David Saper

David Andrew Saper, age 46, of Wayne passed away suddenly on Monday, March 2, 2020.

David was born in Brooklyn, New York to Michele and Alvin Saper. David and his family moved to Fair Lawn, New Jersey when David was one year old.

David spent his formative years in Fair Lawn and played sports throughout his childhood,  representing the town playing baseball and soccer. After graduating from Fair Lawn High School in 1991, David attended Hofstra University,  graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education in 1995.

David began his 23 year career in education as a Phys Ed teacher at the Community High School in Teaneck, NJ.  David worked there from 1995 until 2004, during which time he went back to school and earned his Master’s Degree from Montclair State University in Education Administration.  David spent the remainder of his career with the Elmwood Park School District in various leadership positions, culminating in being the Principal of Gilbert Avenue School for 9 years.

David married the love of his life Holly Laird on April 18, 2004, and they settled in Wayne, New Jersey.  During their time together in Wayne they have raised their two children, Zachary and Avery. David and Holly cherished over fifteen years of loving and loyal marriage together.

David never lost his love for sports, he was a devoted New York Yankees and New York Jets fan.  He enjoyed playing golf, was an avid tennis player and recently became a member of the Wayne Racket Club.  David was a selfless person and was always willing to help people solve their problems. He was likeable and funny, using his dry wit to put people at ease and always make the best of any situation.  Aside from all of David’s talents, hobbies, and interests, his greatest passion was for his family. Nothing in the world meant more to David than providing for and spending time with his family. His favorite place to be was in his home, sitting around the fireplace with his wife and children.  David was a very special person who touched the lives of many people and will be missed by everyone that knew him.

David is survived by his wife Holly (nee Laird) of Wayne, one son Zachary Saper (14) of Wayne, one daughter, Avery Saper (12) of Wayne, his parents Alvin Saper and Michele (nee Resnick) of Fair Lawn, one sister Alison Corkery and her husband Michael of Reston, VA, and two nieces, Hailey and Chloe Corkery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David's name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 http://www.stjude.org.