Louise Leight was born on August 19, 1925 in Roxbury, MA, but spent the majority of her life first in NY and later in NJ. She passed peacefully on August 17, 2020, just two days shy of her 95th birthday. Louise was the youngest of eight children born to Rachel and Hyman Vidro, who emigrated from Eastern Europe. She was the last remaining of her siblings. Louise was predeceased by her loving husband Oscar “Sonny” Leight and survived by her children Eileen Goldberg (Steve Kesselman), Fran Leight Moskowitz (Jack Lach), and Kenneth Leight (Jennifer). Louise was also the proud grandmother, “Nana” of Danielle Arno (Todd), Ryan Goldberg, Magan Lee (Joseph), Lindsey Medvin (Jason) and Stacey Goldberg (Todd Gonnella). She was also the Great Grandmother of Zachary & Gavin Arno, Nathan & Annika Lee, and Shane & Braxton Medvin. She was the matriarch of her family, leaving behind a legacy of love. Louise made all those she encountered feel special. Everyone loved Louise “The Redhead.”
Donations can be sent with a note “In Memory of Louise Leight” to Temple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan, NJ 07746.
