David Lurie

David “Dave” Emanuel Lurie, 66, of Newton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born in Syracuse, New York, on October 20, 1957, he was the son of Abraham and Natalie Lurie.

Raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dave attended Radnor High School (Class of ‘75), where he took great pride in captaining the basketball team and formed lifelong friendships. He then attended Dartmouth College (Class of ‘79), majoring in Policy Studies. After graduating magna cum laude, Dave continued his education at Harvard Law School (Class of ‘83), where he met his first wife and mother of his children, Susan Winkler, and was a member of the Legal Aid Bureau.

Upon graduating cum laude and being admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, Dave became an attorney at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovksy, and Popeo, P.C., where he cherished the opportunity to learn from some of the profession’s greats. In 1997, Dave ventured out to found his own firm in partnership with his good friend, Peter B. Krupp. There, he practiced as a civil trial lawyer for another 27 years, leading the firm’s evolution to what would become Lurie Friedman LLP.

In both his professional life and personal life, Dave will be remembered for his integrity, compassion, generosity, humor, and kindness—he was a true mensch. Many will also remember fondly his spectacular dance moves and joyous laughter. He lived life fully and with passion, particularly enjoying hiking, running alongside fellow members of his running team (the Crying Shames), all things basketball, mid-coast Maine, adventuring with his grandson, and, above all, spending time with his friends and loved ones, especially traveling and being alongside his dear fiancée, Sue Miller.

He is survived by Susan Miller; his children, Rachel Melikan (Alex), Daniel Lurie (Alex), and Mitchell Lurie (Erica); grandson, Landon Melikan; brother, Jonathan Lurie (Debbi); and Sue’s children, Ben Miller and Lauren Miller. Along with his parents, David was predeceased by his younger brother, Richard Lurie, and his former wife, Susan Winkler.

Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to Charles River Watershed Association. He was loved dearly and will be missed beyond measure.