Age 85, of Silver Springs, passed away at his home on September 27, 2025.
He was born on September 8, 1940, in Buffalo, son of the late Alancin and Mildred Erbes Pattison. Lee received a master’s degree at Alfred University and was a thirty-five year veteran of the New York State Police working as a Zone Sergeant for the western New York region. He also proudly served his country as a Naval Corpsman for three years during the Vietnam War, followed by two more years of service in the Reserves. Lee enjoyed fishing and was a connoisseur of pipe smoking. He was also an avid beekeeper and loved taking care of the family farm, S.U.N.A. Farm and Sanctuary, in Silver Springs.
Lee is survived by his wife of forty years, Gail Pattison of Silver Springs; his son, Kipp (Jennifer) Pattison of Lancaster, PA; his grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob, Matthew, Frances, and James.
Friends may call on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 AM – 1 PM at Robinson and Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. Lee’s memorial service will immediately follow visitation at 1 PM. Private burial will be held at Pembroke National Cemetery in Corfu, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to S.U.N.A. Farms, 5025 State Rt. 19A, Silver Springs, NY 14550.
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246 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569
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