Obituary of Lillian "Lee" Ezratty

Lillian "Lee" Ezratty, longtime Liberty resident, died March 29, 2011. She was 85 years of age. Grandma Lee was born in LaPlume, Pennsylvania and moved to Sullivan County during the golden age of the resort industry, working at the Grossinger Hotel. She settled in Liberty where she raised her two children Terri and Michael. She was always actively involved in the PTA an other civic organizations while managing a working career at the Liberty Diner, Gibber's Hotel coffee shop, Electro-electric, IBEW and Cablevision Industries. Each of these organizations benefited from her work ethic, intelligence and personality. As Grandma/Nanny Lee she reigned supreme over her 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Lee was always busy crocheting colorful afghans for every milestone from births to weddings and cooking up delicious delights to be enjoyed by family and friends. She is survived by a daughter, Terri Barbuti and son-in-law Charles Barbuti of Liberty, son Michael Ezratty and daughter-in-law Ann Ezratty of Lake Worth, Florida; seven grandchildren, Heather Barbuti Peterson, Allison Barbuti Petry and Jill Barbuti van Leuken, Jessica Ezratty, Justin Ezratty, Halie Ezratty and Brie Ezratty; four great-grandchildren Talora Peterson, Allegra Peterson, Aubrey Ezratty and Lily Ann Ezratty: and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Donna Jones and all the compassionate people and loving friends that gave Grandma Lee the wonderful care she received during her final illness. Funeral services will be held at Congregation Ahavath Israel on Chestnut Street in Liberty on Thursday, March 31st at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at the Ahavath Israel Cemetery in Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. The family will be receiving visitors at the home of Terri and Charlie Barbuti on Dwyer Ave. in Liberty after the services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional information please visit www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com