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LEON FRANKEL Obituary

FRANKEL--Leon, 86, passed away on April 11, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beryl Bynoe Frankel, his son Adam, as well as his granddaughters, Eastlyn and Ava, his two nephews, his niece, as well as his three great-nephews. Leon was born in 1927 in Scranton, PA but spent most of his life in Manhattan, and he graduated from The Bronx High School of Science and Hunter College. He spent the bulk of his career at what is now Verizon, retiring after 23 years as a Systems Analyst. He was a true New Yorker, with an unquenchable love of learning, travel and family, which allowed him to enrich all who knew him. He happily lived his life on his own terms. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, April 17, 11am at Gramercy Park Memorial Chapel, 353 2nd Avenue, NYC. Contributions in his memory may be made to The New York Public Library.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 14, 2014.

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April 23, 2014

Dear Beryl, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. You were such a loving couple and he will be missed greatly. Our thoughts are with your family.

Love Barbara and George Rubin.

Debra Allen-Davis

April 17, 2014

Adam, Stephanie and the Frankel Family.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family and may God's grace be with each of you at this difficult time.

Tim, Debra and Timmy Davis (Stamford, Connecticut)

April 16, 2014

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
I am glad to have known Leon
Muriel Ellenport

April 15, 2014

86 yrs ago the world was blessed with the arrival of a baby boy who carried with him a large torch. Every time I saw Leon, he would say something witty that would make me laugh. Though he has now left us, the light from his torch, will forever shine.

It has been an honor and a pleasure to have known you Leon.

Edgar and Sarah B. NYC

April 15, 2014

Dear Mrs. Frankel, Adam and Stephanie,

I was deeply saddened by the news of your father's death. I have fond memories of meeting him back when we were all residing in Michigan...we shared laughs...some with him and some because of him...he loved and was proud of his life and family. Keeping you all in thought and prayer...Michelle, Somerset, NJ

Paul K

April 15, 2014

Sincere condolences,may the good times shared together be a source of comfort to you along with kind words and gestures from family and friends

April 13, 2014

In 1965 Leon and Beryl took a trip to Europe. It was a tour, and one of the places on the itinerary was London. Leon, who until then was a mega coffee drinker became a tea drinker. Lipton!

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