Obituary: David M. Fishbein, 79, Of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): David M. Fishbein, born April 14, 1943, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on November 11, 2022, at the age of 79.

David was the son of the late Morris and Helen (Bacci) Fishbein of Wallingford. He was a graduate of Lyman Hall High School - Class of 1961. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Fishbein of Boston, MA, Jacqueline Fishbein and her husband Denis Ouimette of Wallingford, Sean Fishbein and his wife Patti of Southington, Sara Fishbein and her husband Todd Stewart of Palm Coast, FL, and Lynsey Eite (Fishbein) and her husband Shane of Tampa, FL. David also leaves behind five beloved grandchildren Isabelle, Alexandre & Sophie Fishbein-Ouimette, Connor & Caroline Fishbein, and several nieces and nephews.

As many of you know, our father was a dynamic man who enjoyed so many passions throughout his life. He was charismatic, had an impeccable sense of taste and style, had a sharp wit and truly loved connecting with people.

There is no doubt, our father loved to live life!

As a teen growing up in Wallingford, David enjoyed “hanging with his Martin Avenue crew”, horseback riding, fast cars and going to the beach with childhood friends. He often spoke of the youthful trouble he would get into including “racing his mother’s car at the track and then returning home with her groceries” with a glimmer in his eye. Evidently, David could be a bit mischievous.

As his life progressed, David’s interest began to shift towards family and business. He began his insurance career in 1961 at Fishbein Insurance and eventually became sole proprietor of David M. Fishbein Agency. He was proud of his children and the insurance businesses he had helped to build and found passions for real estate, architecture, interior design, and landscaping.

In his later years, David enjoyed summering in Newport and weekends in New Haven where he formed lasting friendships and treasured memories, and spending time spoiling his grandchildren. He continued to work up until his 76th birthday. David loved his customers, and especially loved and respected the people on his team. He could often be seen driving his freshly cleaned convertible listening to his favorite Frank Sinatra songs, joining his friends for daily coffee and “Stopping by Michael’s for just one martini…”

There is no doubt, our father loved to live life!

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr Lynn Tanoue, Dr Carolyn Rochester and the Yale New Haven Hospital staff who supported our father throughout his illness.

Please join us as we celebrate David’s life! Calling hours will be Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford, CT. A committal service will be held at St. John Cemetery following mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to one of David’s favorite charities including St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice (https:www.franciscanhc.org).

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Wallingford Funeral Home here.