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David CHERRY Obituary
With great sadness the Cherry Family mourns the passing of David L. Cherry of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, formerly of Rockland County, New York on December 11, 2016 at the age of 86 after battling a long illness. David was the patriarch of his loving family survived by his wife Merelann of 62 years and father of his devoted three daughters Cindi Heather (Sol), Lauren Beth (Bruce) Alison Sue (Stewart) and proud grandfather "Papa" to Dale Ian, Alix Brooke, Jordan Leigh and Michael Taylor. David was the only child born to his loving parents Irving and Amelia Cherry of Spring Valley, New York. He was the founder and CEO of U.S. Polychemical Corporation in Chestnut Ridge, New York, and he remained active in his company for the past 60 years. He was the longtime owner of New City Bowl in New City, New York. He was a graduate of Michigan State University and was the founding member of his own orchestra "The Serenaders" which paid his way through college. He was a veteran of the Korean War and member of Spring Valley Rotary, the Knights of Columbus, belonged to The Masonic Temple and was honored as a member for 60 years. David and Merelann have been residing in Frenchman's Creek in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida since 1989. Services will be held in the chapel of Cedar Park Beth El Cemetery, 735 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey (201-262-1100) on Thursday, December, 15, 2016 at 10:45AM.
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Sue and Herb Bard
December 18, 2016
Condolences to Merelann and the entire Cherry family on your loss. Sorry we did not connect in recent years. We have fond memories of David.
December 14, 2016
I'm saddened at the news of David's passing. My condolences to his lovely wife and family.
David was a dear friend that I first met when my wife and I relocated from England to New York in 1983.
Paul Lane
Stuart Schwartz
December 14, 2016
We were classmates at Spring Valley High School,I remember he had a great smile
Estelle & Robert Acerno
December 14, 2016
So sorry to hear of your dad/husband/grandfather's passing. Take comfort in the beautiful memories your family created together throughout the years. Our deepest condolences!
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December 14, 2016
Gone and will not be forgotten,may David R.I.P and may grieving family and friends find a measure of comfort in cherished memories shared together along with prayers to our God and Father of comfort and tender mercies.
Laurie Braverman
December 14, 2016
May your memories ease your sorrow. So very sorry for your loss.
Kacee
December 14, 2016
My condolences to the family. Find comfort in God. He cares for you and promises to help you. Psalms 146:5&9
December 13, 2016
Sending love and best wishes. He was such a warm loving person and will be missed.
Nancy, Rick, Perri and Jacob
Judi and ken Semel. (Harris)
December 13, 2016
what a sad day...He was a wonderful man It's like losing our uncle Our dearest condolences to merel Cindi Lauren and alison....lots of love from Florida
Greg and Janet Miller
December 13, 2016
Lauren and Bruce,
Our deepest sympathies to your family in this time of loss.
Annie
December 13, 2016
May you find strength and comfort from the reading of God's promise for those who have passed on. John 6:40 and John 3:16.
Franklin Colletta
December 13, 2016
Sincerest condolences to your family.
John and Maureen Fisher
December 13, 2016
Lauren, Bruce and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss you all will be in our prayers and thoughts.
John and Maureen Fisher
Bob Cusick
December 13, 2016
My condolences to the Cherry family, Mr Cherry was a wonderful man, full of warmth, was always kind to me, God bless him
Karl Wexler
December 13, 2016
My condolences to the Cherry family.
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