LEOFFLER, Severine G.

Formerly of Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD, died on April 8, 2014 at home in Deerfield Beach, FL. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 77 years, Grace. He is survived by his two loving children: Gloria (William) Finagin of Annapolis, MD, Severine George III (Antonia), grandchildren: Sandra, Grace, Bruce, Bill, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Born in Washington, DC, he owned Riverside Stadium Roller Rink and later joined with his family in operating the five public golf courses in Washington, DC. In 1962 he purchased Southern Manor Country Club in Boca Raton, FL and operated it as a public course until his retirement in 1984. A devoted Christian, Severine lived his faith as a loving, kind and generous man, devoted to his family and dearly loved by all. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, April 17 from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Severine will be buried next to his wife Grace in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 S. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906.