Obituary: Leo “Lee” Liberman, 96, Beloved Father of Laurie Becker, WWII Veteran

Leo “Lee” Liberman age 96 of Tower Lane, New Haven, passed away with his family by his side on Feb. 21, 2020.

Devoted husband of 75 years to Lillian (Estren) Liberman, married on Feb. 27, 1944.

Born in Springfield, Ma on Sept. 12, 1923, he was the son of the late Jacob and Rebecca Liberman.

Devoted Father of Anita Silver of Berlin, Kathi Liberman of Rocky Hill, and Laurie Becker (Benny) of Orange. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Cavey (Joseph), Brian Silver (Rebecca), Maggie Becker, Timothy Becker (fiancé Elise Bitterman). Treasured great-grandfather of Ryan, Matthew, Libby and William. Predeceased by his sister Tessie Sadowsky and brother Joseph Liberman.

Lee fought in WWII in the Battle of the Bulge. He was past president of The Orchard St. Shul and Adas Israel Assoc. An active member of the Knights of Pythias, Westville Synagogue, Jewish Historical Society, Hebrew Free Loan and Burial Assoc., Armdi and NALU.

Lee volunteered for more than 25 years at St. Raphael’s heart unit and was instrumental in starting their Take Heart Program. He also worked for Metropolitan Insurance for over 40 years.

Funeral Services were on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Beth Israel Synagogue (The Orchard St. Shul) at 232 Orchard St., New Haven. To sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condolence, visit: www.shurefuneralhome.com.