Shim Benioff

Shim or Simon Benioff was born 9 Nov, 1903 in Viola, Delaware, where he spent his early years. By the time he was 16 they had moved to Allentown, PA where he began work as a furrier. He married on May 4, 1930, in Manhattan, to Florence Annette Edelson, and had two children, Richard and Barbara, both born in PA.

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Isaac Benioff (right, front) with Ida Baylis, Benioff & Herman & Shim Benioff

Shim Benioff in Viola, Delaware

Abe and Leona and Shim and Florence Benioff

Historical Documents

Death Certificate Transcription:

Name Shim Benioff
Male
SSN: 170-28-3482
Date of Death: Dec 24, 1991
Age: 88 years
Date of Birth: 11/9/1903
Birthplace: Viola, Delaware
Place of Death: Nursing Home, in Lehigh County, Salisbury Twp, Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Allentown
Was decedent Hispanic: No
Race: White
Occupation: Business partner, retail fur sales
In armed forces?: No
Education: highest grade – 12th
married
Surviving Spouse: Florence Edelson
Mailing address: 996 N. 32nd Street, Allentown, PA 18104
Actual Residence: Allentown, Lehigh, PA
Father’s Name: Isaac Benioff
Mother’s Name: Ida Baylis
Informant’s Name & address: Florence Benioff, 996 N. 32nd St., Allentown, PA 18104
Burial on Dec 26, 1991 at Beth El Memorial Park, Whitehall Twp, Lehigh County, PA 18052
Funeral Service Person: John R. Kulik, FD-011662 – L, Bachman Funeral Home, 1030 Walnut Street, Allentwon, PA 18102
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Time of Death 8:35 AM
Date of Death: 12/24/91
Referred to Coroner?: No
Cause of Death: Acute Cardioac Standstill, CVA, also Diabetes Melitus
Autopsy? no
Manner of Death: Natural
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Physician: Henry E. Lehrich, MD 825 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentwon PA 18104
Date filed : Dec 26, 1991