Leila passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 following complications subsequent to cardiac surgery. A vivacious and beautiful woman and prizewinning sculptor, she was born and raised in New York City, the only daughter of Isabel and (Dr) Jacob Kroll. She lived for many years in Westfield, NJ with her late husband Aaron J Kaycoff, MD before moving with him to Boca Raton and then to Palm Beach Gardens. She is survived by her daughters Virginia Kaycoff and Kathryn (Mark) Kaycoff-Manos; grandsons Jacob and Lukas Manos; and companion Sanford Pariser, MD. Leila was a woman who treasured friendships, was quick to laugh, and was loved by many, and she will be greatly missed as mother, grandmother, and friend. Services will be held Sunday, September 23 at 12 noon at the Star of David Chapel in West Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, please send tax deductible contributions in Leila’s memory to Our Community School, 10045 Jumilla Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311 (www.ourcommunityschool.org).
