Laurence Simon

Born on November 22, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Dr. Moses Charles Simon and Dorothy Feldman Simon. He attended Bronx Science and Abraham Lincoln High School and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance. He pursued his graduate studies at NYU Law School.

Mr. Simon served in the United States Army in the early1960’s and had a Wall Street career of more than half a century as a stockbroker and financial advisor.

He was a prolific fundraiser and served for many years on the Board of Directors of The Windward School in White Plains, NY. He also served on the Advisory Board of World Wings International, Inc., the philanthropic organization of former Pan Am Flight Attendants.

He was an avid tennis player and remained a fan of the sport through the end of his life. Despite their recent, long losing streaks, Laurence was also a fan of the New York Giants and Knicks. He cheered on Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers as a child and became a fan of the New York Mets after they replaced the Dodgers. Laurence was also a fan of classic movies, classic cars and classical music and what he himself admitted were cheesy jokes.

Laurence is survived by his wife of 53 years, Norma Boogaard Simon, his son Alexander Cornelis Simon, his daughter –in-law Donnece McKinnie Simon and his Grandaughter Sanai Alexander, all of Stamford, CT, as well as his sister Deborah Fallenberg, of Sarasota, FL.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home located at 2900 Summer St. Stamford, CT 06905 at 11 AM. Burial will take place at Long Ridge Union Cemetery located in Stamford, CT.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders.