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LESTER KRONFELD
KRONFELD--Lester. Devoted husband, most wonderful father and cherished grandfather, died on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Lester was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 7,1925 to Esther and Leo Kronfeld. Lester proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Quincy from 1943 to 1946. He proudly represented his country on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and transported President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to the Yalta Conference in 1945. Lester's lasting legacy is the founding of Lester's with his wife, Lillian, in Brooklyn, NY in 1948. Lester's is a family-owned and operated clothing store and New York landmark. Lester's pure love for the business and his customers filled his stores with warmth and enjoyment that have kept 4 generations coming back to the stores for years. Lester's greatest joy in life was his family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillian; his loving children, Stanley, Gary, Sheri and son-in-law Perry, and Gary's fiance Susan; his five adoring grandchildren, Lauren, Jaclyn, Alexander, Harrison and Julie; and his brother, Donald. Lester was a very special man who touched the heart of each person that he met. To say that he will be greatly missed is an understatement; to know him was to love him. He will be profoundly missed by his family, his friends, his colleagues and his customers. Services today 1pm at Gutterman's, 8000 Jericho Tpke. Woodbury, LI.
Published by New York Times on Aug. 20, 2012.
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My daughter and I went to Lester's today and found out that Lester had passed away. I was shocked, cried and was saddened. I have know Lester and his family since my son was born 52 years ago. How special he was and how lucky you are to have had him in your life. May God grant you peace and may you all continue his legacy.
With my love and deep sympathy for all of you.
With my love and deep sympathy for all of you.
Barbara Marder
September 3, 2012
Dear Gary, ALWAYS enjoyed your dad's visits to TRC for lunch. I remember several times, laughing and chatting through the afternoon. He will be missed. My condolences to you, Sherry, and Stanley. Nanci
Nanci Hoffert
August 31, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 30, 2012
To Perry,Barry and the Kornfeld family, So sorry to hear of your loss .He was a man of great vision and will truely be missed.
Roz Cohen
August 23, 2012
I'm so sorry to read the news of Lester's passing. Sincere condolences to the immediate and extended family. Lester's Shops has been a favorite client of mine for the past 8 years. My appreciation and respect runs deep.
Robyn Longmire
August 22, 2012
To Perry and the Kronfeld Family: May you find comfort at this time. May Lester's legacy continue to live on through his family. He's now resting peacefully in the heavens above. Patricia L. Gorski
Patricia L Gorski
August 22, 2012
Lester and his wife Lil inspired me to choose the path of fashion. I worked for them for 13 years as their girls 4-14 buyer. He was a great innovator, businessman and will be truly missed. My deepest sympathy to his entire family for their great loss.
Roz Sterling-Appel
August 22, 2012
I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this painful time. God will give you the strength to get through for he heals the broken hearted. Psalm 147:3
August 21, 2012
I worked for Lester in 1984.
He was good to me. Gve me my first rainse in the hallway of the girl's store.
Mrs Kronfeld was nice to me too.
Lester was a good man.
He was good to me. Gve me my first rainse in the hallway of the girl's store.
Mrs Kronfeld was nice to me too.
Lester was a good man.
John Comis
August 20, 2012
Lester touched the lives of so many people. Working for him was such an enriching experience he taught me so much. I will always remember his kind smile.Sending love and strength to his family in this difficult time.
Sonja Thayer
August 20, 2012
Vicki and I are deeply saddened by the passing of the beloved Lester. He was an icon to his family and all of Brooklyn.
Richard Shapiro
August 20, 2012
May the God of love guide and comfort the family as you mourn your loss. Rest assured that our heavenly father knows your pain and is the hearer of prayer you can turn to as you grieve. Psalm 65:2
August 20, 2012
We truly wish we could be with you today to say a final goodbye to our dear Uncle. Please know our hearts are with you and our fond memories are abundant. He was truly one-of-a-kind!
Gayle, Jon, Brandon, and Sam
August 20, 2012
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