Background
Starr, David was born on August 1, 1922 in New York City. Son of Aaron and Helen (Simon) Starr.
Starr, David was born on August 1, 1922 in New York City. Son of Aaron and Helen (Simon) Starr.
Bachelor, Queens College, 1942.
Reporter, rewriteman Long Island Daily Press, 1942-1950. Executive editor Nassau Daily Review Star, 1950-1953. Assistant editor Newark Star-Ledger, 1954-1956.
Associate editor Long Island Press, 1953-1954, 56-62, managing editor, 1962-1969, editor, 1969-1977. Senior editor Newhouse Newspapers, since 1971. Public Springfield Republican, 1977-1999, president, since 1999.
President Springfield Central, Inc., 1978-1988, chairman, 1989-1995.
Trustee Nassau Community College, State University of New York, 1959-1966. Board directors Springfield Library. and Museum Association, chairman, 1988-1990. Member Massachusetts Cultural Council, since 1980.
Board directors American Arts Alliance, 1988-1992, chairman, 1989-1992. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, American Newspaper Publications Association.
Married Marjorie Giffen, August 3, 1943. Children: Pamela, Peter.