WHITESBORO — David E.
Fleishman, 87, of Whitesboro, passed
away September 30, 2013, at Faxton-St.
Luke’s Healthcare.
He was born May 25, 1926 in Newark, NJ,
the son of Samuel and Gertrude Kramer
Fleishman. Mr. Fleishman proudly served
in the US Army during World War II, in
the European Theatre of Operations, and
was awarded the Silver Star Medal for
bravery under fire. He was a graduate of
Utica College, with a BA in Education.
On April 26, 1952, David married Pauline
Cecilia. She died in February 1994. Mr.
Fleishman was a teacher in the Rome City
School District, where he taught 6th
grade English and Social Studies. He
retired in 1988, after 35 years of
dedicated service. He was a member of
Temple Emanu-El in Utica. A member of
the American Legion, Dave was also a
volunteer for Hospice, the American Red
Cross and was a 40 Gallon Blood Donor.
He enjoyed golfing at various local
courses, enjoyed league bowling, and
Jumble Puzzles.
He is survived by his children and their
spouses, Gary Fleishman, Deerfield, Lisa
and Robert Brown, Burlington, CT, and
Steven and Tina Fleishman, Ithaca;
grandchildren, Christine Karjanis and
husband Dennis, Robert Brown, Gabrielle
Fleishman, Paulin Fleishman and
Nathanial Fleishman;
great-grandchildren, Jake and Hailey;
his sister Esther Berman, Little Silver,
NJ; six brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter,
Susan Fleishman.
The family would like to thank the 3rd
and 6th floor staff at Faxton-St. Luke’s
Healthcare for their care and
compassion.
Funeral services will be Thursday 3:00
p.m. at Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams
& Edmunds Funeral Home, Forty Main
St., Whitesboro, with Rabbi Cassi Kail,
officiating.
Calling hours are Thursday from 1:00
p.m. until the time of the funeral.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider
memorials to the American Cancer
Society, or Stevens-Swan Humane Society.
Online expressions of sympathy may be
left at www.dfwefh.com
