Leonard Haber Explained

Leonard Haber
Office:28th Mayor of Miami Beach, Florida
Term Start:November 1, 1977
Term End:November 6, 1979
Predecessor:Harold Rosen
Birth Date:21 March 1933
Birth Place:The Bronx, United States
Death Place:Miami, Florida, United States
Parents:Sally and Max Haber
Spouse:Dr. Merry Haber
Children:Michael, Daniel and Joseph Haber
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.

Biography

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. He was graduated from Bronx Community College.[1] Haber was earned his Ph.D from Adelphi University in New York.[2] [1] From Adelphi University, Haber moved to Miami Beach and established his private practice.[2] Haber was hosted in the popular radio show "At Your Service" on WKAT.[2] Haber also served as the city psychologist for Miami Beach.[1] Haber first joined the Miami Beach commission in 1971. Haber moved back to Miami in 2012.[2] 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Miami Beach mayor, psychologist Dr. Leonard Haber dies at 82. Miami Herald. 5 May 2015.
  2. Web site: LEONARD HABER Obituary. Legacy. 5 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Cohen. Howard. May 1, 2015. Former Miami Beach mayor, psychologist Dr. Leonard Haber dies at 82. Miami Herald.