Leonard Israel

Leonard Israel, 90, of 65 Zenith Drive, died in Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis on Thursday, Sept. 13th.
He leaves his wife of 65 years, Sydell (Tepper) Israel; a son, Mark Israel of South Hadley; two daughters, Judith Israel of Newton and Ellen Israel of Worcester; a brother, Martin Israel of Worcester; a sister, Florence Palmer of Middletown, CT and four grandchildren, Hannah and Benjamin and Alexander and Adam. He was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Israel.
He was a very caring husband, father and grandfather.
He was a home builder of affordable housing and he managed real estate.
He attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and graduated from Cornell University.
He served in the Marines during World War II in the South Pacific.
He was a member of Temple Emanuel, The Jewish War Veterans, Worcester Probus Club, Rotary Club, and B’Nai Brith. He was an Eagle Scout and had been very active in Boy Scouts throughout the years. He received the Silver Beaver Award.
He was born in Worcester and was a son of Jacob and Sarah (Chase) Israel and was a lifelong resident of Worcester.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH in BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE ON JAMESBURY DRIVE UNDER THE DIRECTION of RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance for Sunday, September 16th will be announced at the time of the funeral.
Memorial Observance will continue on Tuesday Afternoon, September 18th beginning at 5 PM and on Wednesday Afternoon, September 19th beginning at 3 PM at his residence at 65 Zenith Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Jewish Healthcare Center at 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609…Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602 or to the charity of the donor’s choice