Jay Leshaw

Miami - Leshaw, Jay, 85, of Miami passed away Jan. 10 2011. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. Jay graduated from the University of Miami in 1950 after serving 3 years in the Air Force. He began his professional career as an archetecht and later becane Senior VP of Ceasar's World in Las Vegas.

After retirement he began a second career as a real estate consultant as a founder of Tecton, a business that continues to this day. He was a founding member of Temple Beth Am and a contributor to Technion, Brandeis, Hadassah, and many other causes. He enjoyed flying his own plane and attending to Hidden Valley Farm in Franklin. NC. and poker games with his friends. He and his wife were world travellers along with their children and grandchildren. His kind heart and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth, daughter Meredeth (Carlos) Wolf, sons Gary and Dale (Gail) Leshaw, grandchildren Matthew, Jordana, Jarrod, Alyssa, and Mallory.

Funeral services will be held Wed. (Today) at 10:30 AM at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Dr. with interment in Mt. Nebo Kendall Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel.
Published as a Courtesy of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.