In World War II he did critical work supplying industry with scrap copper and other metals. After the war, his wide-ranging business interests took him to the Far East, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
He moved to Crystal River in 1979, joining daughter, the novelist Gay Courter, and her filmmaker husband Philip. He loved sailing and gardening. He provided college scholarships and educational incentives to many and was known as “Grampy” to children worldwide.
His wife Elise, his brothers Harry and Sidney, and his sister Leah precede him in death. He leaves daughters Gay Courter (Philip) of Crystal River; Dr. Robin Madden, a pediatrician (Joshua) of Ellicott City, MD; foster daughter Jennifer Su (Kendall) of Stone Mountain, GA; grandchildren Blake, Joshua, Ashley, Eli, Zachary, Adrienne, and Jonathan; and great-grandchildren Aisling, Dervla, Ethan, and Skyler.
Donations may be made to any organization for children or Voices for Children of Central Florida (http://www.voicesofcentralfl.com/donations.html)
Arrangements entrusted to
Fero Funeral Home
www.ferofuneralhome.com