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JOSEPH LESSER

1928 - 2022

BORN

1928

DIED

2022

JOSEPH LESSER Obituary

LESSER--Joseph S. Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York mourns the death of Joe Lesser, who for over a half-century was a devoted and cherished member. We express our profound sympathy to his family and pray that beautiful memories of his long life bring comfort to all who loved him.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by New York Times on Jul. 11, 2022.

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Bob Kyle

October 19, 2022

My sincere condolences to the Lesser family. .
My sister, Ruth Kyle Sopko, worked for Mr. Lesser for 40 years. She always spoke highly of Mr. Lesser and his family.
Bob and Judy Kyle

Alan Webber

July 18, 2022

Sending much love. He was always kind and generous and welcoming to me whenever I had a chance to stop by and see him in New York. I wish we'd had more time together. Take care, stay well.

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