UFT Admin
- Teacher
- PS 55, the Bronx
David Behrbom was one of those special people who never forgot your name once he met you.
“He was a very warm and friendly teacher who always offered a hand to anyone in need,” said Deborah Morgan, the chapter leader at PS 55 in the Bronx, where Behrbom taught physical education for more than 15 years.
David, who was 47, was a UFT member for 21 years. Each spring, he organized the “Olympic Games” at PS 55 that brought together students and staff for a fun day of athletic competition. He also taught math and health education at the school.
David loved old-school hip-hop, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh, Morgan said. A lifelong New York Yankees baseball fan, David also coached baseball and soccer in Westchester County, where he lived.
He died on April 5, hours before having a chance to undergo convalescent plasma therapy following a publicized battle his family waged to get him the procedure, a family member said.
David is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his son Alex and his daughter Eliana as well as a brother, two stepbrothers and his mother.
20 + years of knowing you ,you are a great person ,father and friend, I will miss our talks About all star wars things ,..C.S 55 will not be the same ,there is a hole now.. I miss you brother.
David was a great teacher and a good person for all his co-workers . He was taken to early in life my prayers go out to his family and friends who knew him well.
I was lucky enough to have met & befriended David – his wife wife over 20 yrs ago- then reconnected this past September. I will miss his smile, laughter & his “We got this” attitude. My prayers are with his family.
I will always remember David as a great teacher and colleague. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace.
Maria Arroyo
Retired teacher -CES 55X
An amazing human being gone to soon but will always be remembered. May God cover and bless his family as they mourn. Sleep on my beloved brother!
David was a pleasant, friendly, and encouraging teacher and co-worker. His presence in my classroom will never be forgotten….the way he interacted with the students…He will surely be missed, RIP.
A great human being and a true friend and colleague.
hon
Our school lost a great teacher. He had such a fun loving way of making you smile. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
I’m so lost for words! David will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to his family! Rest In Peace!
Your 55 colleague,
McBride
We loved David so much he was my co-worker and friend for more than 20 years. He taught not only my daughter but my grand daughter too, We will truly miss him. My prayers are with his family.
Ms. Cordero
We are honored and blessed to have known David. He was truly a blessing in our lives and we will miss him. Our condolences.