Stanley Simon, 83,of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at his winter home in Palm Beach, Florida.
Stan was born on September 11, 1935, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Moe and Anna Simon, and was the youngest of three brothers, Sydney and Edward. He grew up living above the family toy store, helping with the business as needed.
Stan attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth. He was an excellent student and a great athlete who received varsity letters in basketball, soccer, track and golf.
In his senior year, he received the very distinguished Cornell Cup which was presented to the one student in Union County best exemplifying all-around athletic and academic excellence.
He went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and continued with post-graduate courses at New York University.