Obituaries
'Complete Shock:' Beloved Club Owner Dies In NJ Double-Murder: PD
They remembered the New Jersey man as the guy who gave them a career, or continued it.
They remembered David Kimowitz as the guy who gave them a career, or continued it.
Kimowitz, who died in a Maplwood double murder this weekend, co-owned a New York City comedy club called the The Stand.
The club recently just announced a new location near Union Square Park, and comedians took to the Internet to praise not only the club, but David, in video after video on YouTube.
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YES WE ARE OPEN! AGAIN! Thanks to all the awesome comedians that came together to help us with this. We're looking forward to having everyone back! https://t.co/R8s5dDg2gq
— The Stand NYC (@TheStandNYC) July 12, 2019
Now David, 40, is gone. And many comedians took to Twitter and social media to remember the man they called a "great guy" and a "great friend," over and over, because he gave them a place to work.
This is such shocking news. A great guy and friend has passed this weekend. Just talked with him last week and Fri night. He seemed so happy, a wife, 2 kids, his new club opened. And now this horrific new. David Kimowitz you will be missed. RIP
— RichVos (@RichVos) August 4, 2019
The boyfriend of an au pair who was killed along with her boss – Kimowitz – was arrested in a double homicide that shocked Maplewood this weekend, authorities said.
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Joseph Porter, 27, of Elizabeth was charged with two counts of murder, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and criminal restraint, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
Read more: Boyfriend Of Au Pair Arrested In Maplewood Double Murder: ECPO
Porter was charged in connection with the killing of Karen L. Bermudez-Rodriguez, 26, of Maplewood, who was transported to Beth Israel Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 7:17 a.m. on Saturday. Porter had been in a dating relationship with Bermudez-Rodriguez, according to the Essex County Sheriff’s Office.
Kimowitz was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas S. Fennelly of the Prosecutor’s Homicide Unit.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Surburban Funeral Chapel at 68 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston
Here are more of the tributes from comedians:
RIP David Kimowitz. We where JUST in Montreal laughing about how you should manage your one-liner jokin dentist of a father. You’re dad & brother hooked up my broken teeth. David was a dope gentle & friendly man. He took me & @LaughingVlad Vlad to see Cred I. Shit! I will miss U! pic.twitter.com/BVabb3AxU5
— StandUpKid (@noredavis) August 4, 2019
Shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of my friend David Kimowitz. I truly can’t believe this and my heart goes out to the entire Kimowitz family. Just sickening. You will be missed dearly! RIP brother.
— Paul Virzi (@PaulVirzi) August 4, 2019
I’m so sad and horrified to hear of the death of David Kimowitz. A club owner who loved comedy and comics. A terrible loss for his young family, and the NYC comedy community. RIP David
— Laurie Kilmartin (@anylaurie16) August 4, 2019
This is absolutely devestating news. David Kimowitz was always such a joy to be around. I’m so saddened by this. My heart goes out to his family. https://t.co/V5M7d0Ui4C
— Bonnie McFarlane (@bonniemcfarlane) August 4, 2019
RIP David Kimowitz. Great guy. Great Dad. Great for Comedy. Senseless violence. He will truly be missed. pic.twitter.com/KbQw9lu6am
— (((evan shapīro))) (@eshap) August 4, 2019
I’m still in complete shock about David Kimowitz. What a tragic loss to the Comedy community. Dave was a great guy and a great father. My heart goes out to his family. You will be missed dearly.
— Sarah Tollemache (@stollemache) August 4, 2019
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