Leona Green, 89, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Boca Raton, Florida after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Leona Epstein, known as Lee, was born and raised in Brooklyn. At age 22, she met Herman "Hy" Green in Miami. They were married in 1954 and resided in Newark and Livingston, New Jersey, raising four children.
Lee was a free spirit and lived life to the fullest. She was fun to be around, full of surprises —and loved to laugh. She was also generous and kindhearted--and loved people. With her outsized personality, unique style and genuine warmth, Lee made an indelible impression on everyone she met.
Lee seemingly possessed boundless curiosity, pursuing her eclectic interests with passion and gusto. She taught children with disabilities; was an active member of Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston New Jersey; performed in community theater and hosted a radio show. Lee was a bookkeeper for many years and, in her mid-50's, decided to get a stock broker’s license. She bought a sailboat, even before learning how to sail, and traveled extensively, collecting artifacts and stories from all over the world.
She also loved movies. In her later years, she posted film reviews on YouTube that can only be described as “Classic Grandma Lee.” Lee was an original.
Lee is survived by her son Robert (Mindee), daughters Marla Lubetkin and Susan Krantz (Mark), son David and six grandchildren: Jared (Ashley), Jillian, Brian, Harry, Lauren and Isaac. Herman passed away in 1978.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association by way of its webpage honoring Lee: http://act.alz.org/goto/LeeGreen
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