David Chernov, 89

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CANTON, MASS. – Paissy David Chernov died Feb. 8 at Orchard Cove Hebrew Senior Life in Canton. He was the beloved husband of Leah Belle (Korn) Chernov for 66 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Paul and Rose Chernov, he had previously lived in Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Sarasota, Florida.

Dave attended Brown University and Harvard Law School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army, and upon discharge obtained a master’s degree in tax at New York University School of Law. He was a partner in national tax at EY, formerly known as Ernst and Young, and retired in 1990. 

He was the devoted father of Claudia Chernov and her husband, Joshua Hanft, of New York, New York, Joel Chernov and his wife, Deborah Skakel, of New York, New York, and Carrie Chernov of Jackson, Wyoming; and the grandfather of Paul, Gideon, and Eli Hanft; Allison, Liz, and Evan Chernov. He was the dear brother of the late Brina Deutsch, and of Nathan Chernov of Saunderstown. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Ansche Chesed, 251 West 100th St., New York, NY 10025.

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