A. David Gingold
October 04, 1938 - March 01, 2012
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A. David Gingold
October 04, 1938 - March 01, 2012
Obituary
A. David Gingold, 73, was born October 4, 1938 in Syracuse, New York and passed away March 1, 2012 at home in Mission Viejo, California. A retired teacher for 35 years, David is survived by his wife Mel Marie Gingold; daughter Dawn Alane-Kelmenson and her husband David; daughter Terry Renee Gingold-Lee and her husband Richard; sister Sallie Fulton; granddaughter Madison Zagarino; step-granddaughter Alezandra Lee; step-grandson Nicholas Lee; nephews Matthew and Andrew Fulton and his favorite dog, Roxy Gingold-Lee.
He attended Troy State, Alabama on a basketball scholarship where he rarely missed a shot, especially his ‘outside shot’. He was also a skilled golfer and could be found on the golf course sometimes, up to 54 holes a day.
He became a guidance counselor at the high school of both of his daughter’s where his beautiful smile and warmth as a teacher and adult had a huge impact on the lives of many students.
Dave & his wife, Mel moved to Lake Mission Viejo where he immediately became known by many as ‘Dave, the Dock Master’… he could be seen daily cruising around on Carpe Diem and assisting people with their new boats.
A handy-dandy guy, with a mind for engineering, a big heart and a pair of helping hands, he was always on the go with a project in ‘toe.’
His ‘spice’ and charisma together with his determination and sparkling blue eyes is what we loved about him and made him special to all of us.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stand Up to Cancer at https://secure.standup2cancer.org/custom/?c=donate&su2ccs=PRUPTO2009-8372.
21 responses to A. David Gingold
Mike and Molly Green says:
March 6, 2012
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Mike and Molly Green says:
March 6, 2012
Terry and Family – we are so sorry for your loss. We know he will always live in your heart and souls.
With Great Love –
Michael Murphy and Molly Green
Gloria godfrey says:
March 7, 2012
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Elizabeth Stevens says:
March 8, 2012
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Larry Halstead says:
March 8, 2012
Dave and I only took the Alaskan cruise because we knew there would be free ice cream any time we wanted…at least twice a day. And I always built the tallest! We’ll miss you, but know that you are having the biggest ice cream cone now. Larry Halstead