Leonard I. Edelson

Leonard I. Edelson

EDELSON: On Saturday, November 28, 2015, Leonard I. Edelson, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Marcus Edelson, Beloved father of the late Ellynsue Edelson; son of the late Sigmund and Rebecca Lichter Edelson; brother of Ruth E. Weiss, the late Sira Horwitz (late Jerome) and late Joy Eger (late Albert); uncle of Risa Schmidt (John) Kosko of Plum Boro, Gail (Michael) Dickey of California, Susan Horwitz of Tel Aviv, Harvey J. Eger (Susan) of Jeanette, Pa., and William Schmidt (Donna) of Los Angeles. Also survived by loving great nieces and nephews, dear friend and companion Shirley Cantor, her children Sheldon Cantor (Lauren) and Elaine Fischer, and her grandson Theodore.  Leonard and his partners Wilbert Darling and Sydney Weingarden owned Hill Pharmacy on Centre Avenue. Leonard was a World War II Veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Rodef Shalom Congregation. Leonard made all the right choices. He always chose love. It would make sense he would pass in peace. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment private. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. schugar.com.

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