Leon Shorr
78, long time Indiana resident passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.
Leon was born May 25, 1935 in Dayton, Oh to Samuel and Dora (Berman) Shorr. While attending Shortridge High School Leon began working at Kasle Recycling. Later he owned and operated Town and Country Tavern and in 1967 he became owner and operator of D&S Liquors (East 10th Street). Leon retired in 1990.
He was a member of Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation and former member of Beth-El Zedeck.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 58 years Norma Meshulam Shorr; children Steven and Howard (Eileen) Shorr and Dori Ann (Edward) Diffley; grandchildren Joey, Samuel & Alyssa and sisters Phyllis Becker, Eddy Lynn Bortz and Harriett Kastor.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 28, 2013 at 2:00pm in Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road, burial in Etz Chaim Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Etz Chaim.
Shivah will be held at Norma Shorr's residence on Monday following the cemetery services and Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:45 PM. Minion will be held at 6 PM each evening.