Phyllis Elaine Lessin's Obituary
Phyllis Elaine Pinto Lessin, 80, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on June 12, 2023.
Phyllis was Born in Brooklyn, NY. To the Late Charles and Laura Pinto. She is the loving wife to Andrew Lessin. Phyllis earned a Doctorate in Education Psychology at New York University and was a teacher in Commack, Long Island for 23 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Laura Pinto; a sister, Karen Paterson; a brother, Thomas Pinto (Survived by his wife Janet).
She is survived by her loving husband, Andrew Lessin, and one brother Charles (Mary Anne).
Graveside Funeral Services for Phyllis Lessin will be conducted on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service starting at 12:00 noon.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; stjude.org
What’s your fondest memory of Phyllis?
What’s a lesson you learned from Phyllis?
Share a story where Phyllis' kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Phyllis you’ll never forget.
How did Phyllis make you smile?
