Richard Lewis Leiner

Richard Lewis Leiner, 98, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away in his home on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Richard was an admired and successful businessman in the Ocean City community. He operated and owned, along with his uncle, many local landmarks including Candy Kitchen, The Bonfire and The Embers Restaurants. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Rickey (Taustin) Leiner and his wife of nearly 60 years Patricia A. Leiner. Survivors include his loving sons Bruce Charles Leiner and Mark David

Leiner and his daughters-in-law Cynthia Leiner and Donna Leiner. Richard is also survived by seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and Nina Ross, his significant other of many years. Richard had many friends. He was a lifelong golfer who was proud of his hole in one and winning the Senior Club Championship at Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club! Never one to turn down a good game of Bridge, or Gin, Richard was often found playing cards with his buddies at his club in Addison Reserve. He was an avid reader and enjoyed the Wall Street Journal with his coffee every morning. Richard was a World War II veteran and graduated cum laud from New York University. He loved to travel and was an accomplished man of the world. Richard lived his life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by his large extended family. A funeral service was held at Temple Bat Yam, Daughter of the Sea, Berlin, MD. With burial in Beth Israel Cemetery, Salisbury, MD. Friends and family will be invited to a celebration of Richard’s life at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.