Obituary of Lesley Sandra Kwitkin

     Lesley Sandra Kwitkin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28th, 2020. She was born on January 31, 1950 in Glasgow, Scotland. Lesley immigrated to the United States when she was four years old with her parents and sisters. She was an amazing wife, mother of four, and grandmother of eight with two more on the way. Lesley was an unofficial “grandma” to over 65 different foster children. 

 

     She is preceded in death by parents, Harry and Lily Nutt and In-laws, Louis and Anne Kwitkin. She is survived by her beloved husband, Sheldon Kwitkin, of 49 years. They raised one daughter, Samantha Patrizio (Austin), and three sons, Gary (Casey), Brian (Patricia) and Cory (Ashley). Lesley was blessed with many grandchildren as well, Harrison (21), Anastasia (17), Abigail (14), Addison (12), Connor (10), Benjamin (10), Cooper (6), Clara (2) and two more on the way. 

 

     Lesley was an amazing and caring person to anyone that crossed her path. She was always around to lend a hand or a caring shoulder to anyone who needed it. She cared deeply about her family and could always be seen cheering them on in any occasion. Most of her life was dedicated to helping and connecting with first responders, military and children in need. 

 

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Tunnels to Towers at: 

 

Tunnels to Towers

In Memory of Lesley Kwitkin

2361 Hylan Blvd

Staten Island, NY 10306

 

     Or by telephone at (718)987-1931

 

     Due to the current pandemic, a celebration of life ceremony will take place during summer of 2021 at a later date, to be determined.