David E. Rothschild

Faleceu

David Emil Rothschild
WWII veteran, mechanical engineer and innovator in the field of rendering, political leader and trustee of Beth Israel Hospitals
David Emil Rothschild, a longtime Millburn, N.J., resident, died on March 1, 2019, ending a rich life of 94 years.
David is survived by his loving children: Stephen, Ami and Michael Rothschild; grandchildren: Adam Rothschild, Lindsey Danzinger, Clinton and Wellington Rothschild and Alexander Rothschild Douiahy, as well as great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Aviva and Noa Danziger. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Carolyn Litwin Rothschild.
David was born in Newark, N.J., on Aug. 23, 1924 to Miriam and Leo Rothschild. He received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University. He fought in World War II as a corporal in both European and Pacific theaters where he was in the 86th Infantry Division liberating Germany.
He was an innovator in the field of rendering, founding Lincoln Farms and was a vice president of Harrison Byproducts. He garnered three patents and co-founded the American Fats and Oils Association.
David also enjoyed influencing change in the political arena by being chairman of the Millburn/Short Hills Democratic Club and as a delegate to the 1968 Democratic Convention. Later, David lent his executive prowess to be the vice president of the Board of Trustees, Beth Israel Hospitals.
David, always curious about other cultures, peoples and particularly food, was a world traveler with his wife, Carolyn. He was also an accomplished photographer and of late his favorite subjects were of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As a devoted father to his extended family, David loved to have his family around him for celebrations or vacations in Cape Cod or the Caribbean. His friends and family will deeply miss his concise advice and pithy insights as well as his never ending generosity.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:30 am, March 3, at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Rd., Livingston, NJ. 973-422-0600.
Donations may be made in David's honor to Beth Israel Hospitals, rwjbh.org/newark-beth-israel-medical-center/giving/.

Fonte: Newark Star Ledger

Publicado em: 02-03-2019