Lewis Gutterman 1951 - 2022

Lewis Gutterman, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2022 after complications from surgery in New York City. To those who knew him,Lewis was a tall blue-eyed man, a kind and friendly person to his friends and loved ones. He grew up in the Bronx and later moved to Westchester as a teenager where he attended Woodlands High School. He pursued the Culinary Arts program at SUNY Sullivan County, but never pursued it as a career. He owned and operated Ere n Aft, a gift store in Nyack for more than 30 years. Lewis was also a devoted volunteer at the Bronx Zoo for more than 25 years. He also loved to garden and draw. He especially enjoyed being a member of the NYC Urban Sketchers Group where he took photos to document their events and drew portraits for certain sketchers with whom he had developed a special relationship and bond. He was well-liked among the group. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 12noon at Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the NYC Urban Sketchers, PO Box 1083, James A. Farley Post Office, NY NY 10116