Samuel Simon Obituary

Samuel Simon
January 20, 1949 - January 23, 2021
Weston, Florida - Sam Simon died peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic on Saturday January 23, 2021,due to complications related to the Covid 19 virus with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 20, 1949 to Clara Arbeit Simon and Nathan Simon. Sam is survived by his beloved wife Sharon Chapin Simon, his daughter Sabrina and grandsons Jonathan and Raymond. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his sisters Sandra Simon Rybaltowski (John), and Ellen Simon Stublen, and is predeceased by his sister Melissa Simon.
Sam was loved by his numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces. Sam had a gigantic heart and fiercely loved his family and friends. Sam was an attorney for 45 years, most recently at the Ansel & Miller law firm. He received a
bachelor's degree in psychology and his doctorate in Jurisprudence from Boston University.
Sam was named "Sui Generis," One of a Kind by his high school English teacher. Sam had a voracious thirst for learning and knowledge. He loved movies, opera, sports, travel and all kinds of non-fiction books. He had a tremendous sense of humor and loved quoting jokes he heard over the years, especially those passed down by his Dad. He even joked when he was admitted to the hospital.
Sam "broke the mode" when he was born, as there was truly no one like him.
For those wishing to make a donation in Sam's memory, please select a charity of your choice. To honor Sam, his family requests that you gather your family, tell a joke and say I love you.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jan. 26, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Simon

11 Entries

frederic n ornitz

January 20, 2024

Sam:
3 years and I still remember your jokes. RIP-you were a great friend.

Ned Kimmelman

June 1, 2021

I just learned that Sam passed away. From Covid of all things. How cruel an end for such a good man.

Sam was as soft as butter, kind, considerate, unpretentious, philosophical, and smart as a whip. He had such a wonderful outlook on life. I really cannot conjure up enough superlatives to describe what a fine human being he was.

I ate lunch with Sam at the Di Lido in Miami Beach every weekday for 8 months in 1979-1980. He always ordered the same thing. I came to understand that it was an obvious trait for someone who was as steady as a rock.

Above all, though, he always spoke so lovingly about Sharon.

I never met anyone who had anything but admiration for Sam as a person and as an attorney. I've never met anyone like him to this day, and will never forget him.

Rest In Peace, Sam.

Glenda Goldlist

March 2, 2021

Dear Family and Friends of Sam Simon

I practiced law with Sam over the years. It was a pleasure. He had a unique sense of humor and always put "people" first. I never heard a bad word said about him.

Please accept my condolences. He will be missed.

Brian Tenzer

February 23, 2021

I litigated several cases against Sam and he was one of the last true gentleman lawyers.

frederic ornitz

February 20, 2021

I've been friends with Sam since our law school days in Boston when we were next door neighbors in a quaint apartment building in Brighton, MA. We never stopped talking over the next 45 years. Always visited when I was in South Florida and likewise when he was in DC. We talked law, discussed cases, helped me out on some PI cases and I returned the favor in my specialty area of law. But mostly we told jokes. We always had this in common; a great sense of humor and never forgetting a good joke. We were both from NY, both of the Jewish faith and we could just make each other laugh. I will miss him terribly and wish we could have spent more time together over the years. Sam, rest in peace.

Elliot zolot

February 3, 2021

My name is Elliot Zolot. Sam and my brother Lawrence were friends since they worked together, must be over 40 years ago, at Cohen and Cohen Law. Sam and Sharon, of all my brother’s friends, reached out to me.
We broke bread together once or twice. When my brother told me of Sam’s passing from this insidious COVID I got really angry through the tears, because as you his family know he was one of the best, sweetest, funniest good human beings in this life.
Rest In Peace Sam Simon!!

Rick Miller

February 2, 2021

As was said repeatedly, Sam was one of a kind, the smartest person I ever met with a remarkable memory of things that happened 55 years previously and were seemingly(to me) inconsequential. He was a terrific joke teller and the time spent with Sam flew by. I’m really glad that in the last 10 years, I’d managed to see him at least once a year. Ironically, on the day of his death I received a belated birthday gift (mailed well in advance) a biography of Elgin Baylor, the Lakers great. Sam, I and many, many others will miss you. RIP

Tom Fair

January 30, 2021

Sam was a wonderful human being. He had a great wit, an encyclopedic memory, honesty, and empathy for others. I have always cherished the times we shared when, many years ago, we were both at a restart point in our lives. I can still recall his voice and laughter.

Danielle

January 26, 2021

Sharon,& family,
My heart aches for you in this time of grief- please know we are around the corner and here to help...its been a long time since you were a " co worker" or pta mom w/me- but you've never lefty heart♡.

Nancy Tischler-Ducker

January 25, 2021

I was thinking of Sam with fond memories a few days ago. We worked together for 7 years. I always appreciated the time he spent to share his stories with me. I loved hearing about Sabrina. My sincerest condolences to the family. May you rest in eternal peace Sam.
Sincerely, Nancy Tischler-Ducker

Marsha A Kallstrom

January 25, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Kim just called me about Sam's passing. Although I have not been in close touch in recent years I know that Kim and Sabrina have stayed connected.

I remember Sam fondly. My thoughts are with you all during this very sad time. Takes me back to BarB Ranch days and much more carefree days!

I know Kim is in touch with Sabrina, but she also wanted to join me in sending our sincere condolences to all of the family. I am sorry for such an untimely loss of a person who is so important to so many.

With sadness for your loss,

Marsha and Kim Kallstrom

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