"David,Barbara,Doug & Pearl Family
Your Father was a Great Man.I am so so sorry
for your loss!
Love Aileen
"
In loving memory of
David S. Pearl, Sr.
October 21, 1918 - December 20, 2015
David Pearl was born to Jacob and Goldie Pearl on October 21, 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA. He died unexpectedly on December 20th at Broward General Hospital bringing his full, beautiful, and still productive life of 97 years to a sudden end.
David's first job was as a paper boy where he quickly rose to an area manager employing his friends and even his sister. He recruited employees by offering them cookies at his mother's house after they made their deliveries. He was commissioned into the Navy in 1944 as a commander, Port Everglades Air/Sea Rescue. He married Marjorie Hahn from Pittsburgh in the same year.
David was an industrial visionary and after his naval service he and Maggie decided to settle permanently in the Fort Lauderdale area. In 1949, he founded Uniweld Products, Inc., a company that continues to manufacture quality welding and refrigeration equipment. In order to supply his growing demand for some of his component parts, he found it necessary to "make it himself." He started Continental Precision Instruments and Unibox, Inc. to fill those requirements and expanded those companies to serve others as well.
He remained married to Maggie for 69 years until her death in 2013. Together they raised three sons, traveled extensively, and she rode the horses he lovingly cared for. They bred many dogs including their prize winning Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
David's sense of humor and generous spirit made lasting impressions on family, friends and his many beloved employees. He was never without a sage piece of advice and his sense of enthusiasm at life's possibilities. He believed hard work was the key to success and expected all those around him to share in his work ethic. At 97 he still went to his office at least 2 to 3 times per week.
He is preceded in death by his wife Maggie, and his beloved grandchild Eric. He is survived by his sister Miriam Fineberg, three sons James (Debra), David II (Barbara) and Douglas (Susan) as well as seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday December 26 from 11 am - 1:30 pm at Fred Hunter's Downtown Ft. Lauderdale Chapel, 718 S. Federal Highway followed by a Funeral Service. Entombment will follow at Lauderdale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, he would have appreciated donations in his honor to the Navy Seal Foundation at www.navysealfoundation.org. Condolences may be shared at www.fredhunters.com.
Tributes
"I was employed by UniWeld for 10 yrs..The best part of every day was when Mr. Pearl would make his rounds of the plant.He was just a great guy."
"I was very saddened to hear about Mr. Pearl's passing. I worked for Uniweld for several years and have very fond memories of the quirk "old man" (that hated that nickname). Sending my condolences to the entire Pearl family."
"My husband Fletcher had so many wonderful memories with Mr. Pearl and his family. I am sending my condolences to you all. Jennifer Gibson...... David, Pls. call me 713-2561276"
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I will always remember Mr. Pearl Sr. for the laughs we shared about the "tail" we both wore in our hair and the "chats" we had about showing dogs. He was one of a kind and will be missed. My condolences to the family and I am truly sorry I could not attend the services."
"I remember Dave Pearl from my father's days @ Uniweld a long time ago. Our father, Myles Loring passed unexpectedly in hospital as well on 1/7/05 . Hold your memories close and share them!"
"Mr. & Mrs. Pearl were our very first Florida "friends." When Jeep moved to Florida to work at Uniweld, David and Maggie welcomed us into their family and he will be truly missed. We are very fortunate to have been part of his life."
"Mr. Pearl, what can I say other than he was a great man with a kind word. I got to know him more after our Father died suddenly and even though we would compete with him he would search us out at shows and ask how things were going. We appreciated his concern, his quick wit and conversation. Our sympathy goes out to the family. He will be missed."
"To us, Mr. Pearl was always the chief, the boss, the man! But not in a dispararing way, rather in a commanding way. He was, among many things, a good leader, father, grandfather, friend, and man of industry. They do not make men like him anymore. We will miss him dearly. We will always respect his memory. Our condolences to the Pearl family. "