David Werman's Obituary
David Werman, of Deerfield Beach, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Vitas Hospice of Delray. He was 91 years old.
David was born in Brooklyn to Meyer and Eva Werman. He attended Syracuse University where he met his wife, Judy, of 64 years. Together they had three children, Jonathan, Naomi and Marjorie. The family had its roots in Merrick, Long Island where David was among the founding members of Congregation Ohav Shalom. His booming voice could be heard in warm, harmonizing tones every Shabbat and holiday, and he was honored to sound the shofar on Rosh Hashanah and at the conclusion of Yom Kippur. David and his wife were among the early congregants of Chabad of Boca Raton when they retired to Palm Beach County in 1990. He was devoted to the ideals of Judaism, and showed deep love for its traditions.
David enjoyed a long career in shoe manufacturing which began in his family’s multi-generational business, A. Werman & Sons, founded in 1918. He served as an Officer in the US Airforce stationed at Denver’s Lawry Air Force Base during the Korean War. He volunteered as a firefighter in Norwich, CT where Judy and David resided in the early years of their marriage. David buoyed others with his vibrant curiosity. He was a natural musician, a self-taught sailor, boat builder, fixer of broken things, and legendary repository of trivia. With David at the wheel, the family took long summer camping trips discovering mountains and lakes, and the plants and wildlife that inhabit them. David had a quick wit and found delight and laughter in the ironies of life. He felt especially fortunate to have found his adored late-life companion, Doris Levenson.
David is survived by his brother, Martin Werman of Boca Raton; son and daughter in-law, Jonathan and Paula Werman, daughter Naomi Werman, and daughter Dr. Marjorie Werman Bondy. He was beloved Papa Dave to five grandchildren, Nick, Jeremy, Jacob, Dylan and Paige; and five great-grandchildren Hunter, Harlow, Joshua, Julia and Benjamin.
Funeral services and observance of shiva will be private.
Donations in David’s memory may be made to OneTable, a national nonprofit funded to make the powerful shared experience of a Shabbat dinner accessible to tens of thousands of people who otherwise would be absent from Jewish community. OneTable’s vision is for emerging adults to unplug from the week and join together with intention, building meaningful communities infused with the spirit of Judaism. Contributions may be made online at OneTable.org or by calling 646-887-3891.
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