Birth date: Apr 30, 1929 Death date: Mar 5, 2017
Emily “Lee” Dameron, 87 of Charlottesville, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Born Tuesday, April 30, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA to Guiseppe Pollono and Guiseppina Biasetti Pollono; beloved wife of Mervin Stanley Read Obituary
Bucket list! Meeting Jack.
I was visiting my daughter and asked her to look up Lee on her computer. We were saddened to find out the news. Lee was a wonderful person and we have many fond memories as neighbors on Napier Street. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Love, Lucille Coscarelli.
Lee was our wonderful next door neighbor for 25 years. Her husband, Merv, passed away shortly after we moved in and we remember her strength during such a difficult time. She was a positive person, full of life, who loved people. We really enjoyed her many stories of her youth and early married life. Lee loved her girls and enjoyed talking about the days they were in the ballet. Her grandchildren stole her heart and her eyes sparkled when she talked about them. We will miss her forever, but will keep the wonderful memories of our neighbor and good friend, Lee, forever.
Bootsie and Randy Merritt
“Auntie Lee” and I have always had a very special relationship. Being my mother’s younger sister, she was only 17 when I was born. She was a huge part of my life - ALL OF MY LIFE! At an early age (8 years old), I took my first plane trip solo to visit her in Washington DC. For many years after that and well into college I visited every summer and sometimes during semester breaks. I have so many fond memories of the Napier Street neighborhood and being one of the kids on the block. One in particular still lives today…on summer nights Auntie Lee, Uncle Merv, my cousins and I would take a ride in the convertible in the cool of evening often stopping for ice cream along the way. While driving those country roads the perfume of honeysuckle filled the air. To this day whenever I smell the fragrance of honeysuckle I am reminded of that sweet memory.
When I had children of my own the visits continued…Auntie Lee so enjoyed taking us to the holiday performances of the Nutcracker and on tours of the city she loved. We saw every sight there was to see!
During her years in Charlottesville she was always included in family events and celebrations. Known to all of my friends as “Auntie Em”, she loved attending school programs, having dinner with friends, going to the movies, theater, opera, and concerts. She even became a huge UVA sports fan…baseball games being her favorite!
Auntie Lee showered me, my husband, my children, and grandchildren with her love. She was generous in every way. She will be missed by all of us!
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I helped Lee out with cleaning for her in Charlottesville occasionally. She was always such a bright ray of sunshine! She was an amazing woman. It was such a pleasure to know her.
Grandma Lee was always ready and upbeat for every workout session. She always asked me if her exercise shoes were appropriate for the exercises I had planned:). She never thought her age was a hindrance to her physical abilities. She wanted to walk without any assistance and was always excited anytime she made a positive stride. She made every single session worthwhile; thus, making me appreciate my profession the more. I'll miss you Grandma Lee. Rest in perfect peace.
