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LEON DOBBIN Obituary

DOBBIN--Leon, 92, on April 8, 2010, peacefully at home in Great Neck, NY. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Alice (nee Dwyer), his devoted son, Dean, and daughter-in-law Leslie, and grandchildren Debbie Catton and her husband, Stephen, and Laurie Kogon and her husband Michael. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Matthew and Chloe Catton, and Eve and Leah May Kogon and his sister Gertrude Wolder of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Services at 11am on Sunday, April 11 at Temple Beth-El in Great Neck, NY.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 9, 2010.

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George Merlis

April 3, 2023

Mickey: So sorry to hear about Leon's passing. You have Sue's and my love.

Sally Marshall

May 2, 2010

Dear Mickey and Family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I could clearly see the Love you shared, Love is eternal.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sally Marshall

Bill Klages

April 28, 2010

Saddened to hear of Leon's passing. Leon and I were good friends going back to early days of TV, 1950s. I have very happy remembrances.

wil Shriner

April 17, 2010

So sorry for your loss, I remember some great conversations with Leion at a couple of Home Show parties.
May time ease your pain.

George Merlis

April 13, 2010

Sue and I are distressed to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
-- George Merlis

Cathy Masamitsu

April 13, 2010

Sending love and prayers of comfort and peace to Mickey and the family. Blessings, Cathy Masamitsu

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