Arthur Lesser

MEMORIES OF DAD by RICHWhen my own, natural father died 44 years ago, Dad (Arthur) took me aside and said Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?â??donÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢t worry son, youÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ll always have a father – meÃ?¢ââ??¬Ã?. And he was. He always introduced me as his SON, not his son-in-law. I was 24 years old at this time, so my needs were naturally different than that of a young boy. What I needed was the companionship of a father who was also a friend, and Dad always gave me that.I did practice some golf when I was in college, but I was basically clueless as to what to do on a golf course. Dad often had me join his foursome, and he would teach me golf etiquette, which clubs to use when, and other finer points of the game. I learned enough so that I felt comfortable and we now had an activity that we could enjoy together, and we did. It was great, and I now enjoy golfing with my fraternity brothers, remembering what Dad taught me.Dad and Mom really enjoyed going to the resorts in the Catskills, and we spent many fabulous weekends with the entire family at the Raleigh, Nevele and Kutchers in the 80Ã?¢ââ??‰â??¢s and 90Ã?¢ââ??‰â??¢s.Dad was an avid Miami Heat fan, and we did manage to go to their arena and enjoy some basketball games together. I also remember two wonderful 1-week cruises that we took together with Dad and Mom. On the 2nd cruise, just 4-1/2 years ago, we were able to be joined by Bruce, Iris, Ivy and Jennifer.Dad was a great guy. He did live a long and vibrant life, and IÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢m so thankful to have been a part of that. Of course, he and Mom gave birth to and raised Sharon, without whom I would have no life. Thank you, Dad, for everything. IÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ll miss you so very much.

MY DAD – BY SHARONThey say that into everyoneÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s life a little rain must fall. Right now, it feels like a Florida rain – the kind that itÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s difficult to see through. But there have always been big rays of sunshine in my life, too – my parents and my husband, Richie.Today is a day to remember my Dad. He loved and sacrificed for his family so much. He even worked 3 jobs at one time in order to support us.IÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ve been lucky to have been living near my parents for the for the past 10 years. When I was young, my Dad was always there for me. I hope that in his later years he knew that I was there for him.IÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ve been lucky to have had 2 wonderful parents for so long. At my age very few people can say that they even have one parent alive, and IÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ve been blessed with both parents being a major part of my life for so long.Unfortunately, all things change over time, and we have to change with them. I have so many wonderful memories of my Dad that will sustain me in the years to come. And, of course, I still have my mother nearby. I love you, Mom.Good-bye Dad. IÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ll miss you so much and will always love you.

Dear FriendsPlease know how sorry we were to hear about the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather, Arthur.Time has a way of healing but it will never erase the fond memories of the good times you spent togetherMay you find solace during this difficult time and may the Father of Peace grant comfort to all who mourn.DWH and JBH