Obituary of John P. Lee

John "Buddy" P. Lee, 88, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away suddenly May 10, 2014. John lived all his life in Brooklyn, NY, only recently having moved to Danielson, CT to live with his son, Johnny. John led a full and active life. John traveled the world with the U.S. Navy, owned a business, and was employed by Coca Cola for 20 years. John's favorite past time was sitting in the park while reading the daily news, listening to the radio, and people-watching. John loved reminiscing about the good old days when he met the likes of Frank Sinatra and Jackie Robinson. He enjoyed listening to Jazz and attending the theater. John was a devoted baseball fan, particularly of the Mets and Yankees. John is survived by countless family members and friends who cherished him and for whom he showed immeasurable love and care. John will be greatly missed by all, especially his son, Clayton Lee, of Culver City, CA, and the children he cared for as his own: Johnny Ayala, his wife, Crystal, of Danielson, CT, and their three children, Alyssa, Jordan, and Juliana; Lisa Del Rio, her husband, Moe, of Brooklyn, NY, and their two children; and Michael Alvarado, his wife, Cynthia, of Laurenberg, NC, and their 5 children, a daughter-in-law, Maria Lewis of Brooklyn NY, and her 2 children. He also leaves his very special care taker, Jillian Harris, who has spent almost every day with him, this last year. John is predeceased by his son, Robert Lewis. The Funeral will be 8:45 am, Saturday, May 17, 2014 from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson, CT followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Danielson. Calling hours will be 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, May 16, at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com