David A. Dryfoos, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Saint Mary’s East. He was born in Erie on July 22, 1929, the son of the late Leon and Sylvia (Masiroff) Dryfoos.
He attended the Erie Day School and graduated from Strong Vincent High School. While in high school he began working at his grandfather’s furniture store at 14th and State Streets. He went on to open and operate his own furniture store, along with his wife June, Dave Dryfoos Furniture. Originally at 1023 State Street, they later moved it to Millcreek and renamed it Furniture Village, where they remained until he retired. Following his retirement, Dave followed in his father’s footsteps and bought and sold antiques and collectibles and enjoyed attending garage and estate sales.
No one was ever a stranger to Dave, he enjoyed meeting people and was a friend to all. He had a warm heart and compassion for others. He loved to tell stories and jokes, had a remarkable memory, and could recall everyone he met. A lifelong resident of Erie, he had an encyclopedic knowledge of its history and residents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, June (Corritore) Dryfoos; two daughters, Renee Dryfoos (Jonathan Sharpe) of Decatur GA, Cynda Penfield (David) of Downingtown PA, and three grandchildren: Zoe, Phoebe and Joel. Dave was especially proud of his daughters and grandchildren, and their educational accomplishments.
The family would like to thank the second-floor staff at Saint Mary’s East for all their attentive care.
Services will be private with burial at Anshe Hesed Cemetery.
Brugger Funeral Homes
He attended the Erie Day School and graduated from Strong Vincent High School. While in high school he began working at his grandfather’s furniture store at 14th and State Streets. He went on to open and operate his own furniture store, along with his wife June, Dave Dryfoos Furniture. Originally at 1023 State Street, they later moved it to Millcreek and renamed it Furniture Village, where they remained until he retired. Following his retirement, Dave followed in his father’s footsteps and bought and sold antiques and collectibles and enjoyed attending garage and estate sales.
No one was ever a stranger to Dave, he enjoyed meeting people and was a friend to all. He had a warm heart and compassion for others. He loved to tell stories and jokes, had a remarkable memory, and could recall everyone he met. A lifelong resident of Erie, he had an encyclopedic knowledge of its history and residents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, June (Corritore) Dryfoos; two daughters, Renee Dryfoos (Jonathan Sharpe) of Decatur GA, Cynda Penfield (David) of Downingtown PA, and three grandchildren: Zoe, Phoebe and Joel. Dave was especially proud of his daughters and grandchildren, and their educational accomplishments.
The family would like to thank the second-floor staff at Saint Mary’s East for all their attentive care.
Services will be private with burial at Anshe Hesed Cemetery.
Brugger Funeral Homes
David A. Dryfoos, age 90, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Saint Mary’s East. He was born in Erie on July 22, 1929, the son of the late Leon and Sylvia (Masiroff) Dryfoos.
He attended the Erie Day School and graduated from Strong Vincent High School. While in high school he began working at his grandfather’s furniture store at 14th and State Streets. He went on to open and operate his own furniture store, along with his wife June, Dave Dryfoos Furniture. Originally at 1023 State Street, they later moved it to Millcreek and renamed it Furniture Village, where they remained until he retired. Following his retirement, Dave followed in his father’s footsteps and bought and sold antiques and collectibles and enjoyed attending garage and estate sales.
No one was ever a stranger to Dave, he enjoyed meeting people and was a friend to all. He had a warm heart and compassion for others. He loved to tell stories and jokes, had a remarkable memory, and could recall everyone he met. A lifelong resident of Erie, he had an encyclopedic knowledge of its history and residents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, June (Corritore) Dryfoos; two daughters, Renee Dryfoos (Jonathan Sharpe) of Decatur GA, Cynda Penfield (David) of Downingtown PA, and three grandchildren: Zoe, Phoebe and Joel. Dave was especially proud of his daughters and grandchildren, and their educational accomplishments.
The family would like to thank the second-floor staff at Saint Mary’s East for all their attentive care.
Services will be private with burial at Anshe Hesed Cemetery.
Brugger Funeral Homes
He attended the Erie Day School and graduated from Strong Vincent High School. While in high school he began working at his grandfather’s furniture store at 14th and State Streets. He went on to open and operate his own furniture store, along with his wife June, Dave Dryfoos Furniture. Originally at 1023 State Street, they later moved it to Millcreek and renamed it Furniture Village, where they remained until he retired. Following his retirement, Dave followed in his father’s footsteps and bought and sold antiques and collectibles and enjoyed attending garage and estate sales.
No one was ever a stranger to Dave, he enjoyed meeting people and was a friend to all. He had a warm heart and compassion for others. He loved to tell stories and jokes, had a remarkable memory, and could recall everyone he met. A lifelong resident of Erie, he had an encyclopedic knowledge of its history and residents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, June (Corritore) Dryfoos; two daughters, Renee Dryfoos (Jonathan Sharpe) of Decatur GA, Cynda Penfield (David) of Downingtown PA, and three grandchildren: Zoe, Phoebe and Joel. Dave was especially proud of his daughters and grandchildren, and their educational accomplishments.
The family would like to thank the second-floor staff at Saint Mary’s East for all their attentive care.
Services will be private with burial at Anshe Hesed Cemetery.
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