Seymour Gerald Nesselson, 95, of New City peacefully passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born July 12, 1925 in the Bronx to Edward and Sarah; he was the youngest of five siblings. “Ness” grew up in the Hunts Point neighborhood, attended P.S. #48 and graduated from James Monroe High School.
He was a veteran of World War II and served as a Pharmacist Mate in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Audrain. Upon returning to civilian life, he joined Liggett Rexall where he became the Comptroller. Ness married his childhood sweetheart, Roslyn Montuori, on May 2, 1948. They lived on Dyckman Street in NYC with their three daughters, until moving to New City in 1957 where he resided for the next 63 years. In 1954, he graduated from New York University with a degree in Accounting. In 1979, Ness joined BOCES, West Nyack, where he was a Treasurer until his retirement in 1991.
Ness loved sports; he was captain of his high school basketball team, a loyal Giants fan, and an avid golfer. This history buff and geography whiz was also a member of the New City Senior Center. His passion was his family and being present for the many and varied activities of his grandchildren along the East Coast.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Roslyn, sisters, Ruth and Evelyn, and brothers, Arnie and Morton. He is survived by his three daughters: JoAnn Schoolcraft, Christine (David) Early, Susan (Steve) Stegman, as well as seven grandchildren: Krista Doyle (Pete), Nicole Schoolcraft, Michael Early (Kristen), Allison Hess (Mike), Lindsay Burns (William), Kelly Hayes (Andrew), Erin Pace Stegman, and great grandchildren: Vivian Doyle, Madison and Andrew Early, Priscilla and Rosalie Hess, sister-in-law, Gloria Montuori Canu, and many adored nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 3:00-6:00p and Monday, October 26, 2020 from 10:00–11:00am at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY 321 South Main Street New City, NY. Burial will be private.
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In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks that donations be made to: www.RedCross.org
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