David Szerlip

David I. Szerlip, 73, of Livingston died July 9, 2020. He was raised in Millburn.

Mr. Szerlip joined his father’s insurance agency, Szerlip & Company. In 1994 he opened his own agency, David Szerlip & Associates in Berkeley Heights, specializing in insurance for non-profits and social services in the areas of mental health and substance use disorder. He served as a business adviser to many organizations, including the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD), guiding such national organizations in all insurance-related matters. After selling his agency he returned to the family business.

He graduated from Millburn High School in 1965 and University of Miami.

David was a fifth-degree black belt in karate, conducting weekly classes with a group of members.

Get New Jersey Jewish News's Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathleen Y. (Gorton); his daughter, Kathleen (Brian) Edelman; a brother, Robert; and two grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held July 18 at 4 p.m. outside his daughter’s Livingston home. Memorial contributions may be made to Nonprofit Risk Management Center, 204 South King St., Leesburg, VA 20175.