David Kleiman

David Kleiman

David Kleiman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 17, 2007.
KLEIMAN, DAVID, 85, of Aventura, formerly of Grand Rapids, Mich. passed away Sun., Sept. 16, 2007. Beloved husband of Barbara and the late Frieda, a loving father of Edward (Susie), Dan (Sheila), Gary and Gina Oliva, a cherished grandfather of Andrew (Lynda), Jeffrey (Samantha), Robert (Nicole), Steven (Lana), Brittany, Kolby, Sean, Courtney and great-grandfather of Zach and Alyssa. Graduate of the University of Michigan in 1944 with a Psychology degree, David moved from Grand Rapids in 1962, where he was the owner of Plainfield Dept. Stores. In Florida, David was a restaurateur for over 35 years, as the owner of two landmark local establishments, Fun Fair Restaurant on the 79th St. Causeway and the Sea Shanty Restaurant chain. He was a member of the North Shore Optimist Club, and avid card player, cigar aficionado and loved to travel. David truly loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and will be dearly missed by his entire family and many friends. The family requests memorial contributions to Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Funeral services Monday (TODAY), Sept. 17th, 2:00PM at LEVITT-WEINSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 18840 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach, interment to follow at Beth David Memorial Gardens. For information friends may call LEVITT-WEINSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 18840 W. Dixie Hwy. North Miami Beach (305) 932-2700 To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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October 9, 2022

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September 11, 2008

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September 22, 2007

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Gregg L. Friedman MD

October 9, 2022

May he rest in Peace. By Gregg L. Friedman MD

Maria and Raoul Ruiz and Bouskela

September 11, 2008

We sincerely wish that David's memory is inscribed in the book of life

jerry biderman

September 22, 2007

Dear Barbara Karen and I were so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. We have such wonderful memories of our time spent with the 2 of you.
Jerry & Karen Biderman

Dena Nachimson Van Winkle

September 22, 2007

Barbara: My heart felt sympathies go out to you and your Family...Mr. K will always have a very special place in my heart and will be forever missed.

Barry Marder

September 17, 2007

I used to eat at Fun Fair when I was a kid on Treasure Island. Probably my greatest memories are of that place. It is a childhood treasure. I can see the split grilled hotdogs and relish bar. And I even remember Georgie dishing out ice cream cones. Sounds corny but not to me. That place is a landmark in my heart. Sad to see the passing of its founder. I think of Fun Fair often and wish I could go back to it for just 1 day. Treasure Island in the 60's was unbelievable and Fun Fair made it so.

Raoul Bouskela

September 17, 2007

Dear Barbara,
Maria and I are very sorry to hear about the loss of your devoted husband. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May god bless his soul.

Maria and Raoul Bouskela

Greg Grossman

September 17, 2007

Dear Kleiman family: My mother, Shirley Grossman (who died this past April), worked as a bookkeeper both at Fun Fair and Sea Shanty. Though I was just a young boy, I remember that he was alway kind to my mom and let me ride the Fun Fair rides for free! I am sorry for your loss.

howard & marilyn ralby

September 17, 2007

dear barbara our sicerest condolences to you and the family respectfully

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