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LEE STRONG Obituary
With profound sadness, we mourn the tragic loss on September 18 of Lee Strong, 83, of New York City. Lee was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, gracious, loving and charming to all who met or knew her. She was born on July 11, 1933, to the late Joseph L. and Leanore (Purvin) Strauss Jr. of Chicago. She graduated from Francis W. Parker School and Wellesley College. She embarked on a 60+ year love affair with her husband, Roger L. Strong of New York, which never ended. Lee was an unparalleled mother to Roger L. Strong Jr. and Nancy E. Strong of Armonk, NY; Jeffrey L. and Kerry L. Strong of Brooklyn, NY; and Thomas and Catherine Strong of Chevy Chase, MD. She was a doting grandmother to Sarah Strong, Nicholas and Catharine Strong, and Cayla and Kate Strong, and a loving sister to Mary Allen of Scottsdale, AZ, and Jane Holzkamp of Fernandina Beach, FL. Lee loved tennis and Barbra Streisand, Paris and Phoenix, beaches and lakes, Book Group and the National Enquirer, pizza and Jujyfruits, but nothing could compare with her love for her family. She already is missed beyond words. A celebration of her life will take place Thursday, September 22, at 10am at Temple Emanu-El of New York, Fifth Avenue at 65th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lee's name to the New York Public Library or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for LEE STRONG
Frank Hirsch
September 26, 2016
With condolences for her husband, Roger, and sisters Mary and Jane--but with happy memories of Lee and the Strauss family in those halcyon days of the long ago past in Green Lake, Wisconsin.
Frank Hirsch, Galisteo, NM
Charles Wade
September 22, 2016
Roger and Family: Just learned of this and I am stunned. I'm sure I speak for all of us from Trinity School's class of 1975 in offering our deepest sympathy and condolences.
September 22, 2016
I hope you can find comfort and understanding in the words of Ecclesiastes 9:11, because time and unexpected events overtake them all. Annie C. Ga. .
September 21, 2016
I met Lee when she entered Francis Parker in 6th grade. I thought her, from that moment, the most charming and sophisticated person I'd ever met. Totally awesome.
My heart goes out to you, Roger, and the rest of your family, in this dreadful loss.
Renee & Tony Vadala
September 21, 2016
Roger, Nancy & Sarah
Our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your Mother. May she rest in peace.
Glen Friedman
September 20, 2016
Heartbroken for the family....sending love and support. May her memory be a blessing always.
Marianna Golick
September 20, 2016
Lee will never be forgotten
I met Lee 31 years ago
and it feels as if just yesterday.
She won my heart. I extend
My love to her family and
My appreciation for being
A part of her large life
Love Marianna Golick
Andrea
September 20, 2016
To the Family and friends of Lee,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies,
May the peace that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts.
Judy and Jules Breslow
September 20, 2016
We were so sad to hear of Lee's tragic accident. She was a lovely lady.
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