New York, New York
JOLSON--Leon, a survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto, a philanthropist, and an American businessman, died August 7th at his home in New York City. He was 96 years old, and death was from natural causes. Born Leon Yosselson in Warsaw in 1913, and a graduate of the University of Warsaw, he emigrated to...
Read Morei was happy to have known the family from Ida Hahn while we were all working for Dr Robert Ladenheim of Rego Park and understanding what a wonderful family they are. I felt honored to have known them.Elaine Brill Rego Park NY
Elaine Brill
August 17, 2009 | Rego Park, NY
I WAS GLAD TO HAVE KNOWN LEON, EVEN THOUGH OUR MEETINGS WERE BRIEF, YOU COULD FEEL HIS PRESENCE AND POWER. TREASURE YOUR GOOD MEMORIES, OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE BLUMENTHAL FAMILY,THE EISENSON FAMILY
ALAN EISENSON
August 16, 2009 | SHOKAN, NY
As a former Necchi employee, I was
saddened to read of the passing of Leon Jolson. Inspite of his success, he remained humble, and aware of his
beginnings. I was proud to work for him. May the good memories bring
consolation to you and yours. Peter
Hirschel Haworth, NJ
August 12, 2009
Our sympathy to the Blumenthal family. My father and I were friends of Leon from the Necchi sewing business many years ago. My father, Nick, died in 1984 and my mother, Emily Tacony, is still living at age 94 in St. Louis.
Ken Tacony
August 10, 2009 | St. Louis, MO
We express our deepest sympathy to our dear Blumenthal family, Barbara and David, Adam & Elana and Noah, Gideon and Shira on the passing of their beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Leon Jolson left a remarkable legacy for his family and the community in which he lived.
Rachel & Murray Caplan
August 09, 2009 | Melbourne, Australia
Debra and Ian Ellis wish Barbara, David, Adam & Elana, Gideon and Shira long life on the passing of Leon.
Our thought are with you.
Deborah Ellis
August 09, 2009 | Manchester England
My thoughts and prayers are with Barbara, David, Adam & Elana, Gideon, Shira and Noah and Dorothy and Anya of blessed memory.
A remarkable family who I love.
Love from Brighton ,England
Mark and Nick
Mark McCowan
August 08, 2009 | Brighton UK
