Leonard-Zell-Obituary

Leonard Zell

Albany, Oregon

06/28/1927 - 08/15/2024

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DIED
August 15, 2024
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Albany, Oregon

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Leonard was born to Harry and Hannah Zell and grew up surrounded by lifelong friends in the Westover area of Portland. He attended Columbia Prep, USC, University of Washington, and The University of Portland. Lenny's father and uncles founded Zell Bros. Jewelers, and Lenny joined the business in...

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I will never ever forget you Lenny! Your forever friend, Yvonne

Lenny - I know you will still be "Zelling" in heaven. We will miss your smile and wit. So many loving memories - Debbie

Leonard was the kindest of his group. He went out of his way to be a friend no matter how long it had been. I will always think kindly of him and sad that we have lost a truly thoughtful man

I went to work for the downtown Zell Bros store in 1977 and worked for the company for a total of 4 years. I transferred to the Washington square store and worked under "Lenny" to great success. Under his guidance my sales skyrocketed almost immediately and we had great respect for each other. The Zell stores rivaled Tiffanys / and some of the countries greatest Jewelry store. He was a true perfectionist, and was one of the best dressed men I've ever known! The stores were immaculate and it...