David Schechter, 85. Beloved husband for 60 years of Irene; devoted father of Gail Schechter and Abraham (Angelika) Schechter; proud grandfather of Julia and William Sheppard; dear brother of Sandy Persky and the late Mal (Irma) Schechter; caring son of the late Julius and Rose. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish War Veterans, www.jwv.org.