Member of the West Sayville Fire Department
Charter Member of Sayville Community Ambulance.
David Bialer of Oakdale New York, 81, passed away November 12, 2006 at his winter home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. David is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lee, his three lovely daughters and their husbands, Deborah and Tim Voloshin, Susan and Kick Sullivan, and Cynthia Bialer-Levine and David Irvine; his grandchildren Christopher and Daniel Voloshin, and Hillary and Matthew Sullivan; and his brother Seymour. David will be remembered as a man devoted to his family, his friends and to his community.
David was born in the Bronx on September 27th, 1925 to Harry and Sylvia who had immigrated to the United States from Europe in 1919. In 1931 the Bialer family moved to West Sayville where they opened a small retail dry goods shop on Main Street. David grew up in the wonderful community of Sayville. He attended Sayville schools, while helping with the growing family business. He was an active member of his high school class and the school band and graduated from Sayville High School.
After graduation David tried to volunteer to serve in World War II in the Air Force but was rejected due to a minor medical problem. True to his nature he found a wav to get around this problem and serve his country when he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. He served as a Sergeant in Europe. He returned from the Service in 1946 and went to work at the Atomic Energy Commission at Brookhaven National Laboratory. David once said that he felt confined with an uncertain future at Brookhaven and wanted to make his own destiny. He had merchandising in his blood. In July of 1948 David and his brother Seymour opened up a modem men's shop known at the time as The Sayville Sport Shop. Thirteen years later the brothers purchased the Terry Building at 15 Main St. They initially occupied half of the building. Their business continued to grow. In 1964 they took over the entire building, remodeled the interior for their ever growing business and renamed their retail business as the Sayville Men's Shop. Their establishment was well known for it's location and the Landmark Clock located outside the store.
The business expanded beyond a man's clothing store. The Sayville Men's Shop offered a traditional line of fine but affordable classic men's styles. David and his brother were always looking for ways to serve their community and expand their business. As a division of their growing enterprise they expanded into Tuxedo Sales and Rentals. Later on they opened up the Sayville Uniform Company. David and his brother grew and expanded their business every year that they worked together.
In 1949 David married Lee Weber, the love of his life. And although David was occupied with the ever growing success of his business and his family, he always found time for civic affairs. David was a two-time president of the Chamber of Commerce and a president of the Kiwanis Club. He took great pride in maintaining the Kiwanis "Gilbert Bishop Scholarship" fund, which was established in the memory of his dear friend. David was a key organizer of the very successful Sayville Oysterfest. This event , sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, brought tourism and new business to his community. David also had a helping hand every year in the village Christmas decorations, as well as Santa's workshop.
David was an active member of the West Sayville and Sayville Fire Departments for over 53 years. In looking at his original application to join the volunteer fire department he cited "civic duty" as his reason. David was an active fire fighter. He was also involved in supporting and organizing fundraising events like the pancake breakfast and craft fairs that supported the Sayville Fire Department.
David was also a founding member of the Sayville Volunteer Ambulance Company. His leadership and fundraising efforts helped Sayville obtain their first ambulance. He was also a founding member of Temple Shalom in Sayville.
David could often be seen on the streets of Sayville with a big smile that was contagious and a laugh that spoke of his love of life. He was an interested listener to all and was always willing to offer his sage advice. He had a zeal for life and was genuinely interested in those that he met. He was a giving man who made you feel that you were the most important person in this world. David had a wide variety of interests and a curiosity about the world. David and his wife Lee traveled to all parts of the world. They made several trips throughout the |w United States and to Europe. David and Lee honeymooned in Canada. David made sure that his family shared and enjoyed his love of travel. He took his children and grandchildren on cruises to Alaska, trips and cruises through Europe, the Mediterranean and several cruises throughout the Caribbean.
David enjoyed reading, golfing, swimming and Star Trek. Among his varied interests and hobbies was collecting bank notes and rare and old currency. True to his nature he saw the need for Long Island to have a club and devoted to this endeavor. He found others that shared his interest and founded the Long Island Currency Club. David served as this organization's first president. Under his leadership, this club was one of the the sponsors of the nation's largest coin and currency show that was held in New York City. He became the club' s first lifetime member.
For more than eight months David valiantly fought leukemia at University Hospital in Tamarac, Florida. He was cared for lovingly by his devoted wife Lee, his persevering doctor and caring nurses.
A funeral service was held November 15, 2006 led by Rabbi Steven Moss. This included a farewell salute by the West Sayville Fire Department and heartfelt remarks by family members. David was laid to rest in the family plot at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. The U.S. military was present to play Taps and present the American Flag to his loving wife, Lee.
David Bialer was an extraordinary man. He will be greatly missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. He will live forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
Donations can be made in David's memory to the W Leukemia Society, 555 Broad Hollow Road , Suite 403, Melville , N.Y. 11747-5001 or the Oakdale- West Sayville Fire Dept., Main Street , West Sayville, N.Y. .
Charter Member of Sayville Community Ambulance.
David Bialer of Oakdale New York, 81, passed away November 12, 2006 at his winter home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. David is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lee, his three lovely daughters and their husbands, Deborah and Tim Voloshin, Susan and Kick Sullivan, and Cynthia Bialer-Levine and David Irvine; his grandchildren Christopher and Daniel Voloshin, and Hillary and Matthew Sullivan; and his brother Seymour. David will be remembered as a man devoted to his family, his friends and to his community.
David was born in the Bronx on September 27th, 1925 to Harry and Sylvia who had immigrated to the United States from Europe in 1919. In 1931 the Bialer family moved to West Sayville where they opened a small retail dry goods shop on Main Street. David grew up in the wonderful community of Sayville. He attended Sayville schools, while helping with the growing family business. He was an active member of his high school class and the school band and graduated from Sayville High School.
After graduation David tried to volunteer to serve in World War II in the Air Force but was rejected due to a minor medical problem. True to his nature he found a wav to get around this problem and serve his country when he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. He served as a Sergeant in Europe. He returned from the Service in 1946 and went to work at the Atomic Energy Commission at Brookhaven National Laboratory. David once said that he felt confined with an uncertain future at Brookhaven and wanted to make his own destiny. He had merchandising in his blood. In July of 1948 David and his brother Seymour opened up a modem men's shop known at the time as The Sayville Sport Shop. Thirteen years later the brothers purchased the Terry Building at 15 Main St. They initially occupied half of the building. Their business continued to grow. In 1964 they took over the entire building, remodeled the interior for their ever growing business and renamed their retail business as the Sayville Men's Shop. Their establishment was well known for it's location and the Landmark Clock located outside the store.
The business expanded beyond a man's clothing store. The Sayville Men's Shop offered a traditional line of fine but affordable classic men's styles. David and his brother were always looking for ways to serve their community and expand their business. As a division of their growing enterprise they expanded into Tuxedo Sales and Rentals. Later on they opened up the Sayville Uniform Company. David and his brother grew and expanded their business every year that they worked together.
In 1949 David married Lee Weber, the love of his life. And although David was occupied with the ever growing success of his business and his family, he always found time for civic affairs. David was a two-time president of the Chamber of Commerce and a president of the Kiwanis Club. He took great pride in maintaining the Kiwanis "Gilbert Bishop Scholarship" fund, which was established in the memory of his dear friend. David was a key organizer of the very successful Sayville Oysterfest. This event , sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, brought tourism and new business to his community. David also had a helping hand every year in the village Christmas decorations, as well as Santa's workshop.
David was an active member of the West Sayville and Sayville Fire Departments for over 53 years. In looking at his original application to join the volunteer fire department he cited "civic duty" as his reason. David was an active fire fighter. He was also involved in supporting and organizing fundraising events like the pancake breakfast and craft fairs that supported the Sayville Fire Department.
David was also a founding member of the Sayville Volunteer Ambulance Company. His leadership and fundraising efforts helped Sayville obtain their first ambulance. He was also a founding member of Temple Shalom in Sayville.
David could often be seen on the streets of Sayville with a big smile that was contagious and a laugh that spoke of his love of life. He was an interested listener to all and was always willing to offer his sage advice. He had a zeal for life and was genuinely interested in those that he met. He was a giving man who made you feel that you were the most important person in this world. David had a wide variety of interests and a curiosity about the world. David and his wife Lee traveled to all parts of the world. They made several trips throughout the |w United States and to Europe. David and Lee honeymooned in Canada. David made sure that his family shared and enjoyed his love of travel. He took his children and grandchildren on cruises to Alaska, trips and cruises through Europe, the Mediterranean and several cruises throughout the Caribbean.
David enjoyed reading, golfing, swimming and Star Trek. Among his varied interests and hobbies was collecting bank notes and rare and old currency. True to his nature he saw the need for Long Island to have a club and devoted to this endeavor. He found others that shared his interest and founded the Long Island Currency Club. David served as this organization's first president. Under his leadership, this club was one of the the sponsors of the nation's largest coin and currency show that was held in New York City. He became the club' s first lifetime member.
For more than eight months David valiantly fought leukemia at University Hospital in Tamarac, Florida. He was cared for lovingly by his devoted wife Lee, his persevering doctor and caring nurses.
A funeral service was held November 15, 2006 led by Rabbi Steven Moss. This included a farewell salute by the West Sayville Fire Department and heartfelt remarks by family members. David was laid to rest in the family plot at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. The U.S. military was present to play Taps and present the American Flag to his loving wife, Lee.
David Bialer was an extraordinary man. He will be greatly missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. He will live forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
Donations can be made in David's memory to the W Leukemia Society, 555 Broad Hollow Road , Suite 403, Melville , N.Y. 11747-5001 or the Oakdale- West Sayville Fire Dept., Main Street , West Sayville, N.Y. .
Member of the West Sayville Fire Department
Charter Member of Sayville Community Ambulance.
David Bialer of Oakdale New York, 81, passed away November 12, 2006 at his winter home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. David is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lee, his three lovely daughters and their husbands, Deborah and Tim Voloshin, Susan and Kick Sullivan, and Cynthia Bialer-Levine and David Irvine; his grandchildren Christopher and Daniel Voloshin, and Hillary and Matthew Sullivan; and his brother Seymour. David will be remembered as a man devoted to his family, his friends and to his community.
David was born in the Bronx on September 27th, 1925 to Harry and Sylvia who had immigrated to the United States from Europe in 1919. In 1931 the Bialer family moved to West Sayville where they opened a small retail dry goods shop on Main Street. David grew up in the wonderful community of Sayville. He attended Sayville schools, while helping with the growing family business. He was an active member of his high school class and the school band and graduated from Sayville High School.
After graduation David tried to volunteer to serve in World War II in the Air Force but was rejected due to a minor medical problem. True to his nature he found a wav to get around this problem and serve his country when he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. He served as a Sergeant in Europe. He returned from the Service in 1946 and went to work at the Atomic Energy Commission at Brookhaven National Laboratory. David once said that he felt confined with an uncertain future at Brookhaven and wanted to make his own destiny. He had merchandising in his blood. In July of 1948 David and his brother Seymour opened up a modem men's shop known at the time as The Sayville Sport Shop. Thirteen years later the brothers purchased the Terry Building at 15 Main St. They initially occupied half of the building. Their business continued to grow. In 1964 they took over the entire building, remodeled the interior for their ever growing business and renamed their retail business as the Sayville Men's Shop. Their establishment was well known for it's location and the Landmark Clock located outside the store.
The business expanded beyond a man's clothing store. The Sayville Men's Shop offered a traditional line of fine but affordable classic men's styles. David and his brother were always looking for ways to serve their community and expand their business. As a division of their growing enterprise they expanded into Tuxedo Sales and Rentals. Later on they opened up the Sayville Uniform Company. David and his brother grew and expanded their business every year that they worked together.
In 1949 David married Lee Weber, the love of his life. And although David was occupied with the ever growing success of his business and his family, he always found time for civic affairs. David was a two-time president of the Chamber of Commerce and a president of the Kiwanis Club. He took great pride in maintaining the Kiwanis "Gilbert Bishop Scholarship" fund, which was established in the memory of his dear friend. David was a key organizer of the very successful Sayville Oysterfest. This event , sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, brought tourism and new business to his community. David also had a helping hand every year in the village Christmas decorations, as well as Santa's workshop.
David was an active member of the West Sayville and Sayville Fire Departments for over 53 years. In looking at his original application to join the volunteer fire department he cited "civic duty" as his reason. David was an active fire fighter. He was also involved in supporting and organizing fundraising events like the pancake breakfast and craft fairs that supported the Sayville Fire Department.
David was also a founding member of the Sayville Volunteer Ambulance Company. His leadership and fundraising efforts helped Sayville obtain their first ambulance. He was also a founding member of Temple Shalom in Sayville.
David could often be seen on the streets of Sayville with a big smile that was contagious and a laugh that spoke of his love of life. He was an interested listener to all and was always willing to offer his sage advice. He had a zeal for life and was genuinely interested in those that he met. He was a giving man who made you feel that you were the most important person in this world. David had a wide variety of interests and a curiosity about the world. David and his wife Lee traveled to all parts of the world. They made several trips throughout the |w United States and to Europe. David and Lee honeymooned in Canada. David made sure that his family shared and enjoyed his love of travel. He took his children and grandchildren on cruises to Alaska, trips and cruises through Europe, the Mediterranean and several cruises throughout the Caribbean.
David enjoyed reading, golfing, swimming and Star Trek. Among his varied interests and hobbies was collecting bank notes and rare and old currency. True to his nature he saw the need for Long Island to have a club and devoted to this endeavor. He found others that shared his interest and founded the Long Island Currency Club. David served as this organization's first president. Under his leadership, this club was one of the the sponsors of the nation's largest coin and currency show that was held in New York City. He became the club' s first lifetime member.
For more than eight months David valiantly fought leukemia at University Hospital in Tamarac, Florida. He was cared for lovingly by his devoted wife Lee, his persevering doctor and caring nurses.
A funeral service was held November 15, 2006 led by Rabbi Steven Moss. This included a farewell salute by the West Sayville Fire Department and heartfelt remarks by family members. David was laid to rest in the family plot at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. The U.S. military was present to play Taps and present the American Flag to his loving wife, Lee.
David Bialer was an extraordinary man. He will be greatly missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. He will live forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
Donations can be made in David's memory to the W Leukemia Society, 555 Broad Hollow Road , Suite 403, Melville , N.Y. 11747-5001 or the Oakdale- West Sayville Fire Dept., Main Street , West Sayville, N.Y. .
Charter Member of Sayville Community Ambulance.
David Bialer of Oakdale New York, 81, passed away November 12, 2006 at his winter home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. David is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lee, his three lovely daughters and their husbands, Deborah and Tim Voloshin, Susan and Kick Sullivan, and Cynthia Bialer-Levine and David Irvine; his grandchildren Christopher and Daniel Voloshin, and Hillary and Matthew Sullivan; and his brother Seymour. David will be remembered as a man devoted to his family, his friends and to his community.
David was born in the Bronx on September 27th, 1925 to Harry and Sylvia who had immigrated to the United States from Europe in 1919. In 1931 the Bialer family moved to West Sayville where they opened a small retail dry goods shop on Main Street. David grew up in the wonderful community of Sayville. He attended Sayville schools, while helping with the growing family business. He was an active member of his high school class and the school band and graduated from Sayville High School.
After graduation David tried to volunteer to serve in World War II in the Air Force but was rejected due to a minor medical problem. True to his nature he found a wav to get around this problem and serve his country when he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. He served as a Sergeant in Europe. He returned from the Service in 1946 and went to work at the Atomic Energy Commission at Brookhaven National Laboratory. David once said that he felt confined with an uncertain future at Brookhaven and wanted to make his own destiny. He had merchandising in his blood. In July of 1948 David and his brother Seymour opened up a modem men's shop known at the time as The Sayville Sport Shop. Thirteen years later the brothers purchased the Terry Building at 15 Main St. They initially occupied half of the building. Their business continued to grow. In 1964 they took over the entire building, remodeled the interior for their ever growing business and renamed their retail business as the Sayville Men's Shop. Their establishment was well known for it's location and the Landmark Clock located outside the store.
The business expanded beyond a man's clothing store. The Sayville Men's Shop offered a traditional line of fine but affordable classic men's styles. David and his brother were always looking for ways to serve their community and expand their business. As a division of their growing enterprise they expanded into Tuxedo Sales and Rentals. Later on they opened up the Sayville Uniform Company. David and his brother grew and expanded their business every year that they worked together.
In 1949 David married Lee Weber, the love of his life. And although David was occupied with the ever growing success of his business and his family, he always found time for civic affairs. David was a two-time president of the Chamber of Commerce and a president of the Kiwanis Club. He took great pride in maintaining the Kiwanis "Gilbert Bishop Scholarship" fund, which was established in the memory of his dear friend. David was a key organizer of the very successful Sayville Oysterfest. This event , sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, brought tourism and new business to his community. David also had a helping hand every year in the village Christmas decorations, as well as Santa's workshop.
David was an active member of the West Sayville and Sayville Fire Departments for over 53 years. In looking at his original application to join the volunteer fire department he cited "civic duty" as his reason. David was an active fire fighter. He was also involved in supporting and organizing fundraising events like the pancake breakfast and craft fairs that supported the Sayville Fire Department.
David was also a founding member of the Sayville Volunteer Ambulance Company. His leadership and fundraising efforts helped Sayville obtain their first ambulance. He was also a founding member of Temple Shalom in Sayville.
David could often be seen on the streets of Sayville with a big smile that was contagious and a laugh that spoke of his love of life. He was an interested listener to all and was always willing to offer his sage advice. He had a zeal for life and was genuinely interested in those that he met. He was a giving man who made you feel that you were the most important person in this world. David had a wide variety of interests and a curiosity about the world. David and his wife Lee traveled to all parts of the world. They made several trips throughout the |w United States and to Europe. David and Lee honeymooned in Canada. David made sure that his family shared and enjoyed his love of travel. He took his children and grandchildren on cruises to Alaska, trips and cruises through Europe, the Mediterranean and several cruises throughout the Caribbean.
David enjoyed reading, golfing, swimming and Star Trek. Among his varied interests and hobbies was collecting bank notes and rare and old currency. True to his nature he saw the need for Long Island to have a club and devoted to this endeavor. He found others that shared his interest and founded the Long Island Currency Club. David served as this organization's first president. Under his leadership, this club was one of the the sponsors of the nation's largest coin and currency show that was held in New York City. He became the club' s first lifetime member.
For more than eight months David valiantly fought leukemia at University Hospital in Tamarac, Florida. He was cared for lovingly by his devoted wife Lee, his persevering doctor and caring nurses.
A funeral service was held November 15, 2006 led by Rabbi Steven Moss. This included a farewell salute by the West Sayville Fire Department and heartfelt remarks by family members. David was laid to rest in the family plot at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. The U.S. military was present to play Taps and present the American Flag to his loving wife, Lee.
David Bialer was an extraordinary man. He will be greatly missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. He will live forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
Donations can be made in David's memory to the W Leukemia Society, 555 Broad Hollow Road , Suite 403, Melville , N.Y. 11747-5001 or the Oakdale- West Sayville Fire Dept., Main Street , West Sayville, N.Y. .
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