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David Rose posted a condolence
Friday, November 20, 2020
Wendy & the entire Eber Family,
I only just found out about Lester’s passing. I am so so sorry. Lester was a long time lobbying client in CT and an expert in alcoholic beverage control laws and regulations. I have not met many people with his stamina. There were days he started in Rochester, stopped by the state capitols in Albany & Hartford, and then would end his day in NYC. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.
Fondly, David Rose (Westport, CT)
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Laura Blumenberg Martorella posted a condolence
Friday, May 29, 2020
Lester was my father’s cousin and it was always nice to him. He would come by sometimes when he was lobbying in Albany. RIP Lester.
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Gary Miller posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, April 27, 2020
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I’ll certainly miss Mr. Eber he was a real gentleman, I loved his energy and commitment to life, family and friends. LNYP Doorman G Miller
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Jerry Zamos posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
Lester was a part of growing up on Canterbury Road and those shared rides home from Hebrew School at Temple Beth El. Although it has been many years since our paths crossed his memory [even as a young boy] will remain a part of a legacy that will remain
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Rich Kaplan posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
Dear Mrs. Eber, David, and Wendy,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Lester. It was always nice to see him and all of you at various social gatherings. I remember the days growing up together and going to both Hebrew School and Temple Beth El; it was always nice to keep in touch.
I'd like to extend my condolences during this difficult time.
Rich Kaplan
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Marc Pearlstein posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Dear Mrs Eber . Wendy , David and family ,
I am so sorry for your loss . I have such fond memories of Mr Eber and I truly admired and respected him . My deepest sympathy
Marc Pearlstein
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Alison Lovett, The Cub Room planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
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I am so sorry for your loss. While I didn't know Mr. Eber well, he was very kind when he came into the Cub Room. It was my pleasure, Mr. and Mrs. Eber
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MYRNA AND RICHARD LABAER posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
DEAR ELLEN AND FAMILY
WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO . LES WAS SOMEONE WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING AND TALKING TO AT THE JCC AND VERY OFTEN AT TEMPLE BETH EL. WE WILL BE AMONG THE MANY WHO WILL MISS HIM.
MYRNA AND RICHARD LABAER
Lisa Deitrich posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
I was an associate at Omni New Haven Hotel for 19 years. Recently I relocated to Texas leaving my Omni family behind. Mr Eber was part of that family and was the kindest and nicest man. Whenever I saw him in the morning he always said good morning and had a smile on his face. He worked out in the gym in the early mornings. I was very impressed that he continued to work out at his age. He will certainly be missed! My condolences to his family!
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Susan Criscuolo posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
It is with such sadness we learn of the passing of this great man. Lester was a true gentleman, possessed such kindness and respect for mankind. He was generous, had the greatest positivity and ready smile! His friendship was sacred to us, we will miss Lester and never forget what a mark he left on our hearts. With love and sorrow, Henry and Susan Criscuolo.
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A tree was planted in memory of Lester Eber
Monday, April 13, 2020
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Susan & Nick Robfogel are thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Nick Robfogel posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
I knew Lester for decades as a friend, client, avid tennis player and frequent traveler between Rochester and New York City. Susan joins me expressing our condolences. Although we saw each other infrequently in recent years, we quickly renewed our friendship whenever we encountered each other. I will miss him.
.....Nick Robfogel/
Nathan J. Robfogel
9182 Luckenbach Hill Rd
Town of Canadice
Springwater NY 14560
(585) 455-1351
njrobfogel@hotmail.com
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Juliangoldstein@navitar.com posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
I want to offer my condolences to the Eber family. Probably like most people, I was so shocked when I saw his obituary in the newspaper. I became good friends with Lester over the last few years and always enjoyed seeing him and talking to him at the morning minion at Temple Beth El. He definitely loved the Buffalo Bills and always asked me for my opinion on what was going on at the moment with the team. We had a good time attending Bills games together in the past few years and he was so happy that I introduced him to doing a pregame breakfast together at the Original Pancake house in Amherst. The last time I saw him was probably mid February and we had breakfast at the Char Broil after minion one morning. I will definitely miss his friendship and seeing him. Lester was always interesting to talk to and he had a good perspective on the world and Politics etc.
I would say that he probably left his tefillin at Temple in the downstairs Chapel and I will be happy to look for them so that they can end up with the family. My only fear is that like most people, he probably didn't put his name on the bag
Sincerely,
Julian Goldstein
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Clayton Cloen planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Sunday, April 12, 2020
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I worked for RMI for 35 years,the last 9 as CEO. Lester (following his father's footsteps) was a devoted Board Member and personally supportive of me.
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Wayne Lipschitz posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Eber family. I arrived in Rochester 30 years ago and fondly remember the many tennis matches played with Lester over the years.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Wayne Lipschitz
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Leslie Stever posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, April 12, 2020
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To Ellen & family, Kevin and I were very sorry to hear of Lester‘s passing. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult and sad time.
Leslie & Kevin Stever
Brenda Babitz posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2020
I remember Lester from my youth when he was an upperclassman at Penn. Always a gentleman , my thoughts are with you Ellen and your family. I know He will be missed. Paul joins me in extending our deepest sympathies
. Brenda Babitz
Suzi Hawkins-Mance lit a candle
Friday, April 10, 2020
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We were friends of Lester for many many years. He started out as a Salesman of ours at Penfield Liquor Store and he always took such great care of us and his family. He visited us at our home in Walworth and my mom remembered a time when Lester came out and we had cows and as the cows moved closer to the fence the further Lester backed away from the fence. My mom shares that story often as a great memory of him. He will be sadly missed. Our condolences to the entire family.
Jack and Cathy Hawkins and Family
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Mark Toepke posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2020
David & Wendy,
My condolences concerning the loss of your dad. He was a good man. His company was my first wine industry job. I will always be grateful for the opportunity he gave me.
Sincerely,
Mark Toepke
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diana lauria posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Dear Ellen,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of Lester.
Diana Lauria on behalf of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club of Rochester.
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Davina posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, April 9, 2020
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My Condolences to Ellen, Wendy, David, and Family. Mr. Eber was such a talent, he truly did pack his days/life to the max, truly timeless. I learned alot from him with my desk outside his office at Eber Bros.
Prayerfully
Davina Domenico & Family
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Maurice Vaughan MD and Janet Vaughan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Dear Ellen, David, and Wendy,
We are so sorry for this sudden and tragic loss.
Lester was a dear friend. We enjoyed many hours playing tennis, watching football games and most importantly having meaningful conversations about life, politics, family, and whatever was current in the news at the time. He was so intelligent, always a gentleman ,and understated in terms of his many accomplishments.
Our family will miss him greatly.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Moe and Janet Vaughan
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Joe & Terri Attanasio posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
We were very saddened to hear of Lester's passing. He was a kind man. Our prayers are with his family. He leaves a great legacy.
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Bud & Bev Andress posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
We were extremely saddened to learn of Lester’s recent passing. We will miss his pleasant hello and the many conversations we shared at The Grenadier Island Country Club in the Thousand Islands. Rest in peace dear friend.
Bud & Bev Andress
Hill Island, ON, Canada
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Peggy Hill planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Thursday, April 9, 2020
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Peggy Hill posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
We were so sad to hear of Lester's passing. Lester was just an amazing person who packed so much into each and every day. I feel blessed to have worked with Lester for the past 23 years through his volunteer efforts on our Rochester Management Board of Directors. Despite how busy Lester was with his work and travel, he was always completely engaged with our work. Lester served on our volunteer Board for 50 years! He was an intelligent and informed advocate for our non profit, each housing company, all of our residents and employees too. He was loved by all. I will always be so grateful for his wise advice as well his warm friendship.
Such a unique and caring spirit. All of us at Rochester Management are sending our prayers to Ellen, David, Wendy and your entire family. Lester always was so happy to share about his family.
Peggy Hill
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Burton and Marilyn Segelin posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Lester's passing. You may not remember us but we were neighbors living at 55 Coral Way years ago and Wendy and David were playmates with our daughters Cheryl and Marcia. During the last few years I would run into Lester at Wegmans Pittsford and we would talk and share a few reminiscences of years gone by. I always thought of Lester as a gentle and gentleman, intelligent, thoughtful and compassionate. May his memory serve to comfort his family and be remembered as a blesssing.
Burt and Marilyn Segelin
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Kurt Berner posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
So Very sorry to hear of your loss to all the family members. Les was a good friend at Midtown and long time friend from the liquor business from many years ago. Like Les we enjoyed the 1000 Islands to the fullest and we discussed so often at the club.
He will be missed.
Again so sorry for your loss.
Kurt Berner and the Berner family.
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Gracy DiJune and family planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Thursday, April 9, 2020
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Lester will always be remembered with great fondness.
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Carol G McManus posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
My condolences and prayers go with Lester and his family at this sorrowful time. Lester was a staunch supporter as I pursued my political career in county and state politics. Over many years he became, even more, a dear friend.
I will cherish the memory of almost literally “bumping into” Lester on a street corner in Manhattan as I emerged from St. Patrick’s Cathedral after attending afternoon mass. Pleased at the unexpected meeting, he invited me to join him and his son, David along with a company representative, for dinner nearby. We talked and laughed & discussed world events long into the evening.
“You never know”, he said, “who you’re going to meet in church”!
I am grateful to have had this fine man as a part of my life.
Carol G. McManus, Pittsford NY
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Elaine vedette tack posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Lester always brightened the GICC tennis courts and Saturday night dinners! I will miss his sensational overhead smash and his funny wit. He really looked great in that lavender sweater he put on for cool CanAdian nights. God bless his loving family xo Elaine Vedette Tack
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Anne and Dan Burgio planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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I am so fortunate to have known and spent time with Lester, such an interesting and knowledgeable person. My heart goes out to his wonderful family.
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Marvin fields posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
I was president off universal liquor in Rochester 1973 to,1975.
Had many occasions to meet and be with him-
He was always a super man.
Marvin fields
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Mike & Jenn Goldenthal planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Martin Jones posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Lester was a tenacious, hard working ambassador for our business. He was a gentleman, always available when you needed him. We shared a love for Canada and the Thousand Islands area of the St. Lawrence. Although our paths became distant over the past 10-15 years, I continued to consider him a trusted friend and adviser. RIP Lester.
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Renee posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Lester will be greatly missed by his Palace family. We loved seeing him every time he visited and chatting with him. He was so full of knowledge. I personally will not only miss him as our guest but as a friend. Sending his entire family and friends my condolences. Renee Carbone, employee at The New York Palace.
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John A Grant planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Lester was a true gentleman. In an industry that lacks grace Lester was a leading light. I shall miss him, as all who knew him will.
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Melissa Peters posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of Lester's passing. I was a mere acquaintance, having spent many a NYSLA meeting seated near or next to him. He always remembered me, and always was keen to listen to my musings on compliance. When I heard this terrible news, tears came immediately. Though I never worked for or with him, he was one of those people that I always thought of as a supportive acquaintance in the industry.
My best to all of you as you remember and celebrate him.
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Chris Ireland posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family. I knew Lester for the last seven years. He lived life with integrity and authenticity. He was respected and admired for his tenacity and empathy. He will be missed by many.
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Cathy Harrison planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Cathy Harrison lit a candle
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Dear Wendy and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your entire family on the loss of such a fine man. I am so blessed to have known him, and I am sure that you are so proud of all of his accomplishments over the years.
Sincerely,
Cathy Harrison
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Cindy posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
To the Eber Family, So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. I worked for Eber Brother in Rochester for 11yrs and I felt Lesters pain when he had to shut the doors. Such a kind ,compassionate person. Treated his all his employees like his family. Was an example of what true leader was. Rest In Peace Mr Eber
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Brenda Devine planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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May your fond memories live on. My deepest condolences.
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Danny DeSimone posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
To the Eber family, I have known Lester for about 35 years and he was always such a pleasant man to talk to.
I know that he did so much for his people at all levels. We always talked about meeting at the River but never got around to it,
He created a family atmosphere which is not easy and did so much good to our industry,
I will miss seeing him and talking to him at trade events.
My thoughts go out to his family.
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MICHAEL AND BARBARA PALMERI planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Rick Partigianoni posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
To the Eber family, very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Eber !!
I had a great career with Eber Bros and a few times I had the privilege of having lunch and dinner with him !!
He called me when I was going through tough times and his words were of great comfort !!
I will never forget him for all of his kindness !!
RIP Mr. Eber
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Keith Barnett posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
RIP LESTER EBER
I started to work for EBER BROTHER'S
15 year's Ago here in GUILDERLAND CENTER
First I was in The Bottle line Then later I became there Merchandiser.
Thank you Mr.Eber may you RIP
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Deb Kroll Goodman uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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I am so sorry for your loss. Lester was a great human being and a dear friend of our family and especially my father. May you find strength in your memories. Thinking of all of the Eber family. Attached is a photo from our son Jack's bar mitzvah. You can see Lester's passion as he spoke with my college best friend and my father.
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Jamie Stockton uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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We knew Lester from our time at the St. Lawrence River during the summer and fun evenings spent at Grenadier Island Country Club playing tennis and enjoying many club prepared dinners on Saturday evenings. Before Ellen left the river, my family and I and a few good friends sipped some delicious wine and tasted a fabulous lunch prepared by Ellen sharing stories and laughter all the while gazing out at the rippling waters of the St. Lawrence River. Later on, when my Husband Dick Stockton started coming to the river, we met Lester on the weekends for tennis and enjoyed sharing a warm “Hello” with Wendy and David and their family when they came to visit. Lester was truly “one-of-a kind”. An engaging, intelligent, friendly man who never met a stranger. It was a privilege for us to know him and call him our friend. Our hearts are sad right now and we share that sadness with you Ellen, David, and Wendy and your family. With Love, Jamie Drinkwater Stockton and Dick Stockton
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Jerry Wallace posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
To Ellen, Wendy and David,
I am so sorry to hear of Lester’s passing. Our relationship goes back 40 years when he was my first distributor in the wine business. We became good friends as well as great business partners. I will miss his friendship and council. We will remember him in our prayers. RIP my friend.
Jerry Wallace
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Robert Mazurkiewicz & family planted a tree in memory of Lester Eber
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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For a mentor, a fellow Quaker, a family man. Our last meeting was at a tailgate, a happy meeting and good day for the Bills ! Rest in Peace Lester.
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Monday, April 6, 2020
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