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Tony Russo
May 3, 2020
I still often think of Father Lee while I'm on the golf course. He taught me so much about how to play the game mentally some of which I'm just understanding today. It was great to hear his brother comment about how a joy of his life was playing Augusta National, I had the fortune of being one of his playing partners that day. It is also one of the joys of my life! When I was sick with Leukemia, Father Lee came to my house and anointed me. He said your going to be fine, and I believed him. That was 26 years ago! He was an amazing person and coach. Someone I will never forget. Always in my heart.
Nancy Mueller
May 17, 2003
Fr. Lee was a dear friend to me and my family. He performed my wedding and the baptisms of my two children. He always made time for us even with his busy schedule. He will never be forgotten. He is in our hearts always
Nancy (Hau) Mueller
Nancy Swann
May 16, 2003
He is so very much a part of our lives and is greatly missed.
Tony Russo
May 6, 2003
I was sad to hear of the passing of Father Lee, he was my coach and friend. As a coach he knew how to motivate and bring a calmness during competition. I'll never forget a card he handed me before the Catholic League Championship my senior year. Hand printed it said, "Tony, believe and trust in yourself" I went on to win shooting 68. I learned a lot about golf and life from Father Lee and I will always remember him.
Susan and Dan Brown
May 5, 2003
Fr. Lee was truly a great inspiration to all who met him. He officiated our wedding in October of 1994 and we will always remember his stories. We were blessed to have known such a wonderful man!
William Zbierski
May 5, 2003
To the Waters family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Fr. Bob was a great inspiration!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Albergo
May 5, 2003
Fr. Lee was one of the most memorable priests at Mt. Carmel. His calm, yet strong, demeanor made a lasting impression on me and thousands of other students who walked the halls of Mt. Carmel. Our prayers go out to his family.
Karen Reato
May 5, 2003
Father has touched so many lives. I am honored to have known him and feel blessed to have been called his friend. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Karen Reato and family, Ron, Christina, Mary & Nicole - St. Bernard's Parish - Homer Glen, IL
Nancy Wyman
May 4, 2003
Father Lee has officiated at all our family's weddings, baptizsms and funerals for as long as I can remember. Once, when he was late for a wedding, the bride (my sister) and groom, in separate areas of the church, each feared the other wasn't showing up. What a relief when it was just Fr. Lee who was late. We know he is in heaven now playing golf with our Dad. We'll all miss him. Nancy Swann Wyman
Congressman Marty Russo
May 4, 2003
To the Family of Father Lee,
Father Lee will be deeply missed but his legacy of kindness, compassion,and deep devotion will live on through the many students and families that he has touched and helped. I know how happy he was when my son, Tony, invited him to play Augusta National and the extreme joy he felt when we drove up Magnolia lane to the clubhouse. He was excited when he was assigned the room over the clubhouse to spend the night. He played well and we all had a great time. He was a very dear friend of the Russo family and had a profound impact on my son, Tony. We will miss him but he will always be there. With the deepest of love,
Congressman Marty Russo and family.
Helen-Sauer Brown
May 3, 2003
Father Bob Lee in his studies at Mundelein College Chicago in 1970 brought to his classmates a very good model of priest. His deep faith, strong vocation, understanding of the human experience, personal charm and unfailing commitment to his priestly nature, were all blessings to our community of scholars. May eternal light shine on him and may he rest in peace.
Patrick and Janet Corcoran
May 3, 2003
Fr. Lee,
Our children have fond memories of you saying mass for the Ford and Lenz family reunions at Lake Wawasee. You will be missed by all that you touched. God Bless You.
Frederick Penman {Sr}
May 3, 2003
Fr. Lee: You will be missed dearly.
As one of your former students, I will miss you dearly. You were a Mentor to me. As well as all of the Men of Carmel.
May God welcome you into his Kingdom as one his fallen Angels.
Rest in Peace my Friend & former Teacher.
man of Carmel Class of 1975
Bart Larkin
May 3, 2003
God's peace, Bob. I will always remember the happy days we had on the fairways in Louisville!
Paul Albarran (class of '83)
May 3, 2003
Fr. Lee epitomizes Self-esteem and Accomplishment. His is a life of Meaning, deep and moving. Fr. Lee forever lavishes us with Recognition of our individual beauty, and so we see our beauty. The lives of Other-people have always been his center as we can only truly live when we live for and with others. Fr. Lee is a man of Spirituality, because he knows life is everlasting with God. Success is too small a word to describe this man's life, but he happily attained it. For those of us fortunate enough, we know the man who embodies all the qualities of S-A-M R-O-S-S. God Bless Fr. Robert E. Lee. His life will bear all measure.
Bob Hau
May 2, 2003
Fr. Lee,
You had a tremendous impact on so many people. Heaven is a better place today. We lost a truly wonderful human being. Thanks for so much.
Bob Hau
Mount Carmel High School
Class of '83
Kim Pankau
May 2, 2003
To the Waters family...
May the Peace of Christ be with you as you gather this weekend to remember Uncle Fr. Bob and to celebrate his earthly life. Have joy in your hearts as you contemplate that he is now gazing on the face of God and praising Him with the whole communion of Angels and Saints!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love,
Tom, Kim, Bailey and Bryce
Brian Bulger
May 2, 2003
One of the most positive people I have ever met. You were truly devoted to Mt. Carmel H.S. and impacting the lives of young men. You will truly be missed.
Class of 1981
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