Obituary of Myron S. Lewis

Brigadier General, Myron S. Lewis Passed away September 6, 2006 at age 85. He is survived by wife Marcia S. Lewis daughters, Dr. Bonnie (Daniel) Pfoutz, of Arlington, VA, Major Karon Lewis, USAR step-daughters, Leeza (Patrick) Mulloy, Helen Schirazi (Fiancé, Darric Beach) both of Charlotte, NC granddaughter, Hannah (Zachary) Grieco of Arlington, VA step-grandchildren, Ashley Margaret Mulloy & Ava Leigh Mulloy of Charlotte, NC sister, Ruth L. Lewis brother, Dr. Ephraim Lewis nieces, nephews, grand-nephews & grandnieces. He is predeceased by his wife, Katherine R. Lewis, Attorney brother, Aaron Lewis sisters, Bernice Relin & Irene Mitlof and parents, Maurice & Mary G. Lewis. General Lewis served as the Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs at the Pentagon for five years. He was active in the U.S. Army Reserves until his retirement in 1977. He served as Staff Judge Advocate & Chief of Staff of the 98th Division (TNG) in Rochester, NY. He commanded the 4th Brigade of the 98th Division (TNG). He was promoted to Brigadier General while serving in the office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. Mike went to Cornell University, BA, 1942, Cornell Law School, Dr. of Law with Distinction, 1947 and attended Cite University, Part of the Sorbonne, Paris, France, 1946. His Awards & Honors include: Cornell Law Quarterly, Editor in Chief, Cornell Law School, Order of the Coif, US Army: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart Office of Secretary of Defense Identification Badge Artillery Order of Saint Barbara. Professionally, he was admitted to practice law in the New York Supreme Court, US District Court Western District of New York, Supreme Court of the US and the US Court of Military Appeals. He was a partner in Liebschutz, Sutton, DeLeeuw, Clark and Lewis Attorneys and a partner in Liebschutz, Lewis, Gray & Delucia Attorneys. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 11, 2006 at 10 AM in Main Sanctuary of Temple B'rith Kodesh (2131 Elmwood Avenue). Click here for directions to Temple B’rith Kodesh Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery. Following the funeral a celebration of Mike's life will be held at 47 Harwood Lane in East Rochester, Monday 2-4 PM. Click here for directions to the House of Mourning. A period of mourning will continue Monday evening 7-9 PM & Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at 333 Westminster Rd. Click here for directions to the House of Mourning. The period of mourning will conclude back at 47 Harwood Lane Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Click here for directions to the House of Mourning. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Temple B'rith Kodesh – General Myron & Marcia Lewis Menorah Collection Fund 2131 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, New York 14618 Temple B’rith Kodesh or Katherine R. & Myron S. Lewis Scholarship Fund at Cornell Law School Myron Taylor Hall Ithaca, New York, 14853 http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/ in his memory. Biographical information on General Myron S. Lewis: General Lewis served as the Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs at the Pentagon for five years. He was commissioned 2nd Lt. Field Artillery from Cornell University ROTC as an Honor Graduate. He served four years of active duty in the Army as a Field Artillery Battery Commander during WWII including serving with the 100th Infantry Division in the US & with the 790th Field Artillery Battalion, an 8" Howitzer Battalion, as a Battery Commander under the 15th & 3rd Armies in combat in Europe, also Director of Logistics, Camp Detroit France. Upon return from Europe he was active in the U.S. Army Reserves until his retirement in 1977. He served as Staff Judge Advocate & Chief of Staff of the 98th Division (TNG) in Rochester, NY. He commanded the 4th Brigade of the 98th Division (TNG) in Buffalo, Olean & Jamestown, NY. He was promoted to Brigadier General while serving in the office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. His business activities includes Radio Stations in California, Orange Groves in Florida, Oil & Gas development in Texas, Oklahoma, W. Virginia & Utah, Real Estate in Minneapolis & New York State. Practiced Law in Rochester, NY since 1947. Civilian Education: Graduate of Monroe High School, Rochester, NY, 1938: Cornell University, BA, 1942: Cornell Law School, Dr. of Law with Distinction, 1947: Attended Cite University, Part of the Sorbonne, Paris, France, 1946. Military Education-Graduate: US Army Field Artillery School, Battery Commanders Course, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma: US Army Command & General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas: US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania: Defense Resources Management, Education Center, Monterey, California: Defense Management Systems Course, Monterey, California: Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, DC. Awards & Honors: Cornell Law Quarterly, Editor in Chief, Cornell Law School, Order of the Coif, US Army: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart Office of Secretary of Defense Identification Badge Artillery Order of Saint Barbara. Professionally: He was admitted to practice law in the New York Supreme Court, US District Court Western District of New York, Supreme Court of the US and the US Court of Military Appeals. He was a partner in Liebschutz, Sutton, DeLeeuw, Clark and Lewis Attorneys and a partner in Liebschutz, Lewis, Gray & Delucia Attorneys. Current Organizations: Empire Broadcasting Corp., San Jose, California, Director: KRTY Radio Station, San Jose, California, Partner: Monroe County Bar Association: New York State Bar Association: American Bar Association: Cornell Club of Rochester NY former Trustee: Nathaniel Rochester Society: Cornell Law School Association 391st Regimental Officers Association: Reserve Officers Association, formerly President, NY Department and chairman and member of several National ROA Committees, including Insurance, Constitution and By-Laws and Army Affairs: The Retired Officers Association: Respect For Law Alliance Inc., Director: Paul P. Dosberg Foundation, Trustee and Secretary: Jewish War Veterans: 98th Regimental Association: V.F.W.: Navy League Association of United States Army National Rifle Association. Former Organizations: Standard Rochester Brewing Co., Inc., formerly Director and Secretary: Top Hat Distributors Inc., Secretary & Director: Clinton Service and Storage Corp., President & Director: House Bros. Beverage Inc., Secretary: MIKAY Corp., Treasurer: Rainbow Oil and Gas Partnership, Partner: Lewis P. Charles Corp., Secretary: Partner in Liebschutz, Sutten, DeLeeuw, Clark and Lewis Attorneys: Partner in Liebschutz, Lewis, Gray & Delucia Attorneys: Urbanarium, Director: Capitol Club Washington DC, Member Army Navy Club, Washington DC, Member: 209th Veterans Memorial Post, American Legion, Past Post Commander. Home East Rochester, NY Birthplace Rochester, NY