Obituary of Arthur B. David

Dr. Arthur B. David, M.D., D.D.S. Dr. Arthur B. David passed away peacefully of natural causes at home on November 16, 2011. He was born July 4, 1921, to Assyrian parents and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. Dr. David studied dentistry at the Medical College of Virginia. After graduation in 1945 he enlisted in the medical corps of the 88th infantry as a lieutenant. He was stationed in Trieste, Italy. He was a great tennis player as well. The United States Army selected him to head the U.S. Tennis Team. Due to his new position he traveled Europe extensively on "goodwill tours" playing matches and organizing local tournaments. By the time he ended his military career, he was promoted to captain. When he returned home after World War II (1947), he opened his dental practice. After one year of dentistry he decided to study medicine. He graduated from the University of Zurich, School of Medicine in Switzerland, where he met his future wife, Rosa (Roesli) Sutter. Dr. David did his internship at the then Martland Medical Center in Newark and plastic surgery residency at the Veteran's Hospital in East Orange, NJ. He specialized in maxillofacial surgery. In 1964 Dr. David moved with his wife to Morristown, NJ where he opened his plastic surgery practice. Four years later in 1968, Dr. David joined Dr. Mario Berschadsky to form their practice, David & Berschadsky, M.D.'s, P.A. also in Morristown, NJ. He was on the staff of the Saint Clare's, Chilton Memorial and Morristown Memorial Hospitals. At Saint Clare's Hospital he was on the Cancer Committee, Credentials Committee, Emergency Room Committee, and infection Control Committee, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees. Dr. David retired from private practice in 1995 and devoted himself more to his many interests. Dr. David loved to visit art galleries, he enjoyed ballet and classical music, and he seldom missed a Saturday afternoon opera performance on the radio coming directly from the Met. Looking for antiques was another of his hobbies and he sometimes jokingly told his friends that his and Roesli's home was built around a 250 year old English door, which had already been stored in the garage. Arthur also loved sports. In addition to tennis he enjoyed skiing and soon was much more daring than his wife. He also was a longtime member of the Mendham Golf and Tennis Club. His friends and colleagues were privileged to work with Arthur as he was a superb surgeon and a true gentleman. He will be greatly missed by all. Dr. David is survived by his wife, two nieces and nephew with their families and many cousins. A memorial service is planned for December 16, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Road, Mendham, NJ. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. www.baileyfuneralhomes.com