Introduction
David Kisselman was born in Russia in 1876. He came to Camden as a small boy.
Employed for many years as an investigator for prominent attorney and one-time Republican State Assemblyman Albert S. Woodruff, David Kisselman made his home for many years at 1019 South 5th Street in South Camden, with his wife Dora. The Kisselmans had four children, a son, Carl, and three daughters, Grace, Lenore, and Theresa. Carl Kisselman became a prominent attorney in the 1930s and 1940s.
David Kisselman died on December 3, 1940. A member of Congregation Beth El on Park Boulevard at Belleview Avenue, he was buried at Crescent Burial Park in Pennsauken after services were held at his home. Rabbi Philip Lipis of Beth El conducted the funeral.
David Kisselman Dies at Age of 64
Camden Courier-Post —
Father of Attorney Had Been Ill for Several Months; Rites to Be Held Today
David Kisselman, 64, father of Carl Kisselman, prominent Camden attorney, and himself an investigator associated with former Senator Albert S. Woodruff for many years, died last night at his home, 1019 South Fifth street.
Mr. Kisselman had been ill for several months. Death resulted from uremic poisoning.
Mr. Kisselman was born in Russia and came to this country as a small boy. He spent almost his entire life in Camden and was widely known.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dora Kisselman, his son, and three daughters, Mrs. Grace Brown, of 2566 Baird boulevard; Mrs. Lenore Stern, of 2560 Baird boulevard, and Miss Thersa [sic] Kisselman, who lived at the parents’ home.
Mr. Kisselman was a member of the Beth-El congregation.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m., today at the home. Rabbi Philip L. Lipis will conduct the rites. Burial will be in Crescent Burial Park.