Leslie Buck created an iconic design for coffee cups used all over New York City. He incorporated a blue, white and gold color scheme and an ancient Grecian design. He printed a catchy phrase on the front of the cup: "We are happy to serve you".
Mr Buck,87, died on April 26, 2010 at his home in New York City from complications related to Parkinson's Disease.
His original cup design was aimed at urban diners owned by Greek Immigrants. The cups were eventually used by New York City street vendors and restaurants all over the city.
By the the 1990's, his company was selling over 30 million of the cups. In recent years, sales have been effected by Starbucks and other gourmet shops, but the cups are still used in many delis and restaurants around the city.
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