Lillian Port

Lillian Lee Port
November 28, 1924 - January 10, 2022
Lillian Lee Port passed away on January 10, 2022. She was 97 years old. Lee, as she was commonly known, was a pioneer. She attended City College of New York, where she proudly served as Editor of the school newspaper. She then graduated as valedictorian of Brooklyn Law School, class of 1952. Lee and Len moved with their young family to the Bay Area in 1964.

Shortly after moving to California, Lee worked as a volunteer with Peninsula Temple Sholom, the American Jewish Congress, and at The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County. After her children were grown, Lee began practicing law in the San Mateo Office of the District Attorney and County Counsel for 25 years. She specialized in education law, representing school districts throughout the county. She taught School Law for Administrators at San Francisco State University for many years, and wrote the text book used by most educator administrative credential programs in California.

After retiring, Lee resumed her volunteer activities in the after-school reading program at a local school, on the Foster City Education Committee, and on the Foster City Dog Park Committee. Lee and her husband of almost 56 years, Leonard (1924-2004) traveled the world together, visiting more than 57 countries. Lee's at home passion was baking. She was known as the woman who had a new cookie for every occasion. Lee is survived by her three children - Penny Bennett (Dick), Jerri Port, and Andrew Port (Debbie); by her grandchildren - Lisa Prange, Amy Bennett, John Bennett, and Jessica and Aaron Port; and by three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to Peninsula Sinai Congregation in Foster City would be appreciated.