Author, musician, and rabbi David M. Honigsberg died suddenly of a massive heart attack early on 27 March 2007. He had suffered a heart attack in September 2006, and was believed to be on the mend. He was healthy and active, and performed two concerts at Lunacon two weeks ago.
As a writer, he published short stories in several anthologies, and wrote supplements to many role-playing games. As a musician, he was part of the Don’t Quit Your Day Job Players (which released two albums) before going solo. His most recent album, The Pattern, was recently released, and he was planning several concerts to promote it.
David and his wife, Alexandra, both had religious callings at about the same time. He became a rabbi, and Alexandra, an Episcopal priest. They often worked together, counseling interfaith couples from their unique perspective. At the time of his death, David was an associate rabbi of The New Synagogue in New York City.
The memorial service will take place at the Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, at 11AM Friday 30 March. Interment will follow at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
For more information, see David’s web site. Memorials on the web include David’s own LiveJournal, an ongoing reminiscence on blogspot, and Michael A. Burstein’s blog. A larger list of eulogies and tributes is available at technorati.
On a personal note, David and Alexandra are friends of mine and my wife’s. We were both shocked and stunned to hear the news. Death always comes too soon, but in David’s case, he always seemed the picture of health. We, and his numerous friends, will feel his loss for a long time.
David was born on 13 September 1958. He leaves behind his wife, his parents, and hundreds of friends.
—Ian Randal Strock