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Leo Ades
Posted 7/7/07
Leo Ades, 93 SEAFORD - Leo Ades of Seaford passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007, after a brief illness. He was 93. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Ades excelled as an athlete, receiving a basketball …
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Leo Ades
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Leo Ades, 93
SEAFORD - Leo Ades of Seaford passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007, after a brief illness. He was 93.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Ades excelled as an athlete, receiving a basketball scholarship to the University of Alabama.
He was drafted by the U.S. Army during World War II and trained as a foreign interpreter.
During his military tour, Mr. Ades met his loving wife of 65 years, Aline. They resided for many years in Millsboro.
He led a colorful life. He was in the automobile business for many years, owning dealerships in Georgetown and Easton, Md. Mr. Ades also worked for the state of Delaware as a budget analyst in Dover, and later as business manager at Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown. He retired from state service in 1984.
Mr. Ades was known for his quick wit, was an avid reader and prided himself in staying current with financial matters and world events. He remained very active until becoming ill four months ago.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ida Ades; a brother, Bob Ades; and a sister, Jeanette Perler.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Aline; his daughters, Edwina Ades of Easton, and Sandra A. Grantham of Seaford; a sister, Helen Gorden of Warwick, R.I.; five grandchildren, Tanya Rak of Montvale, N.J., Mark Mayer of Baltimore, Lisa Poras of Boston, Michael Harris of Wilmington, and David Harris of Kennett Square, Pa.; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
A memorial service will be held at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Graveside services will be private.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
SEAFORD - Leo Ades of Seaford passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007, after a brief illness. He was 93.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Ades excelled as an athlete, receiving a basketball scholarship to the University of Alabama.
He was drafted by the U.S. Army during World War II and trained as a foreign interpreter.
During his military tour, Mr. Ades met his loving wife of 65 years, Aline. They resided for many years in Millsboro.
He led a colorful life. He was in the automobile business for many years, owning dealerships in Georgetown and Easton, Md. Mr. Ades also worked for the state of Delaware as a budget analyst in Dover, and later as business manager at Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown. He retired from state service in 1984.
Mr. Ades was known for his quick wit, was an avid reader and prided himself in staying current with financial matters and world events. He remained very active until becoming ill four months ago.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ida Ades; a brother, Bob Ades; and a sister, Jeanette Perler.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Aline; his daughters, Edwina Ades of Easton, and Sandra A. Grantham of Seaford; a sister, Helen Gorden of Warwick, R.I.; five grandchildren, Tanya Rak of Montvale, N.J., Mark Mayer of Baltimore, Lisa Poras of Boston, Michael Harris of Wilmington, and David Harris of Kennett Square, Pa.; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
A memorial service will be held at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Graveside services will be private.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
