Other Interests, Personal Life
Presser and his first wife Pat had two children, a daughter Bari (born 1953) and a son, Gary. Presser divorced his second wife, Carmen, in 1983. The couple had two children. Presser's son, Gary, was elected vice president of Local 507.
Presser was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed fine food, and patronized five-star restaurants.
Presser was the first labor leader to be named to the Greater Cleveland Growth Association board of directors (the city's chamber of commerce). He also worked with the Special Olympics, and organized tournaments for blind golfers.
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