Leslie Arthur Klein, age 87 , of Miami Shores, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Les was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Ernestine and Joseph Klein. He moved to Miami to attend the University of Miami, graduating in 1957 with a BBA in Marketing. He and his wife, Carol Ann Groth Klein, were married in 1971.
Les was a partner in and owned Advertising and Marketing agencies throughout his working life. He loved bridge and was a tournament bridge player for many years. His sense of humor was keen. One of his favorite sayings was “life with me will never be boring”. And for 51 years, it wasn‘t.
Les would have wanted to thank all the ladies who loved and cared for him over the past several years: Olga Harris, Angie Wallace, Phanelise Midy, Juline Reed and Marcia Sweetland.
Besides his wife, Les is survived by his brother, Franklin, his sister-in-law, Catherine Ziesmer and her children, Bernadette Barton, Joelle Nims, and Colin Barton. Also, his cousins Gay and Alvin Goldstone and Eleanor and Ivan Gold. A Funeral service for Les will be held at 10:00 AM, on February 12, 2023, in the Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel, immediately followed by inurnment at Mount Nebo/Kendall, 5900 SW 77th Avenue, Miami, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation, msmcfoundation.org, or the charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at: www.RiversideGordonMemorialChapels.com.
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