FREDERICK J. LESSER – Obituary
Frederick J. Lesser
8/28/1938 – 3/16/2020
Fred Lesser (81) a West Deptford, NJ resident for 53 years passed away on March 16, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in Brooklyn, NY, moved throughout the years and attended Clayton High School graduating with the Class of 1958. After retiring from DuPont in Deepwater, NJ, in 1993 he became a school bus driver until 2017. He loved coaching midget football, basketball & baseball in the 60’s, then experienced umpiring Little League baseball and softball which became his joy until 2017. Fred attended Kemble Memorial UMC, was a member of the Woodbury Poly Pros and was also a proud volunteer on the USS New Jersey BB-62.
Fred is survived by his loving wife Carol (nee Brant) of 58½ years; loving daughters Karlie Pollitt (Mike) of Gloucester City and Janet Sheehan (dear friend Mark) of Bellmawr; 3 grandchildren Drew Pollitt, Brianna Pollitt & Patrick Sheehan; sisters Marilyn Sweeney of Limerick, PA & Joyce Penrod (Larry) of Bushnell, FL; many dear in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, great friends and the best neighbors.
He is predeceased by his parents Bill & Goldie Lesser and 3 sisters, Carolyn Groff of TN, Frances Parker of Wales, UK & Gail Pinto-Sanders of FL.
Friends and relatives are invited to his viewing on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 11am to 12pm at the BARCLAY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Maple Street, Clayton, NJ 08312, followed by a service at 12pm. As the Lesser family, we understand the precautions being taken at this time which could prevent a visit personally; however, being with us in spirit and through thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in Fred’s name. Please sign the guestbook or send condolences at BarclayFuneralHome.net.
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