Troy Lee, Sr. was born January 11,1962 in New Haven, CT.  He departed this life on July 15, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital – St. Raphael Campus, after a long and hard battle with stage four cancer.

Troy leaves behind, his wife, Shaylah McQueen-Lee; three sons, Troy Lee, Jr. "Tugga" (the youngest who had been at his side until his passing), Marquis Lee, his oldest son and Michael Cassidente; his stepson, Arlander Folson "AJ"; daughter, Christina Lee; his son's mother, friend and confidant, Cathy Lee; and their five grandchildren. Troy also left behind his father, Roosevelt Lee; two sisters, Abigail Rogers and Tracey Fontenot; brother, Roosevelt Lee; and several nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly.

He was predeceased by his loving mother, Elise Gamble; and a brother, Scott Lee.

Troy Lee was loved and adored by all who knew him. May he rest peacefully.

A memorial service will be held at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight Street, New Haven on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 2:00 PM.