Obituary for Frederick Lee

Frederick Douglas Lee , the son of Fleming and Dorothy Hilda Burford Lee, was born on November 17, 1942, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Frederick lived in Englewood, New Jersey for many years, then moved to Cliffside Park, New Jersey in 1986 where he resided for the remainder of his life.

Frederick Douglas Lee, affectionately called "Fred" or "The Mayor" (of Englewood, because of his popularity and helpfulness in the community).  He attended Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood. Later, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, majoring in Social Science, through the Bergen County Community Action Program .  On July 9, 1964, Frederick was drafted in the United States Army and was sent overseas where he served in Korea and Japan during the Viet Nam Era .  Frederick earned the rank of PFC (P) E-3 and received the National Defense Service Medal .  On March 9, 1966, Frederick Lee received an Honorable Discharge .  Later, Frederick served as a Member of the American Legion, Henry Douglas Post #58 in Englewood, New Jersey.

Frederick also worked as a Community Organizer for "Bergen County Community Action Program" and managed the "Neighborhood Youth Corp."

Frederick was also a Construction Worker, Truck Driver, Warehouse Worker, Self-Employed as Vice President of Ben-Lee Import Export , and a Business Consultant for Personalized Tee Shirts, Sweatshirts, Etc., and International Publishing and Distribution (which were owned by his wife Myra).  Frederick was also an Professional Artist who enjoyed concentrating & drawing Portraits, Cartoons, Flowers, or Scenery with special pencils, charcoal, or watercolor paints.  He was also an Inventor whose Invention Idea was specially made and colorful Personalized Baseball Bases , with School Logos, Business Logos, that can also glo in the dark for night games. Frederick's favorite sports was Playing Baseball or Basketbal l or watching those games on Television…then years later (occasionally) watching those games on his Cell Phone . In earlier years, Frederick was (admirably) called a "Baller," by his childhood friends, for being an excellent Basketball Player helping his team win games against opponents on any Court.

For "Commemoration of Service to Country," Frederick D. Lee received the "Bergen County Military Service Medal" with the inscriptions "NEW JERSEY SEAL OF BERGEN COUNTY" and "DUTY * HONOR * COUNTRY" – A key to the County for Frederick Lee and his family.

In trying to further better his life, Frederick Volunteered Completing two (2) different stays for weeks or months, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, for Rehabilitation against Drugs; then later, Frederick successfully Rehabilitated Himself against Drinking Alcohol or Cigarette Smoking, ALL of which helped extend his LIFE.  Frederick accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.  One of his favorite morning Christian Programs was "The 700 Club." He also found pleasure in completing " Word Find Puzzles " books, while listening to WBLS 107.5 Radio Station, or listening to his favorite " Jazz " station or "Oldies but Goodies" records from "Back-in-the-Day."  Frederick was also a Sharp Dresser who loved looking his best for special occasions. And he enjoyed talking or behaving according to the "Man-Code."

Frederick R. Lee is the tall and handsome husband of Myra Lee, the Father of Dorothy, Xavier, and ( Stepfather of) Che', Carlos, Ayana, Karima, and Prance Lee (the cat); Adopted Children: Two (2) names unknown; Father/Stepfather of children (by Priscilla Lang, deceased) Eric, Gregory, Tracy, and Monique. Grandchildren: Rhondo III, Carlos II, Kedar, Donte', Steve II, Dominique, Andrew, Antoine, Kaire, Erika, Priscilla, Ka'ron, Amanda, Christopher. Great-Grandchildren: Miles, Mason, Carlos III, DaQuan, Quamoni, Josiah, Messiah, Elijah, Malayah, Cayden. Sisters & Brothers: Janette, Gwendolyn, Francis, Fleming, Frederick.  And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.