Sheldon Weil's Obituary
It is with great sorrow that we advise you of the passing of Shelly Weil on October 29, 2014.
Preceded in death by his Son, Gary and survived by his wife Cathy, daughter Dore, Granddaughter Logan,
“Parents” Jean and Tom, sister and brother in law, Debbie and Mike, Nephew Kevin and Niece Jordan, Aunt Mary and Uncle Ronnie, their family and Best Friend Neil as well as his beloved 4 legged Labrador daughter Goldie.
Born January 3, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, Shelly attended PS 167, Erasmus High School and was a Brooklyn College graduate of distinction with a degree in Psychology. Always a leader, Shelly served as President of his Class, President of APO a Service Fraternity at Brooklyn College and in his business life, CEO of his company, Miss Chocolate which he co-founded with two partners.
The Boy Scouts of America provided the foundation for his life. He achieved Eagle Scout in 1951, was awarded local award, Silver Beaver in Nassau County, New York, Silver Antelope in the Northeast Region of the US and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award reserved for those who achieve distinction 25 years post Eagle recognition.
Shelly was known world wide as K2BS, his Ham Radio Call. Many years of contacts from his home, his car and cruise ships on vacation, provided friendships across the globe.
Volunteering was second nature to him. In recent years he served the ADL (Anti Defamation League) as a regional Board Member and was active on many committees including projects to stop Bullying on the Internet and in schools and was particularly proud of ADL’s fight against bigotry, anti Semitism as well as ADL’s promise to help protect every American’s right to vote. As ADL says, “Imagine a World Without Hate”, and Shelly tried to foster this goal.
Living at The Hamlet since 1986, Shelly loved his home, community and quickly became involved on committees. He served the Hamlet Residents Association Board as President from 2005-2007 as well as other board offices in prior years. His Hamlet Country Club resume’ included Vice President 1999-2001. He chaired the Tennis Committee but his real interest was Membership. As Chairman he was proud of the classes of 1999 and 2000, so happy when couples and families moved in and loved The Hamlet as he did.
For 41 years, every June, Shelly awaited the arrival of his 10 new children and their leaders of the Israeli Friendship Caravan. This project kept him young and forward thinking. He attended every show with the Caravan, of course booking the dates for them, and providing a week of love with his Hamlet Friends, as they in turn touched everyone with the spirit and joy of Israel.
Memorial Service will be held at Beth Israel, 5808 West Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach on Sunday, November 2, at 10:00 a.m.
Contributions may be made to:
ADL (Anti Defamation League) 621 NW 53rd Street, Ste 450 Boca Raton FL 33487 (561.988-2900)
Friends of Israel Scouts 575 8th Ave, 11th Flr, New York, N.Y. 10018. www.israelscouts.org
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