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Jenny Mosseri born Elie posted a condolence
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Our thoughs are with you at this
time. I will always remember Lee
as a wonderful and warm person and will never forget her kindness
to me and my family when we first
came to the US, as well as the help
she extended to me and my parents after we were
liberated from the concetration
camps. She will be missed.
Love to all Jenny
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Julie Ball posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
I remember when Leo and Leonora moved into the Summit. I thought they were the sweetest couple. Leonora always had a smile on her face and she will be missed!
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Steven Daniel posted a condolence
Sunday, February 20, 2011
A few words that I said at the funeral:
******I’d just like to say how lucky I’ve been to have been her son, to have her living here in Rochester the past five years**************When she first came we’d have dinner with them at the Summit, and Mom and Dad would come to our house; we saw them frequently. Mom quickly began to develop her own life and friends. She’d go downstairs after dinner to play Scrabble, she and dad would enjoy concerts and movies. Even after my dad died, she continued to thrive for several months. She regularly went to exercise classes – she continued to go in the pool; she had a personal trainer. It was incredible to see her spunk and how she just grabbed onto life with such zest and passion. **************But then she got sick – and was hospitalized - twice. She was so sick two and a half years ago that I cancelled the night of our flight to England, our trip to make my niece and nephew’s - Josh and Liana’s - B’Nai Mitzvah – we weren’t sure we could leave her. Turned out we couldn’t. Shortly after she entered hospice and it looked like the end was near. ***************But not our mom. Amazingly she got stronger instead of weaker. When the hospice social worker came one day and finally tracked her down at her exercise class they decided she wasn’t really hospice material anymore – she got expelled. That was over 2 years ago. *******************Then… after a couple of months of improving she fell and broke her other hip. Her doc said at her age it was unlikely she’d live for 6 more months. ****************Not our mom. She was tough. She made it another two years. In the interim she got to know her first great grandchild – Zora. And see her other grandkids continue to grow into young adults. This time she was ready. ****************Meanwhile our routines changed. I cut back on my trips so I could be here more. I’d come at lunch – Joanie at dinner and to help her get ready for bed. It wasn’t always easy – we couldn’t plan outings, vacations, or even time with friends as we had. But we always enjoyed seeing her – and mom looked forward to – and, as time went on, expected. “Why isn’t Joan here yet?” She’d ask when I called at 5. “Well – mom – I think she has to work late.” She didn’t always understand, but we also knew she so appreciated our being with here. There were so many good memories we created. Walks outside – first with her walker – then pushing her in the wheelchair. Watching the birds from our family room. ****************Five years ago I knew it was the right thing for our parents to move here. At the time I had no idea that it was also the right thing for me, a gift that I will treasure for the rest of my life.
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justin a mccune posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
I remember visiting Lee's house years ago... She cooked a simple meal-- spaghetti with meatballs. I still haven't forgotten how good those meatballs were-- or how friendly and full of light and joy she and Mac were. May the light and joy of their memory to continue to shine with and in us.
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Mark Sadok posted a condolence
Sunday, February 13, 2011
When growing up in the Bronx, and later when living in Bellmore, a trip to Lynbrook, 2A Norwich Avenue, was something to look forward to. The combination of visiting grandparents, cousins, and Lee and Max was a winner. Good food – rosketas, barrecas, delicious Spanish Rice, great hamburgers (kosher meat only), watching 20th Century with Walter Cronkite at 6pm on Sunday, except when the CBS showed Air Power instead, also with Walter Cronkite, home movies, a real fireplace, what a deal. Passover, every year, beautiful dining room and even as a kid I enjoyed the crystal and china. Ping pong in the basement. Trips to Silver Point, Lee worrying whether they would charge me as a guest (they never did), high diving boards - now extinct unless you’re a college diver. Steve’s favorite song at 14 – Last Kiss (Oh where or where can my baby be, the lord took her away from me, I’m going to heaven so I got to be good, so I can see my baby when I leave this world..)
Lee was a great lady to have as an Aunt. In looking back I’m not sure my perceptions of her have changed much over the last 50 years. Not low key, but certainly within the bounds of reasonableness almost all the time ( unlike other female relatives who will remain nameless), expressing her points of view with intelligence, but most of all looking out for others, her husband, and particularly her children and the children that happened to be visiting. Old school mom which meant she was a facilitator, a person whose job was to make life easier for those around her. Which she did, to the great benefit of those aided. That and strength and great consistency.
I never did beat Lee in Scrabble. Ever. I suppose I should have taken her on once she turned 90, I’d have had a shot then. I do miss her.
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Dove Daniel posted a condolence
Saturday, February 5, 2011
I feel blessed to have known you and I think of you every day ~ beautiful reflections.
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Lynn M Sadok posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Dear Aunt Lee, you met me where ever I was in my own walk thru life with a loving smile, listening ear and encouraging word. You have always role modeled "Zadok"
A righteous woman. You fed us all much more than the delicious meals enjoyed for so many years .
I remember the yummy salmon patties and the beautiful table you prepared when Wim came to visit for the first time. so welcoming . Thank you dear aunt . Surely you have received a royal welcome in heaven. Shalom
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Marge C Sadok posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
after more than 60 years I am losing a "sister", whom I shall always miss
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David Sadok posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Dear Aunt Lee, I'll think of you often, all throughout my years, as a key and a loving connection of our family history to our family future. Thank you for being so giving of your time, home, values, and insights into life.
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Levi Daniel posted a condolence
Monday, January 31, 2011
Dear Grandma Lee,
My love for you transcends time. Not only did your name inspire mine, but you always inspired me to be the best i could possibly be. And i quote, "Go to College!". I didnt let you down, and I promise to continue moving upward until we meet again,
Xoxo Levi
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Zazz (Len) Daneil posted a condolence
Monday, January 31, 2011
Among the many gifts Mom brought, the qualities of honesty, devotion, and loyalty, were consistently present. All my children have witnessed and taken in these important qualities. We're able to easily recognize them in others as we reflect them to others.
Thank you, Mom, for your beautiful pure heart and relentless committment to life. You'll be remembered for generations as these attributes grow in succeeding generations.
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Sara Rubin posted a condolence
Sunday, January 30, 2011
continuation of the previous message:
"usher us out! You are a great example. Blessings to you, and your mom."
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Sara Rubin posted a condolence
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Dear Steve and Joan, --Peace to you on the passing of Steve's mom. She was a dear lady, and she could not have had a more wonderful son and daughter-in-law taking care of her in her later years. Would that all of us could have such loving people to..." Sara Rubin (Rochester, NY)
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Josh E Keisler posted a condolence
Sunday, January 30, 2011
I'm going to miss you so much. I remember playing geography with you on our walks every morning in the summer. You were willing to do anything for your family and always wanted to help. We'll all remember your honesty, you always told it how it was. It was a blessing knowing you for as long as I did. You were an amazing Grandma. You always believed in me and I felt your love through every word you said.
I love you and will always remember you.
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meg grindrod posted a condolence
Saturday, January 29, 2011
I remember going to the beach with Lee. She so loved the whole scene there and loved sharing it with her new (at the time) grand son.
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Michael McCune posted a condolence
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Aunt Lee was my favorite aunt, even though she came to be family (or I came to be hers) through my marriage to her niece, Dianne. She always treated me, lovingly like a son--not simply a sometime relative. (Her husband Mac seemed almost to spend more time with my children than did their own grandfather.) Lee's charm was unbounded, her grace unsurpassed. The twinkle in her eye, which glowed with such a spirited sense of humor, will remain etched in my heart forever. Shalom, grand lady.
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Henia Kamil posted a condolence
Saturday, January 29, 2011
My grandfather was brother of your grandmother.
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Henia G. Kamil posted a condolence
Saturday, January 29, 2011
My family and I send our condolenses on your loss of your mother. I met the family at the young age of 15 and never forgot the wonderful experience I had. Jenny is the daughter of Samuel Elie, brother of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your.
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Steve Daniels posted a condolence
Saturday, January 29, 2011
I have happy memories of summer evenings on the porch of that big house in Lynbrook. Aunt Lee and Uncle Mac were always very sweet to us, and I appreciate that we were able to see them and get to know our cousins. I am glad that they both lived long and well.
Judy and I send you all our love, and our wishes for peace and the healing of time.
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Rick D Sadok posted a condolence
Saturday, January 29, 2011
The last time I had a chance to visit Aunt Lee was at Max's 80th birthday party. It was a wonderful time and also an opportunity to see cousins I'd not seen in a few decades.
As Dianne also recalled, I too have wonderful childhood memories. I was eleven, I think when my family visited Lee and Max's home. They had a wonderful two story house on 2A Norwich Ave in Lynbrook if my memory serves me right. (A big if.) Oh yes, Jones Beach was a highlight. They had paddle ball courts where cousin Steve and I really went at it. Suzy was just a little squirt back then. Wow, such fun memories!
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Dianne McCune posted a condolence
Saturday, January 29, 2011
My most memorable times with Aunt Lee were when my brother and I were kids and visited New York. Lee and Mac lived in a wonderful house that was special to us, and we always went to the beach. Later, when I had my own kids and we visited, my oldest son Justin declared Aunt Lee's spaghetti and meatballs the best he had ever eaten. I hope my Dad was there to meet you when you left this life. Dianne
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Kay E Daniels posted a condolence
Saturday, January 29, 2011
I will hold you in my heart forever together with the memories of all I hold dear that have passed from this earth.
Katie
Visitation
Following the funeral, a period of mourning will be observed at the Summit at Brighton (2000 Summit Circle Dr.), Sunday from 2-4 PM.
Service Info
Graveside Services will be held Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 10:30 AM in the Britton Road Cemetery.
Interment
Light of Israel Section of Britton Road Cemetery.
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