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1929
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2020
Lee Wilson Obituary
Emerson - Lee Alexander Wilson was born on 12/16/29 to Helen and Harold Wilson in Paterson, NJ. He passed away on 5/1/2020 at the age of 90.
He graduated in 1953 from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA, entered the Army in 8/53 and was discharged in 6/55.
Lee taught at Boys School in Nyack, NJ, then went on to teach at Saddle River Day School for 31 years, until 1992 when he retired. He was athletic director, coaching football, basketball and baseball. Upon Lee's retirement, after many years of hard work and dedication, the school named the new gymnasium in his honor, the Lee Wilson Athletic Hall of Fame.
Lee also was an avid golf, football and baseball fan.
He was a Diamond Life Master with over 6000 points in the American Contract Bridge League. He spent many, many hours at the bridge tables enjoying every minute of the competition.
Lee was the proud father of five: Brette Lee Wilson Zayicek (husband Dick) of Mooresville, NC, Tracey Lee Wilson of Amsterdam, NY, Kevin John Wilson (wife Margaret) of Westwood, NJ, and Gregory Stuart Wilson of Rivervale, NJ. He was the proud grandfather of Riley and Sam Zayicek, Erin Wilson, Andrea Comerford and Ryan Wilson, and great-grandfather of Liam Wilson. Lee was pre-deceased by his daughter, Kerri Lee Wilson Murphy.
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Andrew Rork
April 29, 2025
I first met Lee when I started working at SRDS in 1978. He was an excellent educator and a leader in the school, heading the Lower School. He ended up as a friend and mentor to me. I will forever be thankful to Lee for all he did for SRDS and myself. My fondest memories will be of Lee as the Varsity baseball coach.
Andrew Rork
April 29, 2024
As a fellow member of the Saddle River Day School faculty, I remember Lee as a teacher and administrator that always put the children´s needs first. Lee was an excellent teacher and a good friend.
Andrew J Rork
April 29, 2023
On the anniversary of Lee's passing, I am reminded of just how versatile Lee really was. He was not only a great Dean and leader, he was beloved in the classroom as a teacher and on the athletic field as a wonderful coach and leader. He touched so many students and athletes and will long be remembered.
Jack Pross
June 18, 2020
Some of my fondest memories of my youth were playing basketball with Lee Wilson as my coach. What a fine man!
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Andrew Rork
May 11, 2020
I met Lee when I started teaching at SRDS in 1979. Lee was a wonderful teacher, administrator, coach and man. He always gave all he could to everything he did and he was a great asset to SRDS in all his years of service. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by the many students and teachers he touched over the years. RIP Lee.
Marleen Gomez
May 8, 2020
I loved Lee Wilson.... wonderful teacher and role model.... I will forever remember him with the fondest of memories....
Joan
May 7, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Lees passing. I always looked forward to seeing him again at SRDS functions. He will be missed by so many of his former students and colleagues.
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