David C. Isenberg, 73

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – David C. Isenberg passed away Nov. 12. 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 R.I. – Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center, Isenberg Family Playground, Children’s Playground at Temple Habonim; Jewish Family Service of RI – Isenberg Family Kosher Nutrition Program and Isenberg Music Series; Providence Public Library; Isenberg Family Children’s Library; Temple Beth-El – Isenberg Atrium and 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. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish Family Service, 959 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.