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Sam Klein Obituary
Friends, business partners and acquaintances remembered Mr. Klein as an entrepreneur who willingly gave away much of his fortune, always shunning the spotlight.
"That guy right there was one of the greatest men who ever lived," said Enrique Tomeu, one of his business partners in the mining company Palm Beach Aggregates.
"It was never about himself," Mr. Tomeu said. "It was always about everybody else. He's the least selfish person I ever met."
Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson said nobody ever had to ask Mr. Klein to donate to charity. "Sam Klein was the one who always volunteered," he said.
Mr. Klein is survived by his second wife, Linda Jayne Klein, and his son, Michael, a businessman and environmental activist in California. He also had two grandchildren, said Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus, who has known him for about a decade.
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danny lee
September 20, 2013
Sam helped me in the seventies as I struggled financially with my tennis program for kids in children homes in Cleveland.
Brenda Joyce Wayne
November 23, 2010
My name is Brenda Joyce Wayne. I remember going to the Breakers Hotel with him and his wife Donna. I dated Dr Pearl, who ws with us. Donna and I road in one Royles and the guys in another. He was a wonderful and graceous host and a gentleman to all
Brenda Joyce Wayne
John & Kim Bates
October 30, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
neil eisner
October 30, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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jerry gold
October 28, 2007
A man of wisdom and integrity. He always remembered where he came from and his many friends.He was always a joy to be with in business and even more so socially. I will miss him.
Dr. D. Gravatt Huber
October 26, 2007
A very successful, humble and generous man who beleived in helping others and serving the common good of all mankind! He truly did make the world a better place from which to depart than it was when he enetered... a man who stood tall among men... his legacy will be his achievements and they are a tribute to his charcter and his memory.
Freddy Bailey
October 26, 2007
On behalf of the many people associated with the Coin Machine Industry around the World. We say farewell old friend, you will be sadly missed by the many people that had the privilige to meet you.
Freddy Bailey
British Coin Machine Historian
Richard Lubin
October 26, 2007
Sam, was a generous sweet man. He was also brilliant. He was "one of a kind". I was terribly sad to learn of his passing. I will miss him. My condolences to his family and friends.
HORACE/ ROSE MCCUTCHEN
October 25, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Karen Feller
October 25, 2007
The Donna Klein Jewish Academy community extends its deep sorrow to the family of our generous benefactor and friend of the children of our school.
Kenneth Kresowaty
October 25, 2007
Rest In Peace knowing the you helped make the world a better place.
Stacey Greene
October 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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