July 2nd is the anniversary of my dear friend of 32 years Lee Iacocca’s passing. He is missed and beloved. It was a privilege to know him, experience his sharp wit, wisdom and great sense of humor, but most of all his humanity. He was my mentor which is a badge of honor for me. May he R.I.P. knowing he left such a positive imprint on the world. His memory will live on.

Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca celebrated his 90th birthday by impressively recreating the 21 Club at his Bel Air estate.

“They replicated 21 because many family celebrations were held there,” explained a spy who said the whole bash had a New York theme.

Among guests were Iacocca’s four best pals: retired LA sheriff Lee Baca, former Paramount CEO Frank Mancuso, real-estate whiz Tony Vincent and trumpeter and bandleader Ray ­Anthony.

Reported a guest after car mogul Iacocca impressively cut a rug with his sister, Delma: “Lee is still kicking the tires of life, and still dancing! Now we all are looking forward to his centennial celebration.”

His daughters, Kathy and Lia, ­co-hosted the affair with family.

American automotive icon Lee Iacocca turned 90 this year, and he did it in big style at his Bel Air, California birthday bash.

A son of Italian immigrants, Mr. Iacocca began working at Ford Motor Company as an engineer in 1946 and eventually became president of Ford from 1970 to 1978. (more…)