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James Regner Obituary
James D. Regner died on April 12, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1938. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1959. There he met Dorothy Cohn, his wife of over 50 years, who died in 2010. In 1960, he began a 40-year career at Revlon Inc., working in sales and marketing roles in New York and later in Honolulu. He is pre-deceased by his bother, Norman Regner, and sister, Babette Regner Melmed. He is survived by his children, Julie Regner (Stacey LaPierre) and Bill Regner (Jen Burleigh), his granddaughter, Sarah, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim enjoyed travel, playing tennis and golf, and thoroughbred horse racing. His humor will be missed. Per his request, there will be no memorial services. Donations in his honor may be made to the PA Racehorse Rehoming, Rehabilitation & Rescue Organization (www.paracehorse.org).
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Dr. Stanley Rocklin
July 4, 2025
Jimmy, as we kids in Reading, Pennsylvania knew him, was my classmate at 13th & Union Grade School and Northeast Jr. High School on 13th St., in Reading, PA from the 3rd grade thru the 8th grade when we moved there to Reading, PA in about 1945-December 1950 when we moved to, and then from Reading, PA. Jimmy's dad was our Rabbi at Temple Oheb Shalom during our stay in Reading, PA.
Dr. Stanley E. Rocklin
July 4, 2025
Oh my goodness. Jimmy, as we kids knew him, was the son of our Rabbi, Sidney (I believe was his 1st name) Regner who was our Rabbi at Temple Oheb Shalom, of Reading, Pennsylvania at which I attended religious school in the years in which we lived in Reading (from about 1944 to about December 1950), when we moved to the town in which my father was raised, Sioux City, Iowa). If Jimmy has any children living in the Phoenix area, I'd enjoy hearing from them by phone at (480) 284-4442. I fondly look back at my years as a Pennsylvanian (about 1944 to December 1950).
Gloria Pflanz
April 14, 2024
I remember Jim and my many trips to Hawaii for Revlon training. We had tremendous attendance from beauty advisors and retailers and he wanted everyone to know Revlon well and sell lots! Good times.
Gloria Pflanz
April 13, 2023
Such fond memories of my annual trip to Hawaii for Revlon training. Good times and wonderful people
Dr Stanley Rocklin
January 31, 2018
Jimmy Regner was a childhood public school & Sunday School classmate, friend & pal during my years in Reading, Pennsylvania. I've been back here in Arizona since 2005. He was a good boy & I knew his mom, dad, brother & sister. If I'd only known he were here....RIP
Cory
May 4, 2017
To Mr. Regner's Family
my heartfelt condolences for your loss. It was an honor working with and for him. He will be missed. thank you Mr. Regner rest in peace.
Art Miller
May 4, 2017
Jim was a colleague of mine at Revlon, his length of service there being a testament to his sound business acumen and excellent commercial sense, within a very demanding culture of never-ending change. Aside from being a good friend, he was a mentor and we both shared many a glass and laughs together - above all, I knew him as a genuine, decent person. Heartfelt condolences to his family and of course to BJ, whom we met during their cruise thru Vietnam and into Singapore not long ago.
Gloria Pflanz
May 3, 2017
To Jim's Family
I am saddened very much to learn of Jim's passing. Jim, you introduced me to Hawaii and for 17 years I was happy to do the Revlon raining for you and for your Beauty Advisors. We had a lot of fun and great memories and great food.
RIP, my dear friend.
Gloria from NYC
D. Romans 15:33 Andrews
April 19, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
BJ Wayne
April 19, 2017
Missed more than you will ever know!
Hugs from your Babe
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