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Neil Enterprises Founder Passes Away

July 11, 2011

Gerald L. Fine, founder of Neil Enterprises Inc., Vernon Hills, Ill., passed away on July 5, at the age of 85.

Fine founded the company 50 years ago and guided it to become the largest photo novelty company in the country. A marketing and merchandising expert and innovator, Fine pioneered myriad photo-related promotional products, including the photo mug and photo keychain, according to the company. 


The company is now in its third generation, with Fine's children and grandchildren working there, including Neil Fine, the current president.



Fine is survived by his wife Lois, his three children, Carol (Robert Jacobson), Andrea (Eric London) and Neil Fine (Karen), his nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held July 8 at Shalom Memorial Park in Arlington Heights. The family has asked that donations be made in Fine's memory to ORT America.

For more information, visit neilenterprises.com. — S.G.


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