Ben Light

1911–1987 (age 76)

Businessman/Philanthropist

Biography

Ben Light, born in 1911, built a reputation as a businessman whose ventures were matched by a deep commitment to philanthropy.

He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, remembered for investing in the arts and civic life so that others might prosper.

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