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1927
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2025
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Stanley Besner Obituary
April 29, 1927 - June 18, 2025
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Stanley Besner passed away on June 18, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, at the age of 98. Stanley is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Joanne; his children Brandy (Jordan) Richards and Brad (Beth) Besner; and grandchildren Felicia, Hali, and Allison Cohen, and Grant and Noah Besner.
Born on April 29, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY, Stanley led a life marked by dedication to family, business, and creative pursuits. Stanley successfully owned and operated, along with his wife Joanne, Palm Optical Company, Inc., a national distributor of eyeglasses and sunglasses. The company was a proud three-generation family business, passed down to him by his parents and later entrusted to his children.
Funeral services will be held at Menorah Gardens Chapel, 21100 W. Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL on Sunday, June 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Shiva will immediately follow the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (www.alexslemonade.org).
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Robin Simon Born
June 21, 2025
The Samuel Simon family which includes Sally, Robin,Wendy and Elizabeth and their families send their deepest Condolences to Joann and family. We have so many memories of Uncle Stan coming to Nashville. He will be missed by all. Much love.
Alan Smith
June 21, 2025
Stanley Besner was a consummate gentleman and one of the most honorable and respected people I have had the pleasure to have known.
He and his wife Joanne were the first customers of mine 38 years ago at Ives Dairy Commerce Center.
A fine Brooklyn Boy, may he rest in peace.
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