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Arthur Lester Obituary
Greece: Friday, July 24, 2009. Predeceased by his grandson, Michael Sheets. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Lou (Vay) Lester; sons, David Lester, James Lester, Timothy Lester; daughters, Nancy (Zachery) Brice, Patricia (Michael) Grady; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandsons; many nieces and nephews; many dear friends. Arthur was an Army Veteran; a lifelong member and current commander of the Keith Miller Post # 6595 VFW. He was a retiree of the Rochester City Fire Department after 32 years.
Friends may call Sunday, 4-8 PM at the Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice in his memory. For more information or to sign Arthur's guestbook, please visit www.MeesonFamily.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Lester
Ellen Harnischfeger
July 29, 2009
Tricia & Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time. Please know that we are thinking of you. I am sorry I was unable to attend services. Be comforted by the fact that he will always be watching over you.
Ellen (Volkmar) Harnischfeger & family
Nancy Hewitson
July 29, 2009
Trish & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father! Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Nancy(Welch)Hewitson & family
Lee and Linda Angermeier
July 27, 2009
Mrs. Lester and the Lester Family: We are very saddened to hear of your loss. I have many good memories of him as I grew up and am lucky to have known him. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 27, 2009
To the Art Lester family; Please accept my most profound sympathy I worked with Art for many years, he was a wonderful person and Firefighter.He will be missed.
God will accept Art with open arms.
Capt. Pat Cocca Ret. Eng. 16
July 27, 2009
Jim and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I was unable to attend, but please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Eileen Natarelli
Kevin Murphy
July 27, 2009
To the Lester Family,
I didn't know Art he must have retired before I started with the Rochester Fire Dept. in 1988, but I just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
God Bless Art.
Lt. Kevin Murphy of Engine 7 on Genesee St. (Group 4)
Glenn Angermeier
July 27, 2009
the Lester family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, I know your dad will be missed by many, hold on to your precious memories.
Joan & Charles Robinson
July 26, 2009
Mary Lou and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed by all of your neighbors at the lake. We are unable to attend but our prayers are with you.
July 26, 2009
Jim and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jerry Coccia
Joe Bahamonde and family
July 25, 2009
Trish and family,
Our deepest condolences in this sad time. Your dad was a great guy. Our prayers are with you all.
July 25, 2009
Trish and Family... We are very sorry for your loss. We never got the chance to meet him. But have always heard wonderful things about him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Billy, Amanda and Colby Uhl (Bradford, PA)
Michele Lacagnina-Merolilo
July 25, 2009
Mary Lou & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Michele & Joe
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