Born in Winthrop, MA, Dave was the son of the late George and Bess (Smith) Davis. He was a graduate of Winthrop High School. Dave loved to be around people and worked at the Lynnway Auto Auction in Billerica until the day of his passing.
Dave could always be found on any given weekend at Kernwood Country Club in Salem, MA, playing golf or a game of cards with the boys. He lived life to the the fullest and was devoted to his family, friends and his loving companion of many years, Miriam Rosenthal.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Marc Davis of Billerica, Richard Davis of Salem, MA and Wendy Lippman and her husband Brian of Wilmington, MA. He also leaves his brother Gary Davis of New York City and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
David’s funeral service will be held on Friday, July 27 at 10 am at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin St., Salem, MA. Burial will be in Temple Beth Shalom Cemetery in Danvers, MA.
Memorial observance will be held from 6-8 pm on Friday, July 27, and from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Sunday, July 29, at David’s former residence.
Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (www.cancer.org) or to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 (www.dana-farber.org).
For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymansonsalem.com
