenna, Taylor and Trevor Jones, Jamie Shiffman, Madison (Riann) Lourens and Oliver Lourens and Graysen Shiffman. Also much beloved family friend, Rita Rupnow and the Taylor and Karlan families. David was born with twin sister Edna in Rochester, NY on October 10, 1923. The family moved to the Bronx in 1929. He was graduated from the Bronx Vocational High School. He served in the US Army's 3015th Maintenance Engineering Company during WWII while serving in the South Pacific. David entered the jewelry manufacturing business in 1949 and enjoyed a successful and fulfilling career in New York City and Atlanta, spanning over 50 years. His legacy remains with those he apprenticed over the many decades to carry on the work he valued and loved. David was an avid and talented ice skater. He enjoyed and was skilled at skiing and baseball and especially golf which became a true passion. Appreciation to the late Dr. David Steinberg and Dr. Bangalore at the Atlanta VA for the compassionate care they provided our Dad over the years. A graveside service at Wellwood Cemetery, Babylon, NY, is to be held on Tuesday Aug 8, 2017 at 2:00pm. The family requests that, if desired, friends make a contribution to the charity of their choice in memory of David.