Leonard
Leonard Klinghoffer
KLINGHOFFER
LEONARD
90, of Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was a kind and gentle man who was beloved by his family and had an irreverent sense of humor. Born on November 30, 1927, in Philadelphia PA, he graduated from Simon Gratz High School, served in the U.S. Army in Korea, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania. After receiving his medical degree from Jefferson Medical School, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Jefferson and spent more than 50 years in private practice.
A proud physician and a lifelong learner, he is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Asbell); his children, Nancy (Malcolm), Andy (Ilaria) and Joanne (Alex); 6 grandchildren, Alison, Jonathan, Isabelle, Jonah, Luca and Benjamin.
A private Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, June 10th. Shiva will be observed at the late residence on Sunday and Monday, June 10th and 11th, from 6 to 8 P.M.
LEONARD
90, of Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was a kind and gentle man who was beloved by his family and had an irreverent sense of humor. Born on November 30, 1927, in Philadelphia PA, he graduated from Simon Gratz High School, served in the U.S. Army in Korea, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania. After receiving his medical degree from Jefferson Medical School, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Jefferson and spent more than 50 years in private practice.
A proud physician and a lifelong learner, he is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Asbell); his children, Nancy (Malcolm), Andy (Ilaria) and Joanne (Alex); 6 grandchildren, Alison, Jonathan, Isabelle, Jonah, Luca and Benjamin.
A private Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, June 10th. Shiva will be observed at the late residence on Sunday and Monday, June 10th and 11th, from 6 to 8 P.M.
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