YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Reb Dovid Pitterman Z”L. He was 75.
The Niftar was one of the original first 5 members of Flatbush Hatzolah (known by his unit number “F-8”), when it was founded in the Mirrer Yeshiva. He was an active member for around 50 years, responding to emergency calls until just a few years ago. He saved thousands of lives over the decades.
Reb Dovid was the son of Reb Moshe, who was an “Alter Mirrer”, and grew up in Boro Park, where his father was a fixture of the famed “Mirrer Minyan”. He learned in Bais Medrash in the Mirrer Yeshiva, under Hagaon HaRav Shmuel Brudny ZT”L and other Gedolim in the Mir.
But the Niftar never left the yeshiva, spending all his free time with Chavrusos in the Bais Medrash, and Davening in the Yeshiva for more than 50 years.
He leaves behind his Choshuva wife and family of Bnei Torah and Baalei Chesed, following in his footsteps.
The Levaya will be held on Sunday at 12:00pm at Shomrei Hadas Chapels on 14th Avenue and 38th Street.
Boruch Dayan HaEmmes…
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7 Responses
What a loss! We lived near him. Always looking to help with emergencies! What a holy tzadick! And loss for the community and yeshiva!
Baruch Dayan Haemes! He was an incredible person in every way. He helped shape generations of Bnos Yisroel as the beloved administrator of Bais Yaakov of 18th Avenue, where his constant presence is already sorely missed.
He as such a specail person!!! Bsimcha Tamid!! Wasnt he also involved as administrator of Bais Yaakov of 18th avenue?
The niftar z’l pioneered the system of offering esrog purchasers pre-selected (clebbed) kosher meshulash hadassim. This was way before they started shrink-wrapping them.
To Rabbaim
Yes. That’s Rebbitzin zembia’s school
For those fortunate enough to know Reb Dovid ZL there’s nothing to say,
And for those not fortunate enough to know him there’s nothing to say…
What a Great Person loss for everyone no matter where you live
There are some people who walk between us as regular folk but are giants beyond our comprehension. Reb Dovid was one of them. A one man chesed machine carrying families and yechidim for years and years without fanfare. What a loss!
Hamakom yenachem eschem..