GILBERT KAYSON

KAYSON GILBERT "GIL" Age 89 years of Elkins Park, PA, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Sandy (nee Blatt) for 66 wonderful years. Predeceased by his loving parents, Harry Kosonsky and Eva and Ben Malamud, his dear in-laws, Etta and Barney Blatt, and dear aunts, Ida and Doris Kosonsky. Gil is survived by his sister Dr. Marilyn Bergman (Garrett) and his children Helene Newman (Neil), Randi Hershgordon (Hal), and Mark Kayson (Heather). Loving and very special Pop-Pop to his grandchildren Samantha (Scott), Ashley, Morey, Emily, and Drew and great-grandson Skylar. Also survived by his nephew, Ben Bergman, and niece Aviva Moore. Gil was a graduate of Central High School and Penn State University. An avid Philadelphia sports and Penn State fan, he never missed a Nittany Lions football or basketball game. Gil was an active member of the Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association and created the Junior Blind Golf Program at The Overbrook School for the Blind, along with his wife and dear friend Norman Kritz. In spite of being blind for almost 50 years, Gil had an incredible zest for life and was proud that he was able to help blind and visually impaired children develop a love for the game of golf. Funeral services Tuesday, July 13th at Noon precisely at Goldsteins' Funeral Home in Southampton, Pa. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva will be held at his late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hadassah at 135 Colwyn Lane, Bala Cynwyd, Pa 19004. www.goldsteinsfuneral.com