Lester Katz, 95

Lester Katz

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lester Walter Katz passed away on March 11 with his bride of 69 years Esther Tickton Katz at his side. In addition to his wife Esther, Lester is survived by his son Peter (and wife, Donna) along with his daughter Laura as well as his son Michael (Eileen) and their two children Stephanie Grossman (and husband, Matt, and their son Theo Thomas) and Jerome (and wife, Tori Lockhart) and their son James Andrew.

Lester was proud to have lived his entire life in Rhode Island. Lester graduated from Hope High School in 1942 and spent his entire working career at Paramount Sales Company, which he closed down and finally retired from at the young age of 83.

Donations may be made to Temple Emanu-El in Providence in Lester's memory. Our world has lost one of the good guys.