David Bergman Obituary (1927 - 2020)

David Bergman passed away on December 9, 2020 at age 93. David was born in Philadelphia, one of two sons, along with Edward, to Gerson and Leah Bergman. David graduated from West Philadelphia High School, received his B.S. from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, and at age 60 received his M.S. from Penn. David went overseas as part of the Army of Occupation in Germany after WWII. He later worked for the Jewish Welfare Board in Heidelberg, Germany. After his WWII military service, he took over the family pharmacy off of Rittenhouse Square, and later added two more stores. For over 40 years, Dave served the community as pharmacist and friend. He met Nancy Levin in 1948 as counselors at a YMHA camp. They married in 1952, and moved to Center City where they raised three children: Leah (now deceased), Drew, and Michael. He enjoyed summers with his family in the Pocono Mountains, PA, Long Beach Island, NJ, and Quakertown, PA. He also served with a variety of professional and civic associations, including as President of the Philadelphia Assoc. of Retail Pharmacists, President of the Alumni Assoc.of the Philadelphia College of Apothecaries, an officer of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Assoc., officer of the Center City Residents Assoc., and President of the Central High School Home and School Assoc. After retiring in 1996, he served as an adjunct professor at the Temple University School of Pharmacy. He loved concerts, theatre, museums, and traveled extensively with Nancy, visiting 88 countries. David and Nancy had an active social life with many life-long friends. Nancy, the love of David’s life, passed away in August, 2020. David is survived by two sons, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. For the past year, he and Nancy lived near Drew in Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services and interment will be held in Philadelphia, PA. Contributions can be sent to Doctors without Borders, Friends of Rittenhouse Square, or the charity of your choice.