Arlene Ruth Lesser

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Arlene Ruth Lesser, 83 passed away on Thursday at her home in Fayetteville.
Born in Brooklyn on November 7, 1940, she had been a resident of Syracuse since 1963.

In 1985 Arlene and her late husband Sidney established Jewelry on James which
flourished and continues under the ownership of their daughter Lori and her husband Tom Marini.

Arlene had a passion for fashion and jewelry. She was the life force behind their business while managing their home and children’s lives as well. Taking care of her family was always her first mission. She loved beautiful things which was so clearly evident in the jewelry she designed and created. She was a most determined person.

Her family includes her children Michael (Susan), Lori (Tom), and Steven (Jennie);
grandchildren Tommy (Tina), Sarah, Morgan (Zak), Alexander, Genevieve (Owen), Chloe (Logan), and Michael; Great grandsons Dean, and Matthew; and her sister Ferne (Morty) Kleban, and her sister-in-law Dawn (Stan) Berger.

At Arlene’s direction there will be no services. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Make a Wish of CNY. Shiva will be observed at Michael and Susan’s home on Sunday, October 20 from 1-4PM