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Leon J. SIMKINS

1927 - 2017

Leon J. SIMKINS obituary, 1927-2017, Miami, FL

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

Leon SIMKINS Obituary

SIMKINS, LEON J. 89, of Bal Harbour, Florida passed away peacefully on August 2, 2017. Leon was born in Philadelphia to Samuel and Dorothy Simkins on December 15, 1927. A graduate of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Lee was chairman and president of the Simkins Industries, Inc., a family-owned company founded in 1901 that pioneered the manufacturing of recycled folding cartons and paperboard products. Through the Leon J. Simkins Charitable Foundation, Lee actively participated in funding medical research and improving the lives of the sick and developmentally disabled. Lee was a long-time member of the Board of Governors of the Diabetes Research Institute, a DRI Distinguished Humanitarian and past chairman of its Love & Hope Ball. In recognition of his profound support of the institute, the DRI's Research Tower was named after him. He was also a member of both the Jackson Memorial/UM Banyan Society for Project Newborn and the Jackson Memorial Foundation's Golden Angel Society. A loving husband and father, Lee is survived by his wife, Serena; his children, Albert (Brenda) Simkins, Ron (Amira) Simkins, Michelle (Jason) Rubell, David Simkins & Michael (Nicole) Simkins; Serena's six children and 27 shared grandchildren; as well as his brother Morton (Judy) Simkins; his sister, Vivian Lasko and several nieces and nephews. Lee will also be fondly remembered and missed by a multitude of friends and employees of Simkins Industries, Inc. and Ideal Box Company. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Diabetes Research Institute Foundation https://www.diabetesresearch.org/diabetes-research-institute-foundation or to the University of Miami Alzheimer's Research Unit http://hihg.med.miami.edu/alzheimers Services will be held at Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140 on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements under the direction of Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert (305) 538-6371

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Published by the Miami Herald on Aug. 3, 2017.

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Barbara Camera

July 28, 2023

Leon, my mentor, died on the same date (different year) as my father. Two very special men in my life.
I could never forget them. May they both rest in peace.

Elmer q zilth

May 22, 2023

I better keep my mouth zipped.

S H

July 21, 2018

To the family, Luke 21:38 assures us that your loved one is in God's memory. Please find comfort in that hope.

Brucw Blasl

September 8, 2017

My only regret is that our paths had not crossed earlier in our lives! Lee Simkins was a fantastic individual, I have never worked for a more compassionate and fair person. I want to send my condolences to the entire Simkins family.

August 10, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 4, 2017

Words cannot fully express the sorrow we feel over the loss of Leon. He was a wonderful and generous human being and touched the lives of many. He was an amazing person and family to us. We learned so much from him and he will always be in our hearts and memories. Our hearts go out to all of you and we share your sadness in this time of sorrow. Barbara & Frank Camera

KELLEY

August 4, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17.17

Stanley Jaskiewicz

August 3, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Simkins and his friend, Steve Gadon, for many years. Mr. Simkins remains perhaps the most focused businessperson I have ever known - once he had decided to pursue a deal, nothing was allowed to delay its completion. Apart from business, however, I was thrilled to see his name (along with other Simkins family members) as the donors for on a local building in Philadelphia of the Jewish Federation.

Honey Moss

August 3, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

Dick Fiengo

August 3, 2017

My wife and I were saddened to hear the passing of Leon. I worked for Simkins for over 40 years. He was instrumental in the advancement in my career and we will forever be grateful. RIP Lee.

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