FUNERAL DETAILS
Leonard Brose
Leonard Brose, 92, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, died on 02 October 2019. The Funeral was held at IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL on Sunday, 06 October 2019 at 1:30 PM . A Private Family Graveside Service was Held. Rabbi Aaron Bergman officiated. Click  to watch a video of the recorded service.The family of Leonard Brose will be gathering through the evening of Sunday, October 06 at the residence, 33000 Covington Club Drive #77, Farmington Hills MI 48334. Family and friends will gather following services Sunday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. Religious services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening. Family members include: Beloved husband of 63 years of Marilyn Brose. Cherished father of Harold Brose and Katie Brose (Sam Nicita). Loving Papa of Max Nicita, Joseph Nicita, Will Nicita. Brother of Paula Brose and the late Roslyn (the late Norton) Fine. Brother-in-law of Ann (the late Richard) Smitt and Sanford and Rhoda Smith. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. One of the best tennis players ever to come out of the Detroit area. Led Michigan State University to the Big Ten tennis championship and was the conference singles champion in 1951. Also, an NCAA quarter finalist in 1951. A five-time City of Detroit champion and three-time State of Michigan champion. Won both the state tennis and squash championships in 1951, and the National Seniors Tennis Championship in 1973 at age 46. Represented the USA in Maccabi Games in 1988 winning two silver medals. Inducted in 1988 to the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Leonard Brose may do so by making a contribution to: MSU Men's Tennis ProgramClick to Visit Charity Website or JARCClick to Visit Charity Website |