David Isenberg

DAVID C. ISENBERG, ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST ISENBERG, DAVID CHAIM, 73, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was born in Providence, the son of the late Jacob and Dorothy (Sherman) Isenberg. David was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence and Boston University. He was a founder of Chex Finer Foods, and served as the company’s President for 25 years. He was a board member of: Temple Beth El, Temple Emanu-El, Providence Children’s Museum, Friends of Rochambeau Library, Miriam Hospital Board of Governors, Camp Jori and Providence Rotary. David cared deeply about and generously supported many community organizations and programs including: Jewish Alliance of Greater RI – Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center, Isenberg Family Playground, Children’s Playground at Temple Habonim; Jewish Family Service of RI - Isenberg Family Kosher Nutrition Program & Isenberg Music Series ; Providence Public Library; Isenberg Family Children’s Library; Temple Beth-El – Isenberg Atrium & Isenberg Family Fund; The Wheeler School - Isenberg Auditorium; and Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Isenberg Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research. He is survived by his children Michael Isenberg, Jeremy Isenberg, and Rachel Isenberg; former wife Dianne Isenberg; daughters in law Karen Isenberg and Amanda Isenberg; grandchildren Sophie, Caleb, Lily and Samantha; and companion Nancy Maloney. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 15th at 12:30PM at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave, Providence with burial in Sons of Israel and David Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish Family Service 959 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. Shiva will be held at the residences of Amanda and Jeremy Isenberg. Tuesday following interment and 7-9pm; Wednesday 3-5pm and 7-9pm; Thursday 3-5pm and 7-9pm; and Friday 2-4pm.