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In Memoriam: Herman Lebersfeld, Capitol Lighting
Lighting Legend Herman Lebersfeld, Co-Chairman of the Board at Capitol Lighting, passed away peacefully on January 17, in Boca Raton, Florida at age 86 with his wife, Adele, by his side.
The son of Arthur and Rose Lebersfeld, Herman grew up in the lighting business, working at a young age – along with his brother Max – at the family showroom Capitol Lighting in Newark, New Jersey.
After Herman graduated from Lehigh University, he joined the company’s second location in East Orange full-time. His father then began to expand the business with additional locations. Today, the company operates eight brick-and-mortar stores with locations in New Jersey, Florida, and North Carolina, as well as online retailer 1-800 LIGHTING.COM. Over the years, the family business has won numerous awards and is widely recognized for its philanthropic initiatives.
Herman is survived by his wife, Adele; children, Eric (Susan), Kenneth (Jamie) and Joan (Michael); grandchildren, Daniel (Alisha), Jane (DavidJack), Jacob (Rebekah), Jenna, Alexa, Jacky and Hannah; great grandchildren, Madison, Sophia and Chase; siblings, Max (Debra) and Gloria.
Memorial contributions may be made in Herman’s honor to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County or Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, or Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County.
A Chapel Service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11 am at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel in Boynton Beach, Florida with a burial to follow at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens.
The Service will be webcast at this address
Herman will be remembered first for his devotion to his amazing Family.
I will always hold a special place in my heart for Herman as well. When I started out as a National Sales Manager for Crystal Clear Lighting, Herman was my first call. He invited me to visit and spent most of the day showing me how we could grow our business with him and throughout the industry. I will never forget his mentorship and kindness toward me. I learned over the years that he was just being Herman, but I will always consider him, as the catalyst to my long, successful and enjoyable career in the lighting industry. Thank you Herman! May GOD Bless you, your Family and all who loved you!
Steve Crawford