John my dad was a neat funny and very caring guy. He was a man of many trades & not afraid of a challenge.Growing up with my dad made my childhood very adventorous & fun.I got to live in our big house that was attatched to the ma & pop style hotel my dad opened in the mid 60's when I was born & I got to grow up meeting tons of new friends who would visit our motel.Some became regular yearly guests who would stay at dads motel to visit famous Niagra Falls & other Canada attractions.I remember we had a pool for motel guests & I grew up having a nice pool to play & swim in with my friends. We also got to have slumber parties in the hotel rooms & my dad was such a great party giver.I will never forget those days.As I got older times changed & dad made the hotel into monthly rentals & helped folks who were less fortunate with a place to live.I remember how kind he was to people who had nowhere to turn. Christmas was the best when my dad was alive.I think I midd those times the most.Every Christmas Eve we would pack up the car with prsents we bought & head down the highway to Rochester NY where my Aunt Terry and Uncle Art lived with cousin Jimmy.It was a big celebration & all the family got together.My aunt Kay & uncle Bob & cousin Kerry from NJ would come to Rochester for Christmas too. It was the most exciting time of the year just like the song It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year! We would gather round the table for great food & fellowship & as little kids I remember Santa coming to my aunts housr & the big hill in the yard covered witha white blanket of snow waiting for my dad to take me out to sled down it.It was so much fun.Being with dad was so much fun & with all my family.After the snow activities & dinner we all sat around my aunts beautifully decorated Christmas tree & exchanged tons of presents.That was a very fun special time. Especially as kids waiting in anticipation to see what was inside the nicely wrapped boxes.Even as we got older & into adult hood sitting around my aunts tree with our families exchanging & opening each others presents was the best. My dad kept the family together it seemed.Everyone always met every Christmas eve as long as I can remember when my dad was alive.From the time I was born & can recall until Christmas 1986 my dad's lady Christmas with us, I dont think we ever missed a Christmas eve at Aunt Terrys & Uncle Arts in Rocheste since I was born until my dad died in 1987 & everyone of those Christmas's with Dad & the famly will be remembered & I hold in my heart to this day. I only wish we had ipads & dvd digitals ect like we do now to easily store all of all those memories like we have in these times.
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John Lettice c. 1916 - c. 1987
John Lettice of Grand Island, Erie County, NY was born on November 28, 1916 in England United Kingdom, and died at age 70 years old on September 10, 1987. John Lettice was buried circa September 14, 1987 at Holy Sep Cemetery in Rochester, Monroe County, New York United States.
John Lettice
Grand Island, Erie County, NY 14072
November 28, 1916
England, United Kingdom
September 10, 1987
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John Lettice's History: circa 1916 - circa 1987
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11/281916November 28, 1916BirthdateEngland United KingdomBirthplaceADVERTISEMENT BY
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Airospace designing engineer/ Business owner in resturaunt & hotel business/ Antique dealer/auctioner.
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I think my dad may have served in World War II.
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In the 1950's John Owned Johhny's Hot Dog Stand on 2218 Sheridan Drive, He then built & opened Kenmore Motel also on 2218 Sheridan Drive Kenmore, NY 14223 which John operated from aproximately the early 1960's until the early 80's. John also Worked as an designing Engineer at Bell Air Craft in Buffalo NY area for several years.He eventually opened Kenmore Designs his own engineer business on 2218 Sheridan Drive Kenmore, NY. He Operated several businesses together including Kenmore Motel & Kenmore Designs.In the mid 70's John became an Antique dealer and auctioneer& made his hobby & love for antiques into a business called Kenmore Antiques also located at 2218 Sheridan Drive Kenmore NY.John continued to pursue his hobby & new occupation in antiques & the auction business thru the mid 70's until 1987 right before his death. He was a compassionate & dedicated business man with a love for people & life.He was very intelligent & motivated in all the different endeavours he pursued.I admire my Father greatly for this & miss his presence & always being there for me nomatter what.
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John was an all star football player in his younger highschool college years.He later became an avid and very good golfer.Along with this John loved to bowl & was on a bowling team when we were growing up.He liked the horse races as well.He additionally loved watching sports especially football & I recall him taking me to the Buffalo Bills games at the old War Memorial Stadium when I was just a little kid.
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09/101987September 10, 1987Death dateUnknownheart diseaseCause of deathDeath locationADVERTISEMENT BY
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09/141987circacirca September 14, 1987Funeral dateHoly Sep Cemetery in Rochester, Monroe County, New York United StatesBurial location
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John F Lettice died in his sleep suddenly on September 10, 1987 at his apattment in Grand Island, NY.He was survived by his daughter Kathleen Lettice & his 3 sons John A Lettice,James Lettice deceased in May 1998, & Michael Lettice, his 2 sisters Kathleen Hanwright Lettice recently deceased in Feb 2013, & Terry Nolan Resso deceased in 1998.He was also survived by a grandson John Scott Lettice & great grand daughter who was born right before his death Danielle Lettice.Additionally he was survived by a nephew James Resso now deceased, & a necice Kerry Hanwright (now Kerry Manning Bloom(Hanwright) & a daughter in law Linda Barry( formerly Linda Lettice).John also had numerous friends who loved him.He is remembered dearly & those memories are cherished in my & all who loved him hearts. I think of him often & thank God he was my daddy.ADVERTISEMENT BYLooking for more information?
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