Leonard Milton Schwartz

1943 - 2013

Leonard Milton Schwartz obituary, 1943-2013, Birmingham, AL

BORN

1943

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Johns-Ridouts Southside Chapel

2116 University Blvd

Birmingham, Alabama

Leonard Schwartz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2013.

Leonard Milton Schwartz died at home on October 13, 2013. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 4, 1943 and moved to Pittsburgh, PA in 1953. He was a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of West Florida in 1972.

A patriot who dearly loved his country, he served in the United States Air Force from 1968 until he was honorably discharged in 1972. He graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 1976 and practiced law for 37 years. He was a solo practitioner until his daughter joined him in 2006. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a lasting and loyal friend. He was a longstanding member of Temple Beth-El and was a Hadassah Associate.

He was an avid golfer, a member of Pine Tree Country Club, and he embraced the opportunity to play at many legendary courses in the United States and around the world. In 2006, he achieved a lifelong goal when he hit a hole-in-one at Pine Tree on Hole #7. He loved travel, and he frequently visited destinations he had dreamed of since he was a boy, including Tahiti, Italy, and Israel.

A passionate reader and a student of history, one of his favorite hobbies was continually adding to his extensive collection of literature and biographies. He prided himself on being a man of his word. His friends and family valued his keen wit and sharp sense of humor. He was known as a generous man, both in spirit and in his contributions to countless worthy causes.

He is survived by his loving wife Lora, his son Michael, his daughter Karen (Trey McClure), and his grandchildren, Arlo and Emmett McClure.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth-El on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 beginning at 11:00 AM, with interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Birmingham Chapter of Hadassah, Temple Beth-El, or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.

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October 16, 2013

Kelly Konradt

We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Schwartz. As business associates for many years, the Schwartz Law firm has provided us with years of faithful service. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and Trey as well as the whole family and firm.

Partners Financial Services

October 16, 2013

Jerry Bresin

May his name be a shining light. I never knew my cousin Leonard, but wish I had.

Posted by Jerry Bresin

October 15, 2013

Ron Lane

I had the privilege of being a friend & fellow golfer of Lennie from '87 to '94. He was truly one of the good guys & I shall miss him. Our condolences to his wife, Lora & their 2 children.

October 15, 2013

McGrew

My condolences to the family. Psalms 65:2

October 14, 2013

Alfred Davis

He was a first cousin I never really had the chance to know well. If there are celestial regions there is where he will reside.

October 14, 2013

Howard Neft

I will miss Lenny greatly. Although we lived far away, I always enjoyed talking with him. He will me missed.

October 14, 2013

Larry Morris

I will never forget you.
Lovingly, Larry, Diane, Heather,Bryan Morris

October 14, 2013

Janna Ifshin

Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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