Lee Klein

Lee H. Klein, of Ventnor, NJ passed away August 12, 2026. He was 72 years old.

Born in Camden, NJ, Lee was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. When he was 18, he enrolled in the first graduating class of Stockton University. He stayed down the shore and made a life down there. He worked on the Million Dollar Pier and then began as a Jitney driver, working for 20 years. He later was the owner of a jitney franchise for close to 20 years. Lee then worked at Van Dyne’s building lifeguard boats for more than two decades. Lee was an avid fisherman and boater and enjoyed every minute of being on the water and at the beach.

He is survived by his brother Marc Klein, a nephew Michael (Rosie) Klein, his lifelong friend Jay (Fran) Fisher and many cousins. Lee was the companion of MaryAnn Sweeney who passed away in January of 2026.

Graveside services will be Sunday, August 16, 2026 beginning at 12:00 noon at Crescent Memorial Park (Sec. C), Pennsauken, NJ.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Michael Klein. Contributions in Lee’s memory can be made to the Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue, (804) 774-6730 http://www.maessr.org or the American Cancer Society, www.donate.cancer.org.