December 29, 2016
December 29, 2016
I often think of things he said that still make me laugh today. One of a kind.
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, David Lipson, 69, born on September 18, 1943 and passed away on April 6, 2013. We will remember him forever.
Husband of Anita (nee Chevres). Father of Jeffrey Paul (Susan) Lipson, Stephen Casey Lipson and Gabriella S. Capone. Brother of Laurence E. Lipson. Grand-father of Siena.
At the memorial service on April 9, David's great friend David Rosenberg delivered a beautiful eulogy. You can find it on the "His Life" section of this web site.
In lieu of flowers, David's family requests that friends make a donation to the David Lipson Scholarship Fund at Penn State.
Donations can be made payable to "Penn State University." In the memo portion of the check, please reference, David "Dirt" Lipson Endowed Athletic Scholarship. The mailing address is 157 Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA 16802.
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December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
Just googled David's name today. He is missed.
Today I was just mentioning to a friend that the greatest company I ever worked for was ISCG. I started in 1996. I never worked for such a family environment with a charismatic CED. He knew each of our names and when we were hired he took us out to lunch 2 by 2. An awesome leader and motivator.
Today I was just mentioning to a friend that the greatest company I ever worked for was ISCG. I started in 1996. I never worked for such a family environment with a charismatic CED. He knew each of our names and when we were hired he took us out to lunch 2 by 2. An awesome leader and motivator.
September 18, 2014
September 18, 2014
I will always remember David Lipson, my handsome , dark-haired friend, who lived around the corner from me, he on Michener Ave., and me on Temple Rd.His father was very handsome, too. David was at my house when he got a call that his father had died, and he took it very hard. I think it helped him to be part of our strong-knit group, Girls High and Central kids :me (Sheila), Allan,Debbie,Ellen, Hank Miel,Dave, Sandy, and Ian. The guys used to play football a lot in my street. On the weekends, we used to gather at each other's house,go to Rizzo's, in Glenside for pizza, Barson's on Wadsworth Ave. for french fries, sandwiches,ice cream, and lots of laughs! R.I.P. Dave!
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014
Aaah, I miss your sense of humor....and I often use your favorite expressions such as "Any day you're not in the hospital is a good day". You are not forgotten....
October 6, 2013
October 6, 2013
Today, at my 50th Girls' High Reunion, I learned that David Lipson had passed away. I was so sorry to hear that my long time friend, from my teenage years, who lived around the corner from me, had died at the young age of 69. We were a group of friends, Girls' High and Central students. I remember his eyes, beautiful eyes! Handsome young man in Central who charmed everyone, esp.us girls!
September 18, 2013
September 18, 2013
Happy Birthday David! Ahhh, I can only imagine the celebration you would have had if you were still here. And I can also imagine quite a celebration you are having where you are today. Love from your #1 Recruiter! xoxo
April 18, 2013
April 18, 2013
Two things David ingrained in me: (1) always present yourself as you want to be perceived; and (2) work hard and play hard. Even after my short tenure at ISCG, David remained interested in me and my career path and was always available for professional guidance and friendly advice. His memory will be a blessing to me.
April 13, 2013
April 13, 2013
David and I grew up in an era when childhood friendships carried with it enduring relationships and lifelong concern. Nobody ever leaves you completely and that mutual experience remains in spirit long after time and distance has left us all in different places. I have thought of David over the years and in his passing, mourn his loss. Alav Hasholom.
April 11, 2013
April 11, 2013
ISCG was the first 'real' and 'great' job of my long career and I am proud to this day to say that I worked for ISCG and knew David, if only for a brief time in his life. He was such a character, full of life, larger than life, really...I was completely shocked to get the news of his passing, as I could never imagine the world without David in it. May you rest in peace, David...
April 10, 2013
April 10, 2013
Thank you David for the impact you had on my life so early in my career. Thank you for ISCG and the network of friends you created. Thanks for sharing your experience, opinion, wisdom, opinion, friendship, and uh ... oh yeah, your opinion. Most of all, thanks for the memories.
April 10, 2013
April 10, 2013
I'll always feel grateful to David for giving me an opportunity to come work at ISCG right out of college, even though I graduated from Drexel, which has no football team, which he constantly reminded me of. I knew it was going to be interesting when I asked him if he had any comments on my first status report, and he said yeah, get a haircut.
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
What a wonderful journey it has been and how many lives have been positively touched by David. From the early days at ISCG, it was comfortable and it felt right. His charisma was powerful. There was a family feeling that he brought to all of us and he will always remain in our hearts. Gone, but Never Forgotten.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
ISCG was truly a special place to work. David set the culture and tone to work hard and play hard, and he obviously influenced the hiring of so many good people that support each other to this day. RIP David.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
David had the unique gift of charisma and used it to impact so many of us in a manner that made it look like he wasn't even trying. "Say what you do, do what you say, and always say please and thank you." I will never forget those words. Thank you David!
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
I still remember the first of many pieces of fatherly advice I received from David. "Work hard, if nothing else you'll feel a lot better about yourself." Sometimes he inspired you with wise words and sometimes it was a swift kick in the a$$. In any case it was always meant to help you "learn, grow and be challenged." David, you will be missed.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
Never forget leaving the office at 6:00pm one evening...seeing David at the elevator, and he says, "What....half day?"
He was a boss and a father-figure, a constant comedian/smart-ass, and always had time for you if you really needed it. Truly an amazing man, and it does not seem possible that he is no longer in our world.
He was a boss and a father-figure, a constant comedian/smart-ass, and always had time for you if you really needed it. Truly an amazing man, and it does not seem possible that he is no longer in our world.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
A Prince and a Gentleman. A wonderful guy who left us way too soon.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
Have Fun. Create the highest value Coefficient for our clients. Pursue every task with excellence. Learn, grow, and be challenged. Treat everyone with whom you have contact with respect and dignity. Make a positive difference in our community. Contribute to the success of our coworkers.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
No one in my life has pissed me off or made me laugh more than David. And just when I was at my breaking point he'd reel me back in. There will never be anyone like him on the planet again.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
I will never forget the bond that David built at ISCG. He truly believed hard work and fun was all you needed, and we lived it with him! Although he laughed at me, often, I’ll never forget his excitement when I told him I was having twins…and he always referred to them as his. He was priceless and still makes me smile thinking about him.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
David stopped us as we were headed out on a sales call. As he looked me over, he saw I had a calculator watch on and took it, telling me I could retrieve it when we were done. I returned later to find it pinned on the wall of the conference room with a sign explaining what not to wear on sales calls. He never did erase the nerd in me but he never stopped trying.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
I met David when I joined ISCG and watched the company grow and merge with FCG. I worked with him again at MODA where he helped two young entrepreneurs take their company to the next level. I am happy for the years of my career that involved David. He was a great mentor and friend to many.
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
Like all of us I have many memories and lessons I learned and use every day. Here's one. One day I walked in the office in the morning in my new full-length coat thinking I was the man. It was early and David was already in a meeting and I could hear he was serious. As I walked by, without missing a beat I hear, "Bill, what's your dad wearing today!" I still laugh. Work hard, have fun!
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
From Michener Avenue when we were too young to cross the street thru Edmonds, Central 216, Penn State, Temple and our IT careers, David always was a friend you could count on and never failed to make me laugh. The world is a sadder place today!
April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
David was a man of character, integrity and inspiration. I will miss his engaging personality and magnetic presence.
April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
A light has gone out in the world but I believe his spirit is shining brightly somewhere in heaven. David, we will all miss you.
April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
David Lipson was a truly great human being. I am so sorry that we have lost him. I've never known anyone that had such a significant positive impact on the lives of so many. I admire him for all that he accomplished and all that he stood for. I will forever be grateful for his inspiration, generosity, advice, humor and friendship.
April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
I met David first at Digital where he was the NAM on his beloved PSU. Our paths crossed a second time: As I started at DCTM David had recently co-founded ISCG. My earliest collaboration at DCTM with ISCG was with David, RickR, and JohnF. David created an exceptional culture and company. He was firm and always trustworthy; a unique individual who has left us way too soon.
April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
(part 2) He then taught us about work ethic, vision, leadership, decision making, and success. And he cared about our lives and careers. That’s his legacy and I’m sorry I never got to tell him how I felt.
April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
You just have to look at the careers and titles of the people that David influenced to understand the impact that David had on so many of us. As crazy and wacky as he was, there's rarely a business day that goes by where I don't ask "How would David have handled this?" David grew ISCG from 3 to 600 people, he hired young people who had potential, turned us into professionals, and then taught us
April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
I will never forget the time I spent working with David and the great people he surrounded himself with at ISCG, the good old days for sure. Those memories would not have been possible without David who knew how to get the best of out of everyone and made work fun.
April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
During my interview at ISCG, David stopped me mid-sentence and asked, "Why did you go to Bloomsburg? Couldn't get into Penn State or did you just run out of gas on the way?" It was the perfect start to our professional relationship. David taught me many things about business and life, and I will always remember him fondly.
April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
I met David because of PSU Football, An avid fan--as loyal to his Alma Mater as anyone I've ever known. I worked with him to set up several scholarships in honor of his friends and family. He wasn't one to put his name on things "for the glory." Although retired, I still would stop by his tailgate for a warm hug. Penn State is a special place because of wonderful folks like our David.
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December 29, 2016
December 29, 2016
I often think of things he said that still make me laugh today. One of a kind.
December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
Just googled David's name today. He is missed.
Today I was just mentioning to a friend that the greatest company I ever worked for was ISCG. I started in 1996. I never worked for such a family environment with a charismatic CED. He knew each of our names and when we were hired he took us out to lunch 2 by 2. An awesome leader and motivator.
Today I was just mentioning to a friend that the greatest company I ever worked for was ISCG. I started in 1996. I never worked for such a family environment with a charismatic CED. He knew each of our names and when we were hired he took us out to lunch 2 by 2. An awesome leader and motivator.
September 18, 2014
September 18, 2014
I will always remember David Lipson, my handsome , dark-haired friend, who lived around the corner from me, he on Michener Ave., and me on Temple Rd.His father was very handsome, too. David was at my house when he got a call that his father had died, and he took it very hard. I think it helped him to be part of our strong-knit group, Girls High and Central kids :me (Sheila), Allan,Debbie,Ellen, Hank Miel,Dave, Sandy, and Ian. The guys used to play football a lot in my street. On the weekends, we used to gather at each other's house,go to Rizzo's, in Glenside for pizza, Barson's on Wadsworth Ave. for french fries, sandwiches,ice cream, and lots of laughs! R.I.P. Dave!
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Just a great guy
April 25, 2018
by John Baldwin
I knew David way back in the SIS Sundata days..many years ago. As a young entry level novice he mentored me back when no one used the word “mentor” - basically in the day he looked out for me..he guided me ..he coached me ...and he ribbed me to no end with that hilarious pointed sense of humor we all remember.
I always felt like he was on a full fledged ,100mph “hold on tight “ here we go journey through life ..that you were all welcome to join him on ...35 years later I can still hear his laugh. It was rare and distinct - you don’t get a chance to meet many forces of nature like Dave - I am glad I got that chance ..and I will really miss him.
Enterprise Awards tribute
May 20, 2013
Here is the video of Rob McCord's tribute to David plus the video that Diane Strunk of PACT put together.
http://youtu.be/Rsm-s-7XZew
and here is a video of two of David's appearances at the 1997 and 2008 Enterprise Awards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra8De2-Gx0w
Thanks to Rick Riegel and Carolyn Brown for pulling all of this together.
Philly's Entrepreneurial Spirit
April 8, 2013
by Jim Boyle
Tough saying goodbye to the man who:
inspired <me and so many others>,
believed in <me and so many others>,
laughed at and with <me and so many others>,
mentored and taught <me and so many others>,
challenged <me and so many others>,
invested in <me and so many others>,
harassed and razzed constantly <me and so many others>,
invested with <me and so many others>.
As others have said, it was always our treat when we asked David to breakfast. WIth him being on 'fixed-income', it was always clear who was paying. Every breakfast invitation was immediately met with David's barking voice, "Bring your bleeping wallet, you bleeping weenie!" as he laughed out loud while hanging up.
A bright light has extinguished. Thank you David Lipson for lighting so many other lights along your way.