Bernie “BJ” Simon, who played Mr. Kite in Savage Tree’s Sgt. Pepper’s Dailies Project film, “For the Benefit of Mr. Kite” passed away with the old year. He had been in remission from cancer for several decades, but it came back. He was 88 years old and had been married to his wife Joyce for more than half a century when he died, surrounded by family in hospice care.
He was loved by many for his dogged persistence, his love of family and the arts, his keen business acumen, his funny poems and his joie de vivre. BJ, you had a great run. You will be missed.
If you’d like to make a donation in his name, his family recommends sending them to The Temple or the William Breman Jewish Home.
