It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lesley Amerson, born Lesley Beresheim, who departed this world at home surrounded by family on Friday, March 28, at the age of 75.
Lesley was born on Friday, June 3, 1949, in Nyack to Edward and Patricia Beresheim. She grew up in Nanuet and then enjoyed life in Florence, Italy, for seven years before returning to Rockland County.
Lesley worked as a Supervisor for the State of New York in Tau Cottage located in Stony Point and then in Spring Valley at 8 S. Madison.
She retired in 2011 after 25 years of service with HVDDSO.
She was a loving mother, cousin, boss and a truly wonderful friend to many who will be deeply missed.
Lesley is survived by her daughter Rémi Amerson of New York, her cousin and best friend Annyce and Eric Andresen of Florida, cousins John and Susan and Dean and Joy Ferrogari and families, also of New York.
Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral Home, 4 Oak St., Greenwood Lake.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AvianWildLifeCenter.org and Little Wanderers NYC in Lesley’s memory.
Funeral arrangements are honorably entrusted to Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral and Cremation Service (845-477-8240 or visit www.zmmemorials.com).