WEINSTEIN, Harris L.

Harris L. Weinstein, 79, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., passed peacefully on October 25 at his home surrounded by his wife of 39 years, Debora, his children and grandchildren. Harris was a graduate of Syracuse University and assumed his father's garment factory at a very young age. Harris' interest in real estate developed into the founding of Sunburst Property Management and Weinstein Realty in Allentown, PA. In 1985, Harris purchased half interest of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and became the CEO and Chairman of the Board until 1992. Harris is a founding president of the Northeastern Foundation of Cystic Fibrosis, a national trustee of Cystic Fibrosis, and VP and a director on the Board of Place of Hope, Palm Beach Gardens. Harris is preceded in death by his parents, Isidor and Bertha Weinstein as well as his son, Brett Weinstein. Survivors: Wife Debora Jean Plarr Weinstein; sons, David, husband of Marybeth of Allentown, PA; Jamie of Washington DC; daughters, Beth, wife of Bruce Levy of Rydal, PA , and Lisa, wife of Bruce Grossman of Bryn Mawr, PA; and sisters, Edith Miller and Sylvia Sussman. Harris has eight grandchildren. Services: Monday, October 27 at 9:30AM, I J Morris Chapel at Star of David of West Palm Beach, 9321 Memorial Park Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Celebration of Life to follow service at: Frenchman's Creek, Palm Beach Gardens. An additional memorial service will be scheduled in Allentown, PA, details to follow. In lieu of flowers: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, NE Chapter 1541 Alta Dr. Suite 204, Whitehall, PA 18052. Place of Hope, 9078 Isaiah Lane, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Harris WEINSTEIN

Sponsored by IJ Morris at Star of David Cemetery of the Palm Beaches.

41 Entries

harmon BRODY

January 4, 2015

Debbie,
I am a first cousin of Harris and just learmed of his passing. I had been trying to reach him. Please accept my
condolences.
Harmon Brody
Florida 850 447 3402

November 24, 2014

I worked for Harris at Athena Industries in Kingsport, TN and greatly admired him.
Connie Melton

Roz Birnbaum

November 15, 2014

To Lisa and family. We are sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Roz and Jason

Lynn and Denis Pancoast

November 14, 2014

Weinstein Family, We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of a such a wonderful,giving and personable man. He was a treasure to all ! We knew him and his family through the local NE PA Cystic Fibrosis Chapter. In addition to founding the local chapter, he brought so much awareness to Cystic Fibrosis through his undaunting involvement in the CF community. As a CF patient myself ( Lynn ) I can not begin to say how much the CF community appreciates his far and wide commitment to CF . We know that Harris and Brett are now the dynamic duo watching down upon us with CF and our families and guiding us through our lives with "65 Roses" . He also touched more people and things than some may realize and he will be sorely missed by so many ! Our thoughts prayers, and condolences to you all ! @>------- Lynn and Denis Pancoast

Pam Bonina

November 8, 2014

Dear Debbie and Family,
My sincere condolences to all of you during this sad time. I just now heard of Harris' passing. Harris and I , along with many others worked together in the 90s at the NEast PA Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. As Board President, he was relentless in his pursuit of a cure. He was a huge supporter of all the fund raising activities, and especially loved the Tennis Auction Ball event. He worked with diligence, charisma and passion.
My wish for all of you is to cherish your memories with smiles and tears, and hold on to each other. Many blessings. Pam

al anderson

November 3, 2014

to Deb and family, sorry to hear the news of Harris. I have great memories of harris,when we were rehabbing some Allentown apts,and working on the house,accross from the Allentown golf course. HARRIS always making changes to the house,met some great people in the process,as well as his son David. I was very lucky to have met a great guy like Harris. HE certainly opened my eyes to a whole different dimension in styles of construction. I will remember him always.

Lee Geiling

October 31, 2014

I had the good fortune to work for Harris at DorneyPark and WildWater Kingdom during the boom time of the parks. Harris was always an adventure to be around, he had a passion for expanding and improving as well as doing battle with the officials of South Whitehall Township. I always looked forward to seeing him at the IAAPA after leaving his employ where he never failed to extend a warm, caring and funny rememberence of the good days at Dorney. My condolances.

Robert McGovern

October 30, 2014

David, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Father.

Jane Kline-Evans

October 29, 2014

Debbie, Jamie, and Family:
My heart is heavy for the loss you are feeling. Harris was a loving, kind, and strong soul. I will miss him immeasurably. He and Brett are in the arms of God. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love,

October 28, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to you Debbie and your family. Harris was such a kind and sweet spirited man. Our prayers are with you. Again in deepest sympathy.

Eva and Debbie Whitiak

Steve & Beth Rockoff

October 28, 2014

Debora,

Sincerest condolences to you and your family on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we also wish your mom a speedy recovery.

Beth & Steve Rockoff
Admirals Cove

October 28, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Weinstein Family.We will keep you in our prayers. Mr. & Mrs. William Meltsch

Steve Balliet

October 28, 2014

My wife and I will always remember Harris. He was always incredibly kind and supportive. Working at Dorney Park, he was a terrific business mentor. We have thought of him fondly over the years and are saddened to hear of his passing. Our thought and prayers to the family. We will look forward to the memorial service in Allentown. Steve and Michele Balliet

October 28, 2014

Deb and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Robyne and Tim

Mickey McRoberts

October 28, 2014

Although we rarely saw one another, Harris was one of those people who always made me feel as though I was special. Whenever God decides to build another truly good man Harris should be His prototype: he was loving, compassionate, sincere, genuine, humble, handsome, decisive, intelligent, direct, charming, gregarious, witty, generous, strong, and just plain wonderful to be around. I am so glad to have known him and look forward to being with him again one day soon. Peace.

October 28, 2014

David, my sincere condolences. What a wonderful life your father had for your family to celebrate.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Jack Murphy, LCHA

Ellen Navitsky

October 27, 2014

Mr. Weinstein, and his family, were always extremely kind to me. Heartfelt condolences to his loved ones on the loss of a great man.

October 27, 2014

Harris was a man whom I never met, yet was a man that I'll never forget. Rest in peace, my friend.

Frank Heston, Allentown.

Edgar Medina

October 27, 2014

I'll never forget you. See you there sometime. Love!

Rick and Lesley Stone

October 27, 2014

Love and peace to the Weinstein family. We were privileged to know Harris and will miss his sweetness, his generosity, his warm and loving embrace to each and all...those twinkling blue eyes! We were privileged to be at Debbie and Harris' anniversary dinner...and saw what a fairytale romance looks like even after 40 years.

Kathy Doyle

October 27, 2014

Harris was such a kind and sincere man. I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with him several times over the last 6 years and loved his sense of humor and upbeat spirit. His love for his family was always a part of his conversations. I know he will be missed by more people than he will ever know. My condolences to his wife and family. Rest in peace Harris.

October 27, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Weinstein family. Wilson & Rita Scheirer

Steven Simao

October 27, 2014

My condolences to the Weinstein family. I had a rather unique relationship with Mr. Weinstein. I also worked at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom during the same years as Harris. While I began as a seasonal ride operator, I left as a full time member of management in the Operations Department. I will always remember the day that I met with Harris as a soon to be college graduate. It was an interview about joining the team full time. I had a desired salary in mind and Harris offered me more than I had expected. I think he saw the surprise on my face, because he said "The salary is appropriate because you have always been dedicated to me. I believe in you and know you will demonstrate to me that I am making the right decision and make me proud." This moment told me a lot about this man. He was a businessman. But he also was a caring person who took care of his people.

October 27, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Weinstein family. May you find peace that now he is at peace. The Alvarez family

Ilene Wood

October 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Weinstein family during this sad time. I send you thoughts of strength and peace for the difficult days ahead. Much love,

Judy Sennett

October 27, 2014

My condolences to Harris's family. I never got to meet him but I do know his son, David, his two sisters, Edie and Sylvia, and his daughter, Beth. So sorry for your loss. He must have been a wonderful man judging from the family that I know. \

Edgar Medina

October 26, 2014

Our condolences to Mr. Harris Weinstein's wife, sons, and grandsons. Rest in peace Mr. Harris and he will always be in our hearts. From the Medina family.

October 26, 2014

"So sorry for your loss condolences to the family" Shawn Sussman

October 26, 2014

Joe and I extend our deepest sympathy to you Debora and family.May Harris rest in peace. We have fond memories of Harris.
Love Joe and Janice Benko

October 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Weinstein family.Love, the Schlauch family

Melissa Pektor

October 26, 2014

Lou and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Weinstein family. I had known Harris since I was a young girl. I remember fondly many happy times and especially a fun dinner when he and Debbie took me to the best restaurant on the upper east side when I was just out of college and working in the city. He was a legend and always had a twinkle in his eye. He will be greatly missed. I pray that you find comfort in your many treasured memories and solace in the promised reunion of our faith. My love alway, Missy Shelly Pektor

Hal Valeche

October 26, 2014

He was an absolutely wonderful man with an equally wonderful family. He was always a true inspiration to me, both through POH and in my political career. I will miss seeing his smiling face and his constant encouragement. My heart goes out to Debbie.

October 26, 2014

I am so sorry to hear this news. Harris was a wonderfull man and I know he will be sorely missed !!
Babe Davidoff

October 26, 2014

An amazing man whose legacy of doing good through action, will continue......Strength, peace and love to the family. In Love, Sandy Jones

Susie Trexler

October 26, 2014

so sorry for your untimly loss.sympathy to all the weinstein family&frinds in allentown pa.

October 26, 2014

We are so sad and shocked to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family
Love
Gladys and Morty Hertz

Franklin Billera

October 26, 2014

Rest in Peace.

October 26, 2014

Dear Weinstein Family: We were very sad to hear of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. He has touched so many lives. He will be in our prayers and our hearts. Denise, Ron & Lauren Navarre (Sunburst Property Management)

October 26, 2014

Dear Weinstein Family: We were very sad to hear of the passing of your husband, father, and grandfather. He has touched so many lives in so many ways. He will always be in our hearts and prayers. Denise, Ron & Lauren Navarre (Sunburst Property Management)

Joseph Bubba

October 26, 2014

You touched our lives in a very real and profound way. You have been a dear and loyal friend. Continue to enjoy "the thrill of the hunt". Fondly-Joe & Debbie

Kevin and Michele Vargo

October 26, 2014

Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Weinstein family at this difficult time. My husband who is still employed at Dorney Park (waterpark) worked for Harris and I had the honor of meeting him numerous times. We will always remember him with a smile.

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