Paul J. Lessin

Paul Jay Lessin - Of Waltham, formerly of Belmont and Arlington. Age 67, passed away on December 8 due to complications of Parkinson's Disease. Born in Monticello, NY, on June 18, 1955, he was the son of Morris and Ann Lessin. Paul is survived by his wife, Teresa, and beloved children: sons, Samuel of Los Angeles, CA, and Joshua of Waltham; daughter, Sarah (Euan Brown) of Boston; stepson, Tait Sizemore (Joyce) of Alta, WV. He was "PaPa Paul" to step-grandchildren Alyson, Seth, Sean, and Bella; and step-great-granddaughters Kiera and Olivia. Paul is also survived by his brother Dr. Herschel Lessin (Beatrice) of Poughkeepsie, NY; his uncle, Philip Leonard of Hoosick Falls, NY; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Paul was a long-time member of B'nai Or of Boston and graduate of Tufts University (1978). A Memorial Service was held on December 12, at First Parish Church in Waltham. The family requests donations in Paul's memory be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation (www.michaeljfox.org) or B'nai, or of Boston (www.bnaior.org).

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