New York, NY -
David Blanton Zipperer, son of the late R.E. (Zip) and Nita Sturgeon Zipperer of North Charleston, passed away in New York, NY on April 10, 2020 after a brief illness caused by the Corona virus. David was born in Charleston on April 27, 1941 and moved to New York in 1965. He was a graduate of North Charleston High School, Furman University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). He retired from (AADA) in 2015 after serving on their staff as the Director of Production for many years.
David is survived by his brother Frank Zipperer (Rick Wood), former sister-in-law Joyce H. Zipperer, niece Vicki Z. Scott (Mike), nephew Frank Zipperer, Jr. (Maria), great nephew Cory Scott (Sam), great niece Kelly S. Florence (Andrew), great nephew Tristan Zipperer, great nephew Vincent Zipperer, great nephew Frank Zipperer III and great grand nephews Samuel and Isaac Florence.
David’s remains were interred next to his mother and father at Carolina Memorial Gardens in North Charleston, SC.
A celebration of David’s life will be held at the gravesite on a future date.
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The following tribute was published by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. David retired from there in 2015:
Celebrating David Zipperer
APRIL 15, 2020ALUMNI
On Friday, April 10, 2020, The Academy community learned the heartbreaking news of the passing of David Zipperer, former Head of Production and Class of 1967 alumnus. David, or "Zip" as we all knew him, was one of the most engaged and beloved members of The Academy’s large community of alumni. His deep-rooted appreciation for the institution, encyclopedic knowledge of The Academy’s history, and near-daily social media posts celebrating the rich legacy of his fellow alumni will all be deeply missed.
A kind and endlessly thoughtful man, Zip’s care for others was exemplified by the personalized tributes and gifts he gave to countless Academy alums - after first committing each of their birthdays to memory. He demonstrated that same attention to detail in all he did behind-the-scenes as well, bringing a mix of professionalism, dedication, and joy to productions spanning the decades.
In recent days, many members of the alumni community have generously shared their fond memories of Zip, recalling his vast assortment of theatre and film memorabilia, all the times he came to rescue various productions desperately in-need of props, his tutelage and guidance for students while serving as Director of Production, and his talents as a compelling storyteller.
Zip always showed unwavering dedication to his alma mater, extolling the learning experiences that had impacted him and helping numerous students, colleagues, and alumni pursue their own deeply meaningful artistic journeys. Simply put, he loved his life and he loved The Academy.
To a person, our Academy community loved him back.
Plans to celebrate Zip’s life and honor his unique contributions to The Academy will be shared soon. Alumni who would like to contribute a memory of Zip are invited to join our community discussion by visiting the Alumni Facebook page.
David Blanton Zipperer, son of the late R.E. (Zip) and Nita Sturgeon Zipperer of North Charleston, passed away in New York, NY on April 10, 2020 after a brief illness caused by the Corona virus. David was born in Charleston on April 27, 1941 and moved to New York in 1965. He was a graduate of North Charleston High School, Furman University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). He retired from (AADA) in 2015 after serving on their staff as the Director of Production for many years.
David is survived by his brother Frank Zipperer (Rick Wood), former sister-in-law Joyce H. Zipperer, niece Vicki Z. Scott (Mike), nephew Frank Zipperer, Jr. (Maria), great nephew Cory Scott (Sam), great niece Kelly S. Florence (Andrew), great nephew Tristan Zipperer, great nephew Vincent Zipperer, great nephew Frank Zipperer III and great grand nephews Samuel and Isaac Florence.
David’s remains were interred next to his mother and father at Carolina Memorial Gardens in North Charleston, SC.
A celebration of David’s life will be held at the gravesite on a future date.
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The following tribute was published by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. David retired from there in 2015:
Celebrating David Zipperer
APRIL 15, 2020ALUMNI
On Friday, April 10, 2020, The Academy community learned the heartbreaking news of the passing of David Zipperer, former Head of Production and Class of 1967 alumnus. David, or "Zip" as we all knew him, was one of the most engaged and beloved members of The Academy’s large community of alumni. His deep-rooted appreciation for the institution, encyclopedic knowledge of The Academy’s history, and near-daily social media posts celebrating the rich legacy of his fellow alumni will all be deeply missed.
A kind and endlessly thoughtful man, Zip’s care for others was exemplified by the personalized tributes and gifts he gave to countless Academy alums - after first committing each of their birthdays to memory. He demonstrated that same attention to detail in all he did behind-the-scenes as well, bringing a mix of professionalism, dedication, and joy to productions spanning the decades.
In recent days, many members of the alumni community have generously shared their fond memories of Zip, recalling his vast assortment of theatre and film memorabilia, all the times he came to rescue various productions desperately in-need of props, his tutelage and guidance for students while serving as Director of Production, and his talents as a compelling storyteller.
Zip always showed unwavering dedication to his alma mater, extolling the learning experiences that had impacted him and helping numerous students, colleagues, and alumni pursue their own deeply meaningful artistic journeys. Simply put, he loved his life and he loved The Academy.
To a person, our Academy community loved him back.
Plans to celebrate Zip’s life and honor his unique contributions to The Academy will be shared soon. Alumni who would like to contribute a memory of Zip are invited to join our community discussion by visiting the Alumni Facebook page.
New York, NY -
David Blanton Zipperer, son of the late R.E. (Zip) and Nita Sturgeon Zipperer of North Charleston, passed away in New York, NY on April 10, 2020 after a brief illness caused by the Corona virus. David was born in Charleston on April 27, 1941 and moved to New York in 1965. He was a graduate of North Charleston High School, Furman University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). He retired from (AADA) in 2015 after serving on their staff as the Director of Production for many years.
David is survived by his brother Frank Zipperer (Rick Wood), former sister-in-law Joyce H. Zipperer, niece Vicki Z. Scott (Mike), nephew Frank Zipperer, Jr. (Maria), great nephew Cory Scott (Sam), great niece Kelly S. Florence (Andrew), great nephew Tristan Zipperer, great nephew Vincent Zipperer, great nephew Frank Zipperer III and great grand nephews Samuel and Isaac Florence.
David’s remains were interred next to his mother and father at Carolina Memorial Gardens in North Charleston, SC.
A celebration of David’s life will be held at the gravesite on a future date.
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The following tribute was published by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. David retired from there in 2015:
Celebrating David Zipperer
APRIL 15, 2020ALUMNI
On Friday, April 10, 2020, The Academy community learned the heartbreaking news of the passing of David Zipperer, former Head of Production and Class of 1967 alumnus. David, or "Zip" as we all knew him, was one of the most engaged and beloved members of The Academy’s large community of alumni. His deep-rooted appreciation for the institution, encyclopedic knowledge of The Academy’s history, and near-daily social media posts celebrating the rich legacy of his fellow alumni will all be deeply missed.
A kind and endlessly thoughtful man, Zip’s care for others was exemplified by the personalized tributes and gifts he gave to countless Academy alums - after first committing each of their birthdays to memory. He demonstrated that same attention to detail in all he did behind-the-scenes as well, bringing a mix of professionalism, dedication, and joy to productions spanning the decades.
In recent days, many members of the alumni community have generously shared their fond memories of Zip, recalling his vast assortment of theatre and film memorabilia, all the times he came to rescue various productions desperately in-need of props, his tutelage and guidance for students while serving as Director of Production, and his talents as a compelling storyteller.
Zip always showed unwavering dedication to his alma mater, extolling the learning experiences that had impacted him and helping numerous students, colleagues, and alumni pursue their own deeply meaningful artistic journeys. Simply put, he loved his life and he loved The Academy.
To a person, our Academy community loved him back.
Plans to celebrate Zip’s life and honor his unique contributions to The Academy will be shared soon. Alumni who would like to contribute a memory of Zip are invited to join our community discussion by visiting the Alumni Facebook page.
David Blanton Zipperer, son of the late R.E. (Zip) and Nita Sturgeon Zipperer of North Charleston, passed away in New York, NY on April 10, 2020 after a brief illness caused by the Corona virus. David was born in Charleston on April 27, 1941 and moved to New York in 1965. He was a graduate of North Charleston High School, Furman University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). He retired from (AADA) in 2015 after serving on their staff as the Director of Production for many years.
David is survived by his brother Frank Zipperer (Rick Wood), former sister-in-law Joyce H. Zipperer, niece Vicki Z. Scott (Mike), nephew Frank Zipperer, Jr. (Maria), great nephew Cory Scott (Sam), great niece Kelly S. Florence (Andrew), great nephew Tristan Zipperer, great nephew Vincent Zipperer, great nephew Frank Zipperer III and great grand nephews Samuel and Isaac Florence.
David’s remains were interred next to his mother and father at Carolina Memorial Gardens in North Charleston, SC.
A celebration of David’s life will be held at the gravesite on a future date.
~•~
The following tribute was published by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. David retired from there in 2015:
Celebrating David Zipperer
APRIL 15, 2020ALUMNI
On Friday, April 10, 2020, The Academy community learned the heartbreaking news of the passing of David Zipperer, former Head of Production and Class of 1967 alumnus. David, or "Zip" as we all knew him, was one of the most engaged and beloved members of The Academy’s large community of alumni. His deep-rooted appreciation for the institution, encyclopedic knowledge of The Academy’s history, and near-daily social media posts celebrating the rich legacy of his fellow alumni will all be deeply missed.
A kind and endlessly thoughtful man, Zip’s care for others was exemplified by the personalized tributes and gifts he gave to countless Academy alums - after first committing each of their birthdays to memory. He demonstrated that same attention to detail in all he did behind-the-scenes as well, bringing a mix of professionalism, dedication, and joy to productions spanning the decades.
In recent days, many members of the alumni community have generously shared their fond memories of Zip, recalling his vast assortment of theatre and film memorabilia, all the times he came to rescue various productions desperately in-need of props, his tutelage and guidance for students while serving as Director of Production, and his talents as a compelling storyteller.
Zip always showed unwavering dedication to his alma mater, extolling the learning experiences that had impacted him and helping numerous students, colleagues, and alumni pursue their own deeply meaningful artistic journeys. Simply put, he loved his life and he loved The Academy.
To a person, our Academy community loved him back.
Plans to celebrate Zip’s life and honor his unique contributions to The Academy will be shared soon. Alumni who would like to contribute a memory of Zip are invited to join our community discussion by visiting the Alumni Facebook page.
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