David H Amler

David H. Amler passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his family at White Plains Hospital on Thursday, February 11th. Dr. Amler had served to the medical needs of families in the Westchester community for over 40 years until his retirement from Chester Pediatrics in July 2014. He continued mentoring medical students at New York Medical College and was Pediatric Consultant at Hawthorne Cedar Knolls and Linden Hill, Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services. David Amler was a graduate of White Plains High School, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Buffalo Medical School. Upon completion of his residency at Bellevue Medical Center, he served with distinction as Major in the Army From 1972-1974, and was appointed Chief of Pediatrics at Darnell Army Hospital in Texas. In 1974, Dr. Amler joined the pediatrics practice founded by his father Alfred Amler. Later he was named Chief of Pediatrics at White Plains Hospital from 1985-1990. Dr. Amler received many awards over his career and was continuously listed as “Top Doctor in Westchester.” To his many patients he was beloved as a compassionate and caring doctor who cured children as well as their entire families. He was most touched to have been awarded “Most Compassionate Doctor” by the community. David Amler is survived by his loving wife Peggy, his sons Mark and Adam Amler, his step children Megan Narron and David Kessler, his sister Jane Lewis, brother Arthur Amler, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10am Sunday, February 14, at Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Ave, White Plains, New York, 10601. Phone 914-949-4717. Shiva will be held Monday through Wednesday next week at the home of Dave and Peggy Amler, 5 Cobb Ave., White Plains, NY. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made either to “The White Plains Hospital Foundation,” 41 E. Post Rd, White Plains, NY 10601 or to “Meals on Wheels” of White Plains, 311 North St. #307, White Plains, New York, 10605.