Isaac 'Ike' David
Lieu de naissance : Whitney Pier, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 18 novembre 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isaac ‘Ike’ David, at the young age of 94, on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010.
Ike was born and raised in Whitney Pier, the son of the late Louie and Fanny David.
At a young age, he worked for the David brothers in their grocery stores. In 1942, Ike served with the Canadian Army overseas and returned to Cape Breton in 1945. Upon his return, he became a partner in Frosty Velvet Ice Cream with his very good friend, the late Harry Hirsch. In 1950, Ike established the well-known and loved, ‘Ike’s Gourmet Delicatessen.’
In 1958, he married Faye ‘Tootsie’ (Allen) from New Waterford, who worked by his side in the deli until their retirement in 1990, where they made many good friends.
Ike was an active member of the Temple Sons of Israel, the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 12, Sydney and B’nai Brith of Canada.
Ike is survived by his loving wife, Faye; daughter, Laurel and son, Phil, both of Toronto. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Louis Allen, New Waterford, and sister-in-law, Nettie Simon, formerly of Glace Bay and now residing in Toronto. Ike also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and good friends, who he loved dearly. He will be sadly missed by his very close friends, Reg Bonnar, Mary Muise and Marjorie.
Ike was predeceased by his parents, sister in infancy, brother-in-law, Nate Simon and sister-in-law, Sylvia Allen.
The family would like to thank Ike’s doctors and nurses, especially the staff of 4C at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, who cared for Ike with kindness and compassion during his stay.
Funeral will he held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 at 2 p.m., with interment to follow at the Hebrew Cemetery, Lingan Road.
Memorials may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
