Schwartz, David S.
West Warwick
Schwartz, David S., 90, died at his home on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was the beloved and deeply loving husband of the late Marilyn (Horovitz) Schwartz for 61 years. Born in Providence, the son of the late Hyman W. and Bessie (Savan) Schwartz, he had lived in West Warwick for 25 years, previously living in Cranston for 35 years. He was a salesman with Colombia Furniture in Pawtucket for most of his life. David was a Korean Conflict Army veteran. David volunteered at the Cranston Senior Center and Meals on Wheels. He was also the President of Pawtucket and Central Falls Hebrew Free Loan Association. David was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, the Gimeluth Chesed Association, he was a dedicated member of Chabad of West Bay and attended every Saturday.
David is survived by his loving family; a daughter, Sharon Schwartz-Vanderhoff and her husband, Earl, of Cranston. He raised his daughter with kindness and displayed the devotion that is required for a lasting marriage, he was said to have never spoken poorly about a single person in his daughter’s entire life. He made sure to raise her with the understanding that love will always come first and that no matter where you are, you can reach people and create lasting relationships if you lead with your heart. This sentiment was proved even more true when it came to his grandsons, Zachary and Jason, the sun rose and set for them in his world. He was a dear friend to so many in Rhode Island, and his passing will leave a void that can only be filled with the compassion he displayed.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the Priest Chapel in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. Shiva will be observed in private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Chabad of West Bay.
Mark and I are so sorry about the loss of your dear dad and zaide to the boys. He was such a sweet and friendly man. I know you always enjoyed your daily phone calls and regular dinners together. May his memories be a blessing.
Love, Marion and Mark Woolf
Sharon and family, I’m sorry for the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. May his memory be a blessing.
What a mensch. I will miss him
Sharon, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Your father was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met, and I was lucky to get to know him. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I can’t take your pain away, but I can offer a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on anytime you need it.
David was a mainstay at the Chabad Shabbat minyan. Who will tell the rabbi now that it’s time to move on with musaf?
Heartfelt sympathy. Such a sweet man, full of wisdom and kindness. Will greatly miss talking to him.
I will miss our talks so much.
In fact, I already do.
He made me laugh.
I never heard him say anything negative about anybody.