Ridgewood artist and former school social worker Gail Lee died at the age of 72 on July 14, according to her obituary.
Gail Lee leaves behind a daughter, Tanya Lee; a brother, George Cascino; and four grandchildren. She was the longtime companion of Chris Koutsis, according to her obituary.
Gail Lee worked as a school social worker in Oakland and Ho-Ho-Kus, and also as a freelance artist for Aviation International News, according to her obituary. Gail Lee also taught art in her basement and was a graduate of Penn State University and Jersey City State College.
The funeral mass is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. on Thursday at St. Luke's RC Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. Visiting hours are scheduled for Wednesday between 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary (www.theanimalcenter.orgsactuary.htm), c/o The Animal Center, P.O. Box 475, Newtown CT 06470.
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