Simon B. Pulitzer

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Simon Benjamin Pulitzer, 87, of Dallas, TX. Si, or Uncle Si, as he was known to so many, was born in New Orleans on December 18, 1935, and passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023. Si was surrounded by his loving wife of 67 years, Paula, and his family who deeply loved him and whom he loved so much.

Si, a kind and gentle soul, was loved by all who met and knew him. He was quick with a joke, having many classics that his children and grandchildren will continue to tell in his honor.

Si was a role model. He was hardworking, determined, successful, and humble. He was a natural salesman, with a warm personality, sharp wit, an enormous heart, and a friendly, easygoing manner. He could converse with anyone.

Si started his career working for his father selling wholesale toys. He then worked for many years selling men's neckwear, after which he founded a family business, Pulitzer Promotions.

Si enjoyed playing softball, jogging, working out, and following college football, particularly the Arkansas Razorbacks. But more than anything, Si loved his family. He was a devoted husband and epic father; he was his sons’ hero.

After New Orleans, Si and Paula lived in Pacific Palisades, CA, Henderson, NV, and most recently, Dallas, TX.

He was the son of Morris and Beulah Pulitzer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Paula, his sons Randy (Laura Lacritz) and Gary (Joy), his grandchildren, Jessica Pulitzer (Yogi Schulman), Samuel Pulitzer, Miles (Zoe) Pulitzer, Mina (Noah) Cohen, Jake Pulitzer, and Max Pulitzer, great-grandchild Micah Pulitzer, nieces Rhonda (Alex) Ginsburg and Renee (Steve) Glazer, who were like daughters and sons, his great niece Samantha (Kevin) Pawader and their daughter Zoe, his brother (in-law) Julian Levey with whom he had a lifelong friendship, and cousins Marcy and Mike Gertler, who were like siblings to him. Si also leaves behind many new friends at the Legacy Midtown Park. Si was predeceased by sister-in-law Isabel Levey, who he also considered a sister.

A graveside service was held on Friday, March 31 at Anshei Sfard Cemetery in New Orleans.

Donations in Si’s memory may be made to Chabad of Henderson https://www.chabadofhenderson.org/ or Jewish Family Services of Dallas https://jfsdallas.org/ or the charity of your choice.

By the way, have you heard the one about the two brooms…

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