Blank, David Herman

May 26, 1964 – October 16, 2026

David Herman Blank, 62, of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026

Born on May 26, 1964, in Massachusetts, David was the son of Paula Dressler Blank and the late Stanley Blank. He grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, and Broomall, Pennsylvania, and previously lived in Lebanon, New Hampshire, before making his home in East Longmeadow with his beloved family.

David was a dedicated scholar and educator who earned both a Ph.D. and an MBA. As a professor of chemistry, he devoted his professional life to education, sharing his knowledge and passion for science with his students.

Beyond his academic pursuits, David had a deep appreciation for music. An enthusiastic guitar player, music was an important part of his life and a source of great enjoyment. He also loved traveling, exploring new places, and experiencing the world beyond his everyday surroundings and was able to take his bucket list trip to Greece before he got sick.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Natalia F. Blank; his son, Stasha Blank, of New York, New York, and daughter, Leah Blank; his mother, Paula Dressler Blank, of Bedford, New Hampshire; and his sister, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Cannon, of Bedford, New Hampshire; and niece, Alexa Cannon, and nephew, Spencer Cannon. He was predeceased by his father, Stanley Blank.

David’s memory will live on through his family, the students he taught, and all those whose lives he touched.

Graveside services will be held at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick,RI on Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. with a Shiva at his late residence in East Longmeadow, from 4-7p.m.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shir Shalom Congregation, 1680 West Woodstock Rd., Woodstock, VT 05091.