David Brust

Dr. David P. Brust

Greece - Age 84, surrounded by his family at home in Greece, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Brownell); sons, Thomas (Catherine), Daniel (Barbara), David (Marian); grandchildren, Rachael, Nicholas, Jacqueline, Daniel, Haley, Ethan, Miranda and Luke; and great-granddaughter, Madeline.

He was born in Medina and grew up in Waterport, NY. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in chemistry from the University of Buffalo, and his Ph D in organic chemistry from the University of Rochester. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and the American Chemical Society with over 60 years of service.

He worked in Research & Development at Eastman Kodak for 30 years where he was a distinguished inventor with numerous patents for imaging materials and devices. He was a lead contributor for many highly successful imaging products.

David loved the world of agriculture and farming due to his close ties to his grandfather and grandmother who were prolific farmers. He spent many summers visiting and working with his grandparents and cousins on the farm. David had a strong work ethic which he passed on to his sons and their families. He especially loved fishing and baseball, sports he shared with his sons. He was an avid fan of the University of Buffalo Bulls football team, attending as many games as possible.