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Lester Samuels Obituary
Lester Samuels of Loch Sheldrake, a retired photographer/dispatcher for the New York City Dept. of Parks and Recreation, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. He was 85.
The son of the late Isadore Samuels and Nettie Blume Samuels, he was born April 3, 1923 in Flushing, NY.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Samuels was very active enjoying many sports and dancing. An avid fisherman and motorcyclist, he was also a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and a member of the Loch Sheldrake Seniors.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sunny Katz Samuels, at home; two sons, Larry Samuels his wife, Peggy of Chestertown, MD and Steven Samuels and his wife, Linda of Croton-on-Hudson; a daughter, Caren S. Jacques and her husband, Peter of Livingston Manor; and six grandchildren: Kathryn, Elizabeth, Allison, Cassie, Paul and Rebecca. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Norman Samuels.
Graveside services and burial will be held on Sunday, August 3, at 2 p.m. at the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Sunset Lake Rd., in Liberty. Shiva will be observed at the family residence on Sunday only, following the interment.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tree of Life, Loch Sheldrake Seniors, PO Box 248, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home of Monticello; 845-794-7474. For additional information, please visit www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com.
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donna donovan
August 1, 2008
Sunny; I am so sorry that this has happened. You were the couple that I always looked so forward to seeing at the doctor's office! May the memories that you have comfort you now and always! Les was one of a kind and adored by us all.
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