Lee Strong

STRONG--Lee Strauss. With profound sadness, we mourn the tragic loss on September 18 of Lee Strong, 83, of New York City. Lee was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, gracious, loving and charming to all who met or knew her. She was born on July 11, 1933, to the late Joseph L. and Leanore (Purvin) Strauss Jr. of Chicago. She graduated from Francis W. Parker School and Wellesley College. She embarked on a 60+ year love affair with her husband, Roger L. Strong of New York, which never ended. Lee was an unparalleled mother to Roger L. Strong Jr. and Nancy E. Strong of Armonk, NY; Jeffrey L. and Kerry L. Strong of Brooklyn, NY; and Thomas and Catherine Strong of Chevy Chase, MD. She was a doting grandmother to Sarah Strong, Nicholas and Catharine Strong, and Cayla and Kate Strong, and a loving sister to Mary Allen of Scottsdale, AZ, and Jane Holzkamp of Fernandina Beach, FL. Lee loved tennis and Barbra Streisand, Paris and Phoenix, beaches and lakes, Book Group and the National Enquirer, pizza and Juicy fruits, but nothing could compare with her love for her family. She already is missed beyond words. A celebration of her life will take place Thursday, September 22, at 10am at Temple Emanu-El of New York, Fifth Avenue at 65th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lee's name to the New York Public Library or the charity of your choice