Sam Minoff

Sam Minoff, age 98, died April 8 at his home. Beloved husband of the late Clare I. (nee Dryspel). Loving father of Barry Minoff, Roy Minoff , Amy (Mike) Southard and the late Martin Minoff. Devoted grandfather of David (Amanda) Minoff, Drew Minoff, Melissa ((AJ Mark-fiance) Minoff, Ashley (Mike) London, Kasey (Zachary Fox-fiance) Southard. Great Grandfather of Colbie London.

Sam grew up in the Bronx along with his brothers, the late Norman and Manny. After graduating from Stuyvesant High School in New York, he served in the Navy for three years as a machinist's mate and was involved in several of the South Pacific's biggest battles during World War II.

He acquired Kichler Lighting in the 1950's, he worked through his 80's and consistently maintained a keen eye for products and catalogs. Kichler's first catalog had 14 pages with 60 products. By the time the company was sold in 2018, there were 350 pages with about 4,500 products. In the beginning, Kichler had 2 full- time employees, and one was Sam. At its peak, Kichler had grown to 1,100 employees in 5 countries. Sam started by primarily selling around Northern Ohio. Kichler Lighting would eventually sell in 42 countries.

His warm smile and frequent jokes always greeted people everywhere, and his positive, generous spirit guided his journey. His kindness and patience were some of the hallmarks of his find character.

Services will be held Monday, April 10 at 3 PM at the BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1985 S. Taylor Rd. Cleveland Heights. OH. Interment Mayfield Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the Beechmont Country Club 29600 Chagrin Blvd. Orange, OH. MONDAY 6PM-8PM, TUESDAY 2PM-4PM & 6PM-8PM.

Friends who wish may contribute to any of Sam's favorite causes: University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Jewish Community federation of Cleveland, the Cleveland Museum of Art or the Clare and Sam Minoff Endowment Fund c/o of Anshe Chesed-Fairmount Temple.

Friends who are unable to attend the service, may view it Monday, April 10 at 3 PM by going to BKBMC.COM, scroll down to obituaries, select the obituary of Sam Minoff, click on his obituary, scroll down to join live stream, click on join live stream