Leonard S. Simon

Passed away on Wednesday, May 7^th at age 94. Predeceased by his parents, Julius and Ethel Simon; sister, Dorothy “Dottie” Shamaskin and brother, Arthur Simon. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elaine; children Jonathan (Karen), Kathye (Aharon Baruch), Jennifer Dockstator (Mark), and Cantor Elizabeth Berke (Steven); grandchildren Noah (Savannah), Alex (Pamela), Molly, Edda, Jacob, Michael, Jesse, Benjamin (Adina), Zoe, Eden, and Aviva; great-grandson Eli; brother-in-law Eugene Salesin. Uncle to many nieces and nephews.  The family would especially like to thank Len’s compassionate caregivers.

Graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1953. Former owner and CEO of Germanow-Simon Corporation, where he developed the G-S Plastic Optics Division, and CEO of G-S Supplies, Inc.

A lifelong resident of Rochester.  Supporter of the Jewish community and the Arts, both as a philanthropist and as a volunteer. Len loved volunteering in the Rochester city schools.  He was a worldwide traveler, and he especially treasured his time at his cottage with his family on Canandaigua Lake.

In lieu of flowers donations in Len’s memory can be made to the Simon Endowment for Jewish Family Life Education at Jewish Family Services of Rochester, 255 East Avenue Suite 201, Rochester, NY 14604 [Donate Online], The ALS Association, 1300 Wilson Blvd. Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209 [Donate Online] or a charity of your choice.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 9^th at 11:00am in the sanctuary of Temple Beth El (139 Winton Road S., Click HERE for a map to Temple).  For those unable to attend, please click HERE to view a Live Stream of the funeral service.  Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Shiva to take place at 85 Tobey Court,  Sunday, May 11^th – Wednesday, May 14^th, 2-4pm and 7-9pm.  [Click HERE for a Map to the house]