Leonard S. Kelson

Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey he lived Marlboro for 30 years before moving to Freehold in 1997.

He was an executive in the Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical Industry before retiring in 2003.

He was active in Marlboro Soccer as a coach for over 15 years and as a Soccer Referee.

He was a New Jersey certified High School and Travel Soccer Referee for over 20 years.

He enjoyed traveling. He proudly kept his daily morning gym regimen up to the end. A sports enthusiast he always rooted for his NY Giants.

Mr. Kelson loved his children and grandchildren and regularly attended his grandchildren’s sporting events. He proudly sat in his folding chair on the sidelines cheering them on.

He was pre-deceased by his wife, Audrey of 60 years who died in October, 2017.

He is survived by his two sons: Glenn and his wife Carol of Freehold, and Jeffrey of NYC.

He is also survived by his brother Gerald of Freehold. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Daniel, Joseph, Michael and Thomas and his adored grand-dog Coco.

Services will be held at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Iselin, NJ on Wednesday at 11 am.

The Period of Mourning will be observed at the residence of Glenn and Carol Kelson following the services.

Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are by Bloomfield-Cooper, Manalapan, NJ.