Background
Rosenthal, Leighton A. was born on January 27, 1915 in Buffalo. Son of Samuel and Sadie (Dosberg) Rosenthal.
Rosenthal, Leighton A. was born on January 27, 1915 in Buffalo. Son of Samuel and Sadie (Dosberg) Rosenthal.
Student, Philadelphia Textile School. Graduate Wharton School, University Pennsylvania. Doctorate (honorary), Cleveland College Jewish Studies, 1973.
President, Cleveland Overall Company, 1956-1961; president, Work Wear Corporation, 1961-1986; president, The Purity Uniform Service Inc., 1986-1989; president, Lars Management division Purity Uniform Service Inc., 1986-1989; president, Lars Aviation Inc., since 1990. Chairman Architecture Commission, City of Palm Beach, 1988-1996.
Trustee Jewish Community Federation Cleveland, Leighton A. Rosenthal Family Foundation, Samuel Rosenthal Foundation, Preservation Foundation Palm Beach. Board directors Ohio Motorists Association. Member landmark preservation commission Town of Palm Beach.
Fellow American Association Jewish Education, Oakwood Club, Union Club, Poinciana Club, Marks Club, Annabels Club, Doubles Club, Harmonie Club.
Married Honey Rousuck, June 30, 1940. Children: Cynthia, Jane.