Lester W. Patterson

Lester Winfield Patterson (July 24, 1893 – November 15, 1947) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge from New York.

Life Patterson was born on July 24, 1893, in the lower Bronx, New York City. He was the son of Edward J. Patterson, cashier for Bronx County clerk Vincent J. Ganley and Surrogate George M. S. Schultz, and Lillian C.

Patterson grew up on the lower end of the Bronx. He attended St. Jerome's Parochial School. He graduated from Fordham Preparatory School in 1911, Fordham College with a B.A. in 1915, and Fordham Law School in 1917. After graduating from the latter school, he enlisted in the Army and served overseas with the 105th Field Artillery as a first lieutenant. He was admitted to the bar in 1920 1923, 1924, and 1925. In 1925, he was elected Sheriff of Bronx County. He held the office from 1926 He was buried in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

The Patterson Houses in Mott Haven was named after him.