DANIEL D. CANTOR

CANTOR--Daniel D. July 26, 1917 - June 14, 2010, passed away peacefully at his home in Tamarac, FL. He was Florida's most well-known and generous philanthropist, giving of his wealth to all who needed his help. There are numerous buildings that bear his name but he was most proud of the "Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center," which provide care to seniors and Alzheimer's patients. He was an attorney by training but spent most of his working years in the real estate business. Recognized as one of the nation's foremost authorities on mortgage financing and acquisitions, he was once called upon to negotiate the purchase of the entire DeBartolo Empire. Even in retirement he still owned numerous real estate holdings and nursing homes in New York. Cantor was honored in November, 1998, by both the United Sates Congress in conjunction with the Knesset in Israel as the founding father from Florida of the "American Promenade of States." The American Promenade was later named in his honor. He supported many charities which included The Jewish National Fund, The Reservoir Project of Israel, countless synagogues and organizations both here in the United States and Israel. The charities and individuals he helped and supported are too numerous to mention. He is survived by his wife Erhla Cantor. He was predeceased by his wife Lucille, daughter Leslie, twin sister Miriam, brothers Harry and Abe. The community and the country will never know another man like him. He will be greatly missed. Service to held Wednesday, June 16, 10am at Temple Beth Torah, 9101-15 NW, 57th St, Tamarac, FL 33351. Interment will be held in New York on Thursday, June 17, 11am at the Montefiore Cemetery, 121-83 Springfield Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11413. Donations can be made to the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center, Sunrise, FL.