Sam-Klein-Obituary

Sam Klein

New York, New York

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Boca Raton philanthropist Sam W. Klein has died at age 93, ending a life in which the Cleveland saloonkeeper's son built the global gambling giant Bally, founded a thriving rock-mining company in Loxahatchee and donated millions of dollars to charities around the country. Friends, business...

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Sam helped me in the seventies as I struggled financially with my tennis program for kids in children homes in Cleveland.

My name is Brenda Joyce Wayne. I remember going to the Breakers Hotel with him and his wife Donna. I dated Dr Pearl, who ws with us. Donna and I road in one Royles and the guys in another. He was a wonderful and graceous host and a gentleman to all
Brenda Joyce Wayne

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

A man of wisdom and integrity. He always remembered where he came from and his many friends.He was always a joy to be with in business and even more so socially. I will miss him.

A very successful, humble and generous man who beleived in helping others and serving the common good of all mankind! He truly did make the world a better place from which to depart than it was when he enetered... a man who stood tall among men... his legacy will be his achievements and they are a tribute to his charcter and his memory.

On behalf of the many people associated with the Coin Machine Industry around the World. We say farewell old friend, you will be sadly missed by the many people that had the privilige to meet you.

Freddy Bailey
British Coin Machine Historian

Sam, was a generous sweet man. He was also brilliant. He was "one of a kind". I was terribly sad to learn of his passing. I will miss him. My condolences to his family and friends.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.