Elany Is Sad to Announce the Passing Of Former Board Member David Isenberg (1938-2022)

The Insurance Industry and everyone who has ever done business with the D C White Agency, worked for or with ELANY, PIA, PIWA or a host of other industry-related businesses lost a great leader and friend when Dave Isenberg passed away on November 11. Dave’s impact on the industry and his colleagues and friends ran deep. He was well known throughout the industry, particularly the New York market, as an influential leader and expert in his field. His special and unique personality and demeanor engendered warm feelings among his peers leaving most everyone he met favorably impressed.

Dave’s friends on the ELANY Board expressed many kind thoughts and memories of their times with Dave. “Dave was a consummate professional yet big hearted, generous and humble,” said Jim Richardson. Eric Keller expressed his gratitude for having come to know Dave, who he remembers as a true gentleman, always kind and welcoming. “Dave was both a knowledgeable and passionate professional but more importantly, a wonderful human being,” noted Lance Becker. Kevin McGill said, “Dave’s dedication to his wife, children and grandchildren was boundless.” Janet Pane felt “Dave was a gifted teacher and mentor, yet he was always curious and respectful of the views of others.” Bob Shapiro simply said, “He was my good friend for 60 years.”

Heartfelt, Dan Maher said, “I first met Dave in 1982 on the New York Insurance Exchange and had the pleasure of acting as counsel to D C White in the mid-90s and then having Dave serve on the ELANY Board for many years, which allowed us to travel together and occasionally ski and play some golf. He was always a positive influence on both my personal and professional life.”

Dave leaves behind his wife Arlene, his daughter Jill and her children Molly and Noah, his daughter Loren and her husband, Gary and their children Jed and Libby and his son Gary and his wife Jackie and their children Ben and Macy.