Leonard Haber
Leonard Haber | |
|---|---|
| 28th Mayor of Miami Beach, Florida | |
| In office November 1, 1977 – November 6, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Rosen |
| Succeeded by | Murray Meyerson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1933 The Bronx, United States |
| Died | May 1, 2015 (aged 82) Miami, Florida, United States |
| Spouse | Dr. Merry Haber |
| Children | Michael, Daniel and Joseph Haber |
| Parent(s) | Sally and Max Haber[1] |
| Occupation | American psychologist, politician and radio show host |
Leonard Haber (March 21, 1933 – May 1, 2015) was an American psychologist, politician, radio show host and Mayor of Miami Beach, Florida (1977–1979). He was a radio and TV news commentator.[2]
Biography
[edit]Haber was born on March 21, 1933, in The Bronx, New York City. Haber was one of three children of Sally and Max Haber. Her parents also have daughter Sandra and son Arnold.[1] He was graduated from Bronx Community College.[2] Haber was earned his Ph.D from Adelphi University in New York.[1][2] From Adelphi University, Haber moved to Miami Beach and established his private practice.[1] Haber was hosted in the popular radio show "At Your Service" on WKAT.[1] Haber also served as the city psychologist for Miami Beach.[2] Haber first joined the Miami Beach commission in 1971. Haber moved back to Miami in 2012.[1] Haber died on May 1, 2015, at the age of 82. Memorial services were held at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "LEONARD HABER Obituary". Legacy. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Former Miami Beach mayor, psychologist Dr. Leonard Haber dies at 82". Miami Herald. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ^ Cohen, Howard (May 1, 2015). "Former Miami Beach mayor, psychologist Dr. Leonard Haber dies at 82". Miami Herald.
External links
[edit]- 1933 births
- 2015 deaths
- Mayors of Miami Beach, Florida
- 20th-century American psychologists
- American radio personalities
- Radio personalities from Miami
- Television personalities from New York City
- Jewish American mayors
- People from Miami Beach, Florida
- Politicians from the Bronx
- Bronx Community College alumni
- 21st-century American Jews