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Leonard Tose Obituary

TOSE LEONARD H., 88, on April 15, 2003. He was the former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1969-1985. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Spencer and Nan Schwartz, 3 granddaughters Marnie, Carol and Michele, 3 great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Goldie and Brooke, dearest friend Paula Dresnin, along with many adoring friends and admirers. Mr. Tose was also the former owner of the Tose Trucking Company formerly in Bridgeport. Relatives and friends are invited to Leonard's Funeral Service and Life Celebration Sunday 11 A.M. at Tiferet Bet Israel Synagogue, 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA. Interment Tiferes Bet Israel Cemetery, Black Horse, PA. Memorial contributions to St. Christopher's Foundation for Children, 2000 Hamilton St., Box 793, Phila. PA 19130, or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Blvd., Phila. PA 19102 or Eagles Fly for Leukemia, 465 Maryland Drive, Fort Washington PA 19034 or The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, 3921 Chestnut St., Phila. PA 19104, would be appreciated. Family service by BOYD-HORROX FUNERAL HOME OF EAST NORRITON, 610-277-7000 'A Life Celebration Home'

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2003.

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Debbie Grosinski

February 10, 2025

I know this is way after Leonard passed away but after the Eagles win last night I looked him up... my dad worked for Tose Trucking for many years right up until he passed away... I have such fond memories as a child going on bus rides to local Eagles games... my father always spoke very highly of Leonard... even though it´s years later I want to let you know how very sorry I am to have read this..

Keely Stahl

April 13, 2023

I will always remember him as a sweet man with joie de vivre. May he rest in peace.

Rhea Auerbach

April 23, 2003

The mere fact that Leonard was so important to my dear friend, Paula, made him important to me. May his life be for a blessing.

Keely Stahl

April 22, 2003

When I think of Leonard, two things come to mind: Pure class. Pure love.

Jerry Blavat

April 22, 2003

Leonard was a very unique human being, one of the few in life to whom money never really mattered. If you were his friend, you were his friend, and that was the bottom line. I have fond memories of our Monday night dinner gatherings and having him and Paula as guests at our home. I only wish I had more time to spend with him. Leonard, you will never be forgotten. With love, The Geator,

Jacqueline Redman

April 19, 2003

Leonard Tose was a lot of things, but above all he was a perfect gentleman. Jacqueline Redman

Louis Silk

April 17, 2003

Mr. Tose was a guest at my father's 60th birthday party (which was 20 years ago). I didn't know Mr. Tose except for that one occasion but I was able to tell he was a really special man. I'm sure we all mourn his death but don't let our feelings turn to sorrow for, as one reporter put it, he lived the lives of three men.

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