David M. Mendelsohn of North Reading passed away after a long illness, surrounded by family on February 16, 2025. David was the beloved husband of Luise (Olanoff) Mendelsohn with whom he shared fifty-five years of marriage. They met while attending Swampscott High School before David went on to graduate from Suffolk University. He played bass guitar in a rock band with his friends in high school and college.
Upon graduating college, David continued working at the hardware store of his grandfather. Along with his father they turned it into a thriving industrial supply business. David was also very involved in his community including being an Executive Board Member at Epstein Hillel School, served on the board of the Jewish Journal, and ran his condominium board for seven years.
David was a passionate sports enthusiast who dedicated much of his free time to athletic activities. He loved playing softball and always had fun golfing with his friends, enjoying both the competition and good times together.
David was a dedicated family man and was the devoted father of Greg and Chad and his wife Laurena. He was the adoring grandfather of Zachary, Izaak, and Kailyn.
Funeral services will be held at Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell Street, Peabody on Wednesday, February 19 at 11 AM. Interment in Beth El Cemetery, Peabody. Donations in David’s memory may be made to Epstein Hillel School (Hillel Academy), 6 Marblehead Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945.