Lea Packer Obituary

PACKER Lea, of Washingtonville, NY entered into rest on December 21, 2010 at Cornwall Hospital. She was 85. She was born in Bronx, NY on December 3, 1925 to Leo Ciurcovich and Lydia Colazio. She graduated from Memorial High School in West New York, NJ and went on to form a dancing group with her two sisters, Leda and Lilly, affectionately known as "The three L's." Lea lived and breathed for her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Lea was an avid Yankee fan who loved to cook, bake and go fishing as well as playing board games and cards and watching SNL, DWTS, and her soaps. Known as the family photographer, she enjoyed taking pictures and videos at every gathering. She looked forward to her weekly visit to the salon where her friends referred to her as Princess Lea. Never seen without her sunglasses, this was her signature look. She is survived by her loving husband Stanley Packer of Washingtonville, NY; sons Robert and his wife Mimi Basso of Ridgewood, NJ, Richard and his wife Christina Basso of Salisbury Mills, NY and John and his wife Jeanne Basso of Nashville, TN; David and his wife Maureen Packer of Danbury, CT; sisters Leda and her husband Gene Brophy of KY and Lilly Gisondi of IL; grandchildren Melisa Coyman, Christopher Basso, Adrienne and Corey Weissman, Rob and Allison Basso, Michael Basso, Andrew Basso, Alex, Danielle and Matthew Basso, and Jude and Max Packer; great-grandchildren Logan and Aidan Coyman and Robbie Basso. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 26 from 5-8 PM at David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, Washingtonville, NY. Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 27, 2010, 9:30 AM at David T. Ferguson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in George Washington Memorial Cemetery in Paramus, NJ. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Memorial Department, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or by phone at 800-822-6344 when making donations reference tribute #27350105. Arrangements under the care of Thomas A. Murray of the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville, NY 10992, 845-496-9106. For further information or to leave condolences for the family please visit our website at www.davidtfergusonfh.com.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Dec. 24, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Lea Packer

12 Entries

Max Packer

January 28, 2018

She was a great grandmother

Clifton,Nicole,Jake,Collette and Bailey Tibbetts

February 25, 2011

--Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family. Lea was an AMAZING woman who was always so welcoming to us. We send you much love and strength in this time

Nicole Tomassi

February 24, 2011

Dear Stanley
When I think of Lea she always has big smile-from ear ro ear. She was a very joyful person; you must miss her so much! You are in my prayers. May the Lord comfort you. You are blessed to have found someone you loved so much.

Hermine Freda

February 24, 2011

Dear Stan
Lea was my best friend for 80 years. She was like a treasure from God. I"ll never forget her!

Michael Basso

February 24, 2011

Dear Uncle Stan I am so sorry, but Aunt Lea's beauty will always be with us.You"re both in my prayers and as always in my thoughts

Lauralyn Aranawitz

February 24, 2011

Dear Grandpa
I am so sorry for your loss. Grandma was such an incredible person. She could make anyone smile just by walking into a room. I loved her dearly and I will truly miss her. My thought and prayers are with you. Love allways.
Lauralyn

Joseph Gisondi

February 24, 2011

February 22, 2011
Excerpted from a letter from Joe Gisondi:
"Words don't seam sufficient to convey the grief and sadness, I feel for Aunt Lea's passing.That she is gone seems unimaginable. I will remember Aunt Lea, my mom and Aunt Leda talking non-stop (and all at the same time) yet somehow all hearing what the others said.We only heard a loud hum or buzzing sound. Sarah will always recall how Aunt Lea allowd her to try on her dance outfits in Connecticut; hearing the stories of her dance days. Kristan always loved her humor, how she was like my mom"s twin, and Betsy loved her zest for life.I"ll always remember that I love her (and you) and thatI have been fortunate to have you both in my life.

Andrea Foti

December 27, 2010

Lea was an incredible gift to the whole world! Every life that she touched was blessed with her love, caring, acceptance, and wonderful sense of humor. Lea's awesome light will forever radiate forever!

Catherine Dugan

December 26, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lea (Princess Lea), was the most dynamic and fun loving person I ever had the privilage to know. The day she entered into my salon and my life, we bacame instant friends. I have a feeling that was the case with many people in her life. I looked foward to seeing her every week, we laughed the entire time she was there. We once had a conversation about leaving a legacy in life, myself,princess, and Lily. Well Princess Lea, you left your legacy, you touched the lives of everyone you met. I wiil never forget how you touched mine! Thank you for bieng a friend.
Catherine from Catherine's Hair Design

Christine Spadola Giancola

December 26, 2010

I am so glad we shared a wonderful summer day together reminiscing about our childhood memories. Our deepest sympathies, Ricky and Chris, and to your entire family.

Chris and Richie Giancola

Georgine Cerone

December 26, 2010

We will remember Grandma for her hugs, kisses and laughter. Our thoughts are with you and we mourn her passing also.....Georgine and Jessica

Tom Murray and the Staff of Ferguson Funeral Home

December 24, 2010

Extending our sincerest condolences.

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