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Dawn Winston posted a condolence
Monday, March 7, 2011
To the family of Sharry. I worked with Sharry at Mohawk Valley Psy Ctr. She was one of the most beautiful people that I have ever met. She was kind and loving and very caring. She was the type of person that you wanted to be associated with. I'm so sorry for your loss and she will be greatly missed by all that loved and knew her.God Bless you all.
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Doris Bolanowski posted a condolence
Monday, March 7, 2011
Friends are like Angels set upon this earth to guide us through thick and thin. Sharry was one of these Angels who stood beside me throughout the years never asking for anything in return. My sincerest condolences to Ed-Heather-Chris -Dakota and Patty.
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Sylvia A. Coleby posted a condolence
Thursday, February 24, 2011
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Sharry. I did not know her as intimately as some listed above but one thing I was able to detect very quickly; was that she was on point when it came to her job and most of all, how deeply she loved her family and how much she was loved by you all. I was unable to attend the calling hours as I received word of her passing while I was out of work attending to my own dear mother's funeral. I can understand how painful this process is for you all first hand. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God comfort you at this time.
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Vicki Sopelak posted a condolence
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Dear Ed, Dakota, Patty and the whole Lester, Kilfoil, Ogozalek clan. Sharry was not only a special cousin, but a wonderful, kind, caring person that we will all miss. I will always remember the treasured times we spent at Gramma Jo's, the holiday get togethers, Sharry's wedding and the joys of the births of children and grandchildren and all their antics. My prayers and condolences are with you during these sorrowful times, but may the grace of God and the wonderful memories help ease your pain.
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Mary Jo Sopelak posted a condolence
Thursday, February 24, 2011
I haven't seen you guys in years but, but I have many memories of Sharry showing kindness and caring. You all are in my and Michael's thoughts as you cope with your loss and sadness.
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Terri Foster posted a condolence
Thursday, February 24, 2011
To Sharry's family: I worked with Sharry for several years in Herkimer, and we had lots of great times there (our Cut 'n Curl groups, Vanessa the Cat, the Opal II Newsletter, and so much more). Sharry played a big part in helping me to get this job, offering much encouragement and even a letter of recommendation. For that, I will forever be grateful to her. May God wrap her in his loving arms, and may you cherish all of the memories... God Bless.
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Jim & Phyllis Mills posted a condolence
Thursday, February 24, 2011
To the Lester family, our sincerest sympathies in your loss of your loved one. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
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ken,diane,matt collis posted a condolence
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Eddie So very sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, sharry. I'm sorry i'm not home to personally see you. It meant so much for me to see you at my dad's. Ken Collis
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Judy Morganroth posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I also was a classmate of Sharry's at Our Lady of Angel High School in St Bernard, Ohio. God Bless
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Jason Brown & Morgan posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ed, Heather,Chris and family- Sorry to here the loss of Sharry. I remember living next door and she was such a nice lady, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
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Jan Morris posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Dear Ed and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a true pleasure knowing and working with Sharry at MVPC. She was a kind and loving individual.She was a true friend to everyone she knew.
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MaryJo Gill posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Please accept my sincerest condolences over the loss of Sharry.
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Mary Beth LaNeve posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
To the Lester Family - I worked with Sharry many years ago, when she first moved to the area at Nackley Insurance Agency. She watched out for me as I was working at my first job - just out of high school. She was so much in love and expecting her first child - I admired her and remember her fondly
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Mary Theresa Bertke posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
To the Lester family, my heartfelt condolenses go out to all of you during this time of sadness. I worked with Sharry at MVPC for many years. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone, and her clinical and leadership skills were remarkable. She will truly be missed by all who were touched by her kindness and compassion.
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Sally Fontana posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Mr. Lester, Heather , Dakota and family,
As you know, Sharry cherished all of you and how wonderful that your were mutually blessed to have each other. God speed, dear Sharry.........
Sally Fontana
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Brenda Pendrak posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Lester family. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
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marlo dimeo posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
To the Lester family,
My name is Marlo Dimeo. My father, Louis Parrotta worked with Sherry for years through Herkimer Outreach and I also did an internship under Sherry when i was in college. She was a wonderful lady and I am so sorry for your loss. My father passed away almost 3 years ago and it was so difficult. When i was doing my internship, all she ever talked about was how much she loved and adored her family. My prayers and with you and your family. God bless.
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Julie LaMonte posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Heather and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Lisa Viscuso posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Heather, Dakota, Denise & family, please accept our sincerest heartfelt sympathies at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Lisa Viscuso & Family
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Jan Radigan posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
To Ed,Heather, Chris and all of Sharry's family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. I was very proud to have known Sharry through our years of work together at Herkimer Clinic and later at MVPC. She is and will always be an "angel" for all of us now. She was a wonderful co-worker and friend and a very compassionate and loving person. Thank you dear Sharry for all the fun we have shared.
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Diane & Tom Schaefer posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Mrs. Kilfoil & Patty,Ed & family, we were very sorry about Sharry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Please know that friends from Cincinnati are thinking about you and your family. Tom & Diane (Tippenhauer) Schaefer
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Gary Olivella posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Dear Ed and family,
Please accept my condolences with the untimley loss of Sharry. How inadequate are words to express my feelings of sadness over Sharry's death. Sharry held a special place in my heart for all of her persoal kindnesses and professional support. While we have lost a beautiful person, Heaven has gained another angel to watch over us.
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Julia Aikens posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
My prayers and condolences, may the compassion and love of God be with each of you during this most difficult time.
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Karen Boucher posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ed Lester and Family,
Much sympathy being sent your way - Sharry was a beautiful person who I had the pleasure of working with and sharing family stories. There are no words to express how sad I feel but my prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Karen Boucher
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Robin Nash posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Most heartfelt condolences to Sharry's family. She was truly a great person and friend. Words cannot ease the pain and lose, but we have another angel looking down on us.
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Patti Cirillo posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ed, Heather, Dakota and family,
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this sad time.
I worked with Sharry the first time on the wards. She was one of the best head nurses I've ever worked with. Then at York St. Clinic where her leadership and organizational skills excelled.
I will always remember her as a great coworker but mostly as a good friend.
God Bless
Patti Cirillo
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Mary Jo Lindemann posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
My sincerest sympathy to Sharry's Family for the loss of such a beloved family member. I share memories of Sharry from our school days at Our Lady of Angels High School in St. Bernard, Ohio. I know this is a very difficult time for you and hold you in my prayers.
Mary Jo Lindemann 2/22/2011
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Estelle Riley posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
I was so saddened to hear of Sharry's passing. We attended high school together at Our Lady of Angels in St. Bernard. Though we hadn't been in touch in many years, I remember her as a lovely young woman with an easy, shy smile in high school. Please accept my deepest condolences and rest assurred that I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I offer a prayer that I found comfort in at the passing of my older brother:
Do not stand at my grave and weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Mary Frye, 1932
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Woody & Norma Coffin posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
MR. LESTER, HEATHER AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF SHERRY, SHE HELPED ME OUT WHEN MY MOM PAST AWAY AND SHE ALWAYS HELPED ME GET THROUGH THOSE TUFF DAYS IF ANY OF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE LET US KNOW. SHE'S AN ANGEL WATCHING OVER US NOW AN HEATHER YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THOSE LOOKS OF MOM KNOWING THAT YOU WERE SO PRECIOUS TO HER AND BRING DAKOTA INTO HER WONDERFUL LIFE..
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Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Our Lady Queen Of Apostles Church
S. Frankfort St.
Frankfort, New York, United States
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Interment at: Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Elizabeth St.
Frankfort, New York, United States
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Additional Obit Info
Born February 11, 1950 in Hartford, CT, Sharry was the daughter of Henry F. and Cecilia Ogozalek Kilfoil. She spent most of her formative years in Cincinnati, Ohio. A graduate of MVCC, (RN) Utica College of Syracuse University with honors and New School for Social Research with a Masters in Health Service Management.
July 17, 1971, one of the happiest days of her life when she married her soul mate, her "poo," Edward L. Lester, Jr. in St. Stanislaus Church in Chicopee, MA. They were truly in love from the first day they met when Ed called across Thurston's Restaurant stating, "I want the one in purple." They have had a wonderful, compassionate relationship for .... years. They were seldom apart, a kind of relationship that others could observe and see how special they made each day for eachother.
Sharry had worked at Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center for ...29 plus... years, most recently as Director of Community Services. She was a communicant of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church in Frankfort and was associated with the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, past Board Member for the Alzheimer's Association, NY Professional Nurses Association, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and Nurse of Distinction, MVPC, 1995. She was a strong-natured, hard worker, willing to assist whenever and wherever needed.
She loved to do her crafts, specifically noted for the beautiful baby robes that she would make for newborns. Her house was a haven for a Teddy Bear in need; reaching into each room, a colllector for years.
Always close to her were the memories of her father, Henry, who preceeded her on March 18, 2010 and her loving big brother, Dr. Barry M. Kilfoil, DDS on August 28, 2010.
Her greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her husband, Ed; her two beautiful, talented children, Heather Marie Lester of Frankfort, NY and Christopher F. Lester and his wife Carin of Seattle, Washington; and her three remarkable grandchildren, the pride and joy of her life. She always felt blessed that God created the rold of the grandmother, one that she cherished. Dakota Lester, who made every day special and kept his "grandma" in line, Ryleigh and Evan Lester who kept her young with that sweet little twinkle of innocence. Denise Dadarrio, whom she considered her second daughter; her sister and brother in law, Patricia and Steve Wietlisbach of Fayetteville, NY; sister in law, Denise Kilfoil of Cary, North Carolina; a very special Aunt, Mary Irene Sopelak and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Lester family will remember the supportive friendship of Diane and Ron Rashford, Doris Bolanowski, Louie and RayAnn Netarie, the Friday night gang.
A special thank you to Dr. Sikder, Dr. Lawrence, Dr. Sharma, Dr. Talarico and Dr. Berg along with their staff who always made her feel special. To the many friends at MVPC, thank you, it was a spectacular experience. God bless you all, angels do live on earth.
Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Sharry's online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com
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