In loving memory of

Lester H. Litts
July 18, 1941 - October 3, 2009

Lester H. Litts, Sr., 68, of Saugerties, NY, died Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Benedictine Hospital, Kingston, NY. He was born July 18, 1941 in Ulster Park, NY to the late Harry and Amelia Tierney Litts, Sr..

He was married to Mary Ordway Litts, they wed on July 1990 at Kingston, NY, she survives at home.

Lester attended Kingston High School, he also was a Security Officer for Command Security, Poughkeepsie, NY. He was certified as a security guard under NYS laws & regulations, retired in Jan. 2005.

He was a past member of St. Remy Fire Department, the Ulster Park Grange #969, a member of the Ulster County REACT for many years. He liked to hunt, fish, camp, was an outdoorsman.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his:
Daughter; Donna L. Wells, Saugerties, NY,
Daughter; Norma Galindo-Ledezma, Atlanta, GA,
Son; David J. Litts, Glenerie, NY,
Son; Mark M. Litts, Glenerie, NY,
Son; Lester H. Litts, Jr, Saugerties, NY,
Son; Paul R. Litts, Kerhonkson, NY,
Step daughter; Sue Helmich, Kerhonkson, NY,
Step daughter; Laura Leslie, Kerhonkson, NY,
Step daughter; Mary Conklin, Monticello, NY,
Step son; George Conklin, PA,
Brother; Peter "Butch" Leonardo, Lake Katrine, NY,
Several Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren.
Many Nieces and Nephews,

He was predeceased by: brother, Cornelius Litts, step son, Harry Conklin, sister, Dorothy Rockwell, brother, Harry Litts,

Entrusted to the care of the Keyser Funeral Service, Inc., 216 Broadway, Port Ewen, where services will be held on Tuesday at 5:00 pm Keyser Funeral Service, Inc., officiated by Rev. Dr. David Brechter.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 - 5 pm

Light a candle in memory of Lester at www.keyserfuneralservice.com.

Keyser Funeral Service, Inc., 216 Broadway, Port Ewen, NY 12466
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Tributes

Joann Litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"I miss you,love you,and never will forget you and all the fun we shared!"

Maryellen wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Uncle less. I will never forget you you would always be in my heart. I love you and miss you so much. "

Jodi-Lei Clark wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"I have many wonderful memories of "dad". He will always be remembered and loved. May God take him and bless him with all the gifts of Heaven where one day we will all see him again! "

Michelle Wells wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Grandpa, you'll always be in my mind. I miss you and love you soo much. I remembr so vividly when we lived together, that you'd always be it the same chair in the same spot in the kitchen, it was cute then I'd sit down and eat nex to you. "

heidi litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"hey dad, its hard to believe that you are gone. I'll never forget you love and miss already you old goat just like i always called you."

Rosie Litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"I remember when I was little and he used to sing to me and rub my back until I fell asleep."

Kimberly Litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"grandpa, i will never forget the time when you & grandma used to live on kelder's farm, grandma & you used to have the music as loud as u can & u both had Amanda & me in your arms & danced for hours.. i love you & i will alway's miss you. you'll alway's be in my heart no matter what."

Norma/baby bear wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Dad/Growling bear just want to run down a few CB names to let you know we will never forget, Timmy captain cool,Lester super bee, Barbara suger plum,Paul BB,Donna buttercup,Mary dollbaby,David Captain america,Joann Jabber jaw, Mark Beebop, Norma Baby Bear, Aunt Barb hotlips, Mom/Mary Wildcat,Marylou pawnysuaw,Neil pawny... I wrote this for you daddy.. I get lost in my thoughts and all i do is cry, I see a photo or hear your name all i do is feel the pain, i try to be strong or tuff but in my head is all this stuff, i want it out i want to shout, i remember the good i remember the bad, so about you daddy i remember everything i should!!! I miss you and love you with all my heart xoxoxox"

Kim Litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Father In-Law, Although it was a short period of time that you were here to be my father in-law, you filled my heart for a lifetime !!!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful husband you gave me, I will cherish and take care of him forever!! I will miss your holidays calls as well as Lester, as you were ALWAYS the first to call every holiday! I love you and you will be missed!!!! You may be gone but you will never be forgotten....... "

Lester Jr. wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Hey old man, I was sitting here thinking of you, We have had a lot of adventures together and all those memories I will never forget. The biggest thing I will miss is our phone calls on every holiday, you would always call to send your love. I love you and I miss you already Lester Jr"

Cindy Asendorf wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"I didn't know you very well but you must have been a wonderful father because your son Lester is a wonderful man. You must have been very proud of him. Rest well my friend!"

James & Melanie Hobson wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Lester Jr. and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you have many memories to comfort you all at this difficult time. "

Mark Litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"To my loving father, I will miss you. I will always love you and cherish the memories that we shared. I will always remeber the times we went camping. And I'll never forget when you gave us christmas we were not suppost to get. love you always dad you're son mark"

Debbie Elmendorf wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"uncle Les we miss you already. As i set here I think about all the fun we had growing up. couldn't do without you love you and miss you"

LouLou litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"I miss you alway Les, my heart & prays are with you,I will never forget all the campping & over nights at your house with the stakes! your loving sister-in-law "

Tom & Diane wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Before you even shook his hand, you just knew, there is somthing about this man that you're going to like. "

Marissa-Ann wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Grandpa....I know your sleeping now, I will miss my Saturday visits to you with Aunti Donna!!!! Love and Miss You Always!!!!"

Howard and Lori Campbell wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Dear paul, Lester and family: So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family."

john tatar wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"may you rest in peace."

Amanda Litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"okay now, this was a month a go when he told me that he was proud of me for graduating and for doing what other people couldn't. That is not to give up on what you want the most. I always say wish it, dream it, do it. I promise that I always will g-pa. I love you and miss you."

ALEXA BRITTANY AND VICTORIA wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"WE LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY VERY MUCH PEPA , WE WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU WITH LOTS OF LOVE ALEXA BRITTANY AND VICTORIA"

Mary Litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"To my Darling husband I will miss your sweet smile you were the light of my life. We had a lot of good times that I will always remember. I love you and miss a lot. "

melissa boslooper wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Although I didn't know you very long & got together only a handful of times, no matter how your felt, you always had a smile & a wise-crack to make me laugh. Most of all, thank you for the best brother-in-law I could ever hope for!"

Rachel (Newkirk) Miller wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"To the family of Lester sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You. Rachel"

Norma wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Just want you to know a day does not go by that i dont think of you! I miss you so much & love you xoxoxoxo"

Kristen Litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Grandpa, your an amazing man and i will miss you so much.. You touched every persons heart that met you. I miss being little and seeing you everyday && i miss you calling me your little boy! I love you so much and i will never forget you. You will forever be in my heart and prayers."

Tracy Litts wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"i will miss you so much you were a great uncle to all of us and will never be forgotten.. I love you "

Raymond Smith wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Remember him and my step dad Henry talking on the cbs and hanging out and having coffee all the time. He was a great guy and will be missed. "

jody skinner wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"there wont be a day that goes by that i wont think about you. you will be forever in my heart. "

angela miller wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"mary we are sorry to hear about your loss i only met lester a couple times but he was a very nice man from what i knew of him angela miller timothy adams"

Brenda Johnson wrote on Apr 18, 2017:

"Just to let you know my thoughts are with you all at this trying time. Prayers will be said to heal all of you."