Leon Weinstein

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Lee attended Brooklyn Technical High School and later Pratt Institute. He dedicated most of his career to public service as a civil engineer for the City of New York, working in both the Housing and Transit Authorities.

Lee’s greatest joy was always his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Morris and Yetta Weinstein; his sister, Teddy Greenstein; and his brother, Herman Weinstein. He is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Phyllis Weinstein; their three daughters, Sue Peasley (John), Ellen Gehring, and Mindy Martin (Dino); six beloved grandchildren, Meagan King (Chris), Bryan Peasley (Katie), Evan Gehring, Matthew Gehring, Julianna Martin, and Jessica Martin; and three cherished great-grandchildren, Noah, Adam, and James King, who brought him endless joy.

Lee married Phyllis before serving in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in New Mexico and lived in El Paso, Texas. The couple often reminisced about those early years with warmth and affection. After his service, they returned to Brooklyn to raise their family and begin his career. In later years, they made their home in Edison, then Monroe, and finally Plainsboro, NJ.

An avid runner, Lee proudly earned first place in his age group in numerous races and marathons over the years. While running brought him great personal satisfaction, nothing surpassed the love and pride he felt for his family.

Lee will be remembered as a kindhearted and gentle man—sometimes quiet, yet always expressive through his actions. He had a dry sense of humor, a creative spirit, and a remarkable talent for surprising loved ones with completed projects that became treasured gifts. Artistic, resourceful, and ever-ready to help, Lee often arrived at family homes, toolbox in hand, eager to lend his skills.

A service will be held Thursday, August 14, at 1:00 p.m. at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapel in Manalapan, NJ, followed by burial at Mount Sinai Cemetery in Morganville, NJ. Family and friends are then invited to gather at the home of Mindy and Dino Martin, 400 Cobbler Court, Yardley, PA, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lee’s memory may be made to support Alzheimer’s research through the following link: https://alzm.org/6q8ee