James Joseph Kleinman's Obituary
James Joseph Kleinman (“Jim”), beloved and devoted husband of Dolores “Dee” Kleinman (nee Solomon), passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 15. He died peacefully with his extended family at his side. Jim is survived by his daughter, Shelly Saltzman (Mark), and son, Michael (Ann Moneypenny); four grandchildren: Amy Porter (Steve), Andy Saltzman, Ally Kleinman, and Rachel Kleinman; and two great-granddaughters: Eloise and Olive Porter. He is the beloved son of the late Bessie Kleinman. A graduate of Western Reserve University, Jim was the Chief Executive Officer of Buyers Products Company and also Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Viking Forge. U. S. Army veteran. Services will be held at 11:30 AM, Sunday, September 18, at Fairmount Temple. The family will receive visitors on Sunday after the service until 4 PM and from 7 to 9 PM, as well as on Monday from 1 to 3 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Kleinman residence, 31700 Fairmount Boulevard, Pepper Pike. Donations can be made to the Jewish Family Service Association or to the Grammy Dee Helping Hand Fund at University Hospitals.
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