Mr Robert "Bob" M. Lea Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert (Bob) M. Lea, 88, of Egremont, died Monday morning, June 1st, at Kimball Farms Assisted Living Center with his loving, devoted wife by his side. Bob was born on November 4, 1931 in Manhattan, NY to the late Isidore and Rachel Levy. He graduated from The Bronx High School of Science in 1949 and attended Union College in Schenectady, NY. After graduating from Union College in 1953, Bob attended Yale University where he obtained his PhD in Physics in 1957. Bob did research at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Long Island before settling into a long career as a Physics Professor at the City College of the City University of New York until his retirement in 1992. Bob enjoyed tennis, gardening, and sailing. Bob married Vickie K. Lea on August 17, 1986 at their home in Egremont. Besides his wife, Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and Campbell Clegg of Brunswick, ME; step-daughter, Sabina Curti of Hillsdale, NY; grandchildren, Rachel and Zelda Clegg; two nieces, Melissa Lea of Newton, MA and Cara Lea-Ballard of Forest Hills, NY; two nephews, Jonathan and Daniel Kusko of Kansas; grandniece, Kelsey Lea Hart; grandnephew, Spencer Lea Hart; his brother, Joseph S. Lea of Briarwood, NY; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Gaby Kusko of Kansas; his dear friends, Rachel Brier, Phil Pechukas, Paula Miranda, Gail Zinberg, and Atan Minami; and his furry friend, George. Bob’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all the wonderful staff and caregivers at Kimball Farms LEP Unit for their care and compassion for him, his family, and friends during this difficult time. A special thank you to Dr. Richard Honig; Ave Schwartz, LICSW; Ellen Boshe; and his driver, Ed. Per Bob’s wishes, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA. 01240.

Mr Robert "Bob" M. Lea

November 4, 1931 - June 1, 2020