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Leonard Orlandello Obituary

Of Boston, formerly of Revere, suddenly, on July 20. Beloved son of Leonard Sr. and Lucille (Martelli). Devoted brother of Lisa Stokes and her husband Marc of Weymouth. Loving grandson of Joseph Martelli of Revere and the late Rose Martelli, John and Jean Orlandello. Dear uncle of Talia, Marc Jr. and Gianna. Also survived by many loving aunts & uncles. Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., REVERE on Wed. July 23. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church at 12:00 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Wed. 8:30-11:30 am. Contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation of MA, 11 Vanderbilt Ave., Suite 105, Norwood, MA 02062. Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2003.

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Judy Lettiere

July 16, 2025

Lenny,
I will never forget the day Lisa came to my house with such sad news that you passed. I hope you´re happy in Heaven and enjoying all its beauty.
Love,
Arthur and Judy Lettiere

Bobby

June 30, 2023

It´s many years late. But you taught and loved me so much before I entered the Air Force. I was too young to know how amazing you are. I still keep the letters you sent me all those years ago. I wish I had been a better friend to you ; your heart is huge. I hope in some way we meet agian.

July 11, 2013

You are never absent from my reality. I will not allow it; I choose this. And even though my heart hurts there are smiles, and laughter, cracking up, smiles.. It would appear that I smile more now when I think of you. And sometimes I do. But mostly after that feeling of joy and laughter; the sadness comes again. The moment has passed in joy and sadness. What if I forget? I worry. Who will help me remember these memories? It would have to be you. And the magical thinking that can serve me so well, that is how I find comfort. I know you are there. Happy Birthday, my beloved friend. You are missed. You are loved. And you know that. Always. D. xox

Ma Orlandello

July 9, 2013

Happy 49th Birthday in Heaven.

Love and Miss you so

Ma

July 16, 2012

I love You

D.

July 12, 2012

Another birthday. Another year without you here. Still missing you. Always. D.xo

Lucille Orlandello

July 9, 2012

Happy Birthday my sweet boy. You soar with all the angels.

Miss You

Ma

Ma

December 30, 2011

Another year without you.

Miss you my sweet Boy

Doreen M

July 16, 2011

Missing you...time has not made your absence any easier to live with...but over time I have come to understand that you are many wonderful and beautiful memories...sometimes there is solace in those memories...thinking of your birthdays this time of year and knowing you wouldn't be too fond of 47...love and miss you always. D. xo

Ma

July 15, 2011

Miss you, my sweet boy

Ma

July 9, 2011

My Lenny, How I miss you. Happy Birthday in heaven my sweet boy.

ma

April 14, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=GcrUKDx3m6g

Ma

April 5, 2011

Miss You

July 10, 2010

You are still missed...each and every day. You are always a thought away away and live on in our hearts. Happy Birthday. Still wish you were here. Love you. D. xo

Ma

July 9, 2010

Happy Birthday in Heaven. You're always in my thoughts and prayers. ...Miss you so

Ma

July 16, 2009

My Sweet Boy, I find it so hard to believe that 6 years has passed. The missing is so hard. You soar with all the angels. I love and miss you so.

Ma

July 10, 2009

Hi Handsome,
Happy Birthday
time still passes
we still miss you
we hold you dearly
in our hearts
and tenderly in our minds
you live in our memories forever
until we meet again
Love and Miss You
Always
D. xo

July 10, 2009

Happy Birthday Lenny I know how much you loved your birthday.

Ma

July 9, 2009

Happy 45th Birthday my sweet boy.

Love and miss you

Joanne Cangemi

December 24, 2008

Lennie,

What you leave behind
is not what is engraved
in stone monuments
but what is woven
into the lives of others
You are forever woven
in our lives and hearts

Especially your Mom & Dad

Merry Christmas, Lennie

Family friends
Joanne & Jack Cangemi

December 22, 2008

I'm thinking about you this Christmas. I miss you so.

Love

Ma

Joanne & Jack Cangemi

August 9, 2008

Happy Belated Birthday Lenny

For your Mom & Family

There will always be a heartache
And Often a silent tear
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here

Soar with the other Angels Lenny

Your Mom & Dad's friends,
"Angel Christina " Mom,

Lenny

July 26, 2008

Lenny and mom

July 26, 2008

Little Lenny

July 26, 2008

Lenny and Mom

July 26, 2008

Lenny

July 26, 2008

July 20, 2008

Hi Len, Thinking of you today. In my heart I know that you're at peace. I miss you.

Love Ma

July 15, 2008

Today is 5 yrs since you left us. I can't believe that it's been that long but than again in my heart it seems like a life time. The missing is the hardest part. I love you my son.

Ma

Sandi Daoust

July 13, 2008

LENNY! I am so glad you are such a special angel for our younger angels. You are still loved and missed so much. I love your mom, so I know, as her son, you are very special, like she is. Sorry I couldn't find this site sooner to wish you a happy birthday. Soar with the angels Lenny!

July 11, 2008

You are loved and missed....live on in our hearts...we are blessed to know you....soar mightily, rest peacefully...those we love never die....always, d. xo

Beth

July 10, 2008

Lenny,

Hope that you are celebrating our birthday..keep watching over us..say hi to Mikey and my dad...keep soaring with the Angels,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Love Beth

Lucille's precious little Lenny. Your ma loves you!

Sherry McGinnis

July 9, 2008

Lucille, I will be holding your hand tomorrow and giving you big hugs and kisses. You may not feel them but just know that I am thinking of you and Lenny with lots of love.

I wish I had gotten to know him. His smiling face in that one picture just makes me smile when I look at it. You can just tell he was a sweet person.

Have a gentle day and cry when you need to. I love you.

July 9, 2008

Tomorrow you would have been 44 years old. You soar with the angels my sweet son. I love and miss you.

Love Ma

Joanne Cangemi

July 18, 2007

Lucille & Lenny,

Those we Love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen,unheard, but always near,
Still Loved, still Missed and very Dear
Happy Birthday, Lenny
Angel Christina's Mom & Dad
Joanne & Jack Cangemi

Ma

July 15, 2007

In Loving Memory of our Son, Brother and Uncle

When he came to the end of his journey and he traveled his last weary mile, just forget, if you can, that he ever frowned and remember only his "smile", forget unkind words he may have spoken, remember the good he has done. Forget that he stumbled and blundered. Please always remember the "fun". Remember he fought many hard battles, some won, some not. Then forget to grieve his passing, he would not want you sad that way. On this summer day, gather with friends stand for a few moments by his bench, close your eyes and see his "Smile" and keep him in your heart forever. Sadly missed, Never Forgotten

Love Ursula~~~

July 13, 2007

I wanted to let you know Lucille that you and your family are very much in my thoughts. Your Special Angel Lenny is without a doubt watching over you all.

Doreen Malonson

July 12, 2007

Missing you every day.....went to a concert on your birthday, the same one I took you to when you turned 20!!! I was thinking about you when I was in Aruba, one of your favorite songs began to play...my cousin says maybe you come to me through music....I'd like to think that.....You live on in our hearts...I'm learning to hold dear those precious memories and be okay with them rather than sad....some days it's easier than others....love and miss you, always. D xo

Beth

July 9, 2007

Hi Lenny,
I am a friend of your mom's and just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday since we both have the same one.. Please watch over your mom and dad... they love you with all their hearts... sleep among the angel's... and please tell mikey I said Hi...Love

Ma

July 9, 2007

Happy Birthday Len, You soar with the angel sweet boy. I love and miss you.

Ma

March 7, 2007

Hi Lenny, I've been thinking and missing you. Love Ma

D. xoxo

July 18, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

July 16, 2006

My Sweet Boy,

It's been three years now and the pain is still the same. I miss and love you so. You soar with the angels my son. Love Ma

Pam Tedesco

July 16, 2006

Dear Lenny,

I never had the chance to meet you but met your Mom. I love her dearly and know how much she loves and misses you.I think of you and your Mom often. You will never be forgotten!!! Love you Lucille!!! Sending hugs,Pam

laura miyasaki

July 14, 2006

REST IN PEACE DEAR LENNY

Aggie Sparnecht

July 13, 2006

Dear Lenny in Heaven:



I KNOW that you had a wonderful celebration with the other Angels on your birthday, as your Mom and family did here for you. Please make yourself known to her always, and let her feel your presence!!! We will all be together again, so please prepare a place for all of us!!! We will never ever forget you dear Lenny!! With all my love to you, Aggie

Doreen Malonson

July 12, 2006

Dear Lu and Big Lenny,

I know this is a difficult time of year for you. I know your Lenny is with you, he loved you both so very much. The world is dimmer without his brilliant light. I can't wish him happy birthday cause I know he hated them but loved the turkey on the grill. I think of you all every day of my life. You've always been like a second family to me. I love and miss you, most of all I still miss your precious son. Not a day goes by that he is not on my mind. My comfort is all the letters and cards he sent me over the years. How I miss receiving them.....My love to all of you....hope to see you all soon,D. xo

sheila joslin

July 12, 2006

happy late birthday lenny, i hope you are taking good care of matthew,you were such a great uncle i loved getting to know you, you were so much fun to be around, your mom enjoyed you so much

Judie

July 11, 2006

Happy Birthday, Lenny! My daughter Laurie were at your first birthday party when your mom and I were twenty year old mothers. And for your First Easter,your Grandpa Cal made you and Laurie the biggest and most beautiful Easter baskets I've ever seen. I think he just might have been the "REAL" Easter Bunny! So much time has passed since those days when 'the kids were adorable little cherubs' and our parents were all here on earth with us.

And now you are in Heaven with God and all of our loved ones who are "our Angels in Heaven".

We can never know what you know....but just understand that you were so very loved and very missed by family and friends.....and "celebrating your life" is a positive thing and being able to do so, is a big step for all of us .

July 11, 2006

Happy Birthday Lenny,



I love and miss you so very much.

XXXOOO



Suky

Joseph Orlandello

July 11, 2006

We love you cousin Lenny and know your smiling down on us from heaven. Happy Birthday!



your cousin,

Chris Weldon

July 10, 2006

Lenny soar with the Angels, your Mom misses you and Loves you with all her heart. Celebrating your life and wishing you were here.

With Love,

Chris

July 10, 2006

Dear Lenny, Happy Birthday!! I only met your Mom last year,but I feel like I've known her for much longer. And that's a good thing. You will always live in her heart and she will always love you. So as you celebrate your birthday, look down from heaven and send her a kiss.

Love,

Cindy Tedesco(Oviedo,Fl.)

Sherry McGinnis

July 10, 2006

Lenny, you handsome guy you!!! Although I never knew you, I feel like I do because I know your wonderful mother, so I know that you must be wonderful too. She misses you so so much. She has decided to celebrate your life and that's such a great idea. So I will celebrate it too Lenny. Happy Happy Birthday and know that everyone here sends their love to you.

Love, your "favorite" auntie, Sherry (well if you knew me, I would be your favorite). LOL

July 10, 2006

Even though you love your birthday. I have a feeling you would be complaining this year about your age. Marc Jr. and I just lite the candles in your memorial garden. We promise not to ever miss a year. We love and miss you.



Marc, Lisa, Talia, Marc Jr. and Gianna

Donna Helms

July 10, 2006

My Dear Friend Lucille,



My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I know just what you are going through. I know in my heart our sons are standing together saying "Hey, that's my Mom", with love in their hearts and eyes. God bless you my friend, and always remember I am here for you.



Your Friend,

Donna

Carol DiGiantommaso

July 10, 2006

Lenny,

You have a very special mom. I know how much she misses you. Today was a celebration of your new life here on earth. Those years will always be cherished by those who loved you.

Although we never met I know you were as special as your mom.

Rest in peace sweet angel. Happy Birthday in heaven.

God Bless you

Love,

Ursula Kelsey

July 10, 2006

Lenny,

Although I only met you once, many years ago, I feel I have truly come to know you through your Mom, even though her and I have yet to meet. I sincerely believe you had a ''hand'' in our coming together. I do not and never have believe in coincidence's . Everything happens for a reason. You Lenny are so loved and missed, that I know for sure. I am not telling you anything you do not already know. I only wish that I was given the opportunity to have known you personally..........Ursula~~~





PS Lenny, I hope you enjoy.......................... If I Could Catch a Rainbow For your Mom and family

Debbie Maloney

July 10, 2006

Happy Birthday Lenny!

Lucille, may you have only happy memories and KNOW that Lenny is always around you!

Sending you much love and many hugs!

Peace be with you,

Debbie-Johnny's Sister

Sandy LaCagnina

July 10, 2006

Happy birthday sweet Angel! I still remember your visit in my dream so vividly and hope you will come back to visit me again. I will celebrate the miracle of your life today with your wonderful Mom who I love dearly. If only the world could be filled with beautiful souls like yours what a wonderful place it would be. Stay near Mom in the next couple of weeks and comfort her.

Judy Lettiere

July 10, 2006

Happy Birthday Lenny!!!!!!!! Soar with the angels for I'm sure you're have a good time with them all!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Terrio

July 10, 2006

Happy Birthday Lenny

Rita Sommer

July 10, 2006

Lenny, we on earth are celebrating your birth and life. Happy birthday in heaven. Please be near your loving mother today.

Joanne Cangemi

July 10, 2006

"On the day you were born,

you held within your soul a glowing light,

You have shined this light on those

you have touched in life,

Although the light from your body is gone now...

The warmth of that embering glow will live

forever in the hearts of those who Love You."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Joanne & Jack Cangemi,friends of your Mom & Dad

Linell Rowland

July 10, 2006

Happy Birthday Lenny. Although I never knew you I know your Mom and know you must be wonderful since you have her as a Mom. I know you and George will celebrate your birthdays (his is tomorrow) together and try to remember we love you so.

Kay Dill

July 10, 2006

Lucille, I am thinking so much of you and Lenny today. I know how hard these special days are but try to remember the good times. Lenny, Happy Birthday in Heaven sweet one. Fly with our Angels and feel God's love and peace.

Much Love, Kay

Karen Ventimiglia

July 10, 2006

Lenny, I feel you and Gino had something to do with Me and your Mom getting together.

I love your Mom so much,

Shes a special women and I know she loved you dearly too.

When i think of you I think of Your huge beautiful smile.

You have had to struggle for a long time and Now your in glorious heaven.

This week is going to be hard for your Mom, Lenny, please stay by her side and hold her gently.

My love Karen

Ma

July 10, 2006

My Lenny, Happy Birthday Len, You soar with the angels and always know that I love and miss you so. Today I have decided to celebrate your birthday.

Lisa Stokes

April 17, 2006

This was written by Marc Jr. (8 years old) in school. The topic was write about something special to you.



Barkesta



Barkesta is a stuffed animal dog. My Uncle Lenny wanted to get it for me but he died before he could get it. So my mom's best friend Lee Lee got it for me. It is so soft and it is beige. I wrestle it with my friends. It is so special to me because I love my Uncle Lenny and I love Barkesta.

April 12, 2006

I forgot to tell you

I love you

and now it's to long

and cold here

without out you

I grieve in my condition

for I cannot find the words to

say I need you so.....

I shall, for the rest of my days, find special joy in the Easter season. Remembering how much you loved this time of year brings me both comfort and sadness each spring.

Love and miss you. Always. xo

Ma

February 18, 2006

My Lenny, Thank you so much for watching over Talia. I always knew that you would be caring for her. I miss you more than words can say. You live on in my heart dear son. Love Ma

Ma

December 27, 2005

Lenny, Aother Christmas without you. I still have our christmas breakfast and think of all the fun we use to have. You soar with the angel my son. Until we're together again. Love and Miss you Ma.

Donald Zollo

July 23, 2005

Little Lenny, so you were known. Your memory and the love we have for you is big. Such transformations only happen when you touch peoples hearts, and so you touched us, and so touched we shall remain. The love and memory we have for you shall remain strong, but no where near as strong as that felt by your very loving mother and father. Rest oh Little Lenny, as we continue to be touched by you.

Judy Lettiere

July 19, 2005

Lenny, Lenny Lenny,

It has been two years since you left this earth to be with the "ANGELS" in heaven. I will never forget the day Lisa came to my house at 8:00 in the morning to tell me of your passing. This will always be with me for it was my birthday. July 21, 2003. This was the day that I felt so much emotion for I felt that I was just getting to know you through Lisa. I know there is a cousin relationsip there, but as with Lisa, I felt we were just getting to know each other as friends. Lisa and your Mom tell me all the wonderful stories, but it just isn't the same.

Rest in peace Lenny and please know that you are sadly missed by all your family and friends.

Judy L.

Ma

July 17, 2005

My beautiful boy, I can't believe that two years have come and gone. You rest my son and know that I'm not mad at you. I just miss you so much. Love Ma

Lisa

July 11, 2005

Happy Birthday

I Love and miss you

Ma

July 10, 2005

My Lenny, Today I would have been putting a turkey on the grill for you. Oh how you loved your birthday. I miss and love you my beautiful boy. You soar with the angels that you loved so much on earth. Be at peace and know that you'll always be in my heart.



Love

Ma

me

December 27, 2004

My mother and I were watching my wedding video christmas eve. After the ceremony you were the first person waiting to embrace me. You stood there with open arms and a smile on your face. And though sobs were caught in my throat and I cried

both happy and sad tears, I know that I will hold that image of you in my heart forever. You were always there for me in happy and sad times. It was such a gift to see you looking so happy....what a beacon of light you are .....I love you always and forever, my beloved friend. xo

Ma

December 25, 2004

My Lenny, It's another Christmas without you. We shed a tear or two but in my heart I know that you live on in all we do. Merry Christmas my son. Love Ma

Lisa Stokes

December 24, 2004

With Christmas tomorrow I wanted you all to reflect on Lenny's life in a very positive way. Have a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.



"You can shed tears that he is gone

or smile because he lived.



You can close you eyes and

pray that he'll return,

or open them

and see all that he has left.



Your heart can be empty

because you can't see him,

or be full of the love you shared.



You can turn your back on tomorrow

living on in yesterday,

or be happy for tomorrow

because of yesterday.



You can remember only

that he is gone,

or cherish his memory

and let it live on.



You can cry, close your mind

and be empty

or do what he would want....

Smile, open your eyes,

love and go on.



Say not in grief, he is no more,

but live in thankfulness

that he was."

me

December 23, 2004

Oh!

but one more moment

I long....

to feel You

smell You

embrace You once again

to just be absorbed in Your Light



I pray for that light and You come

faithful friend

teaching me to

release my grief

so that I may live in the present

and be grateful for

the joyous gift of You



You leave me with a promise of hope

and peace



I can't stop missing you and some days are worse than others I pray you bless me with the strenth to keep enduring the loss of you. though I am grateful for you and all the years we had I am so sad and sorry to live without you. Help me to let you go be in peace and stop my grieving....I still don't know how to let you go. xo

Sandy LaCagnina

November 28, 2004

I wish that I had the blessing to meet Lenny in this life but I am grateful I have been given the chance to know his mom and I love her dearly. Lenny will always be a part of my heart and my home.

Debbie

November 28, 2004

Dear Lucille

Just dropped in to let you know I am thinking of you and Lenny today and sending you big hugs!!

Peace

Deb

Suky and Derek

November 15, 2004

Dance me to your beauty

with a burning violin

Dance me through the panic

till I'm safetly gathered in.

Lift me like an olive branch

and be my homeward dove,

Dance me to the end of love.



Dance me to your music now,

dance me on and on

Dance me very tenderly,

dance me very long.



Dance me to your beauty

with a burning violin

Dance me through the panic

till I'm safetly gathered in.



Touch me with your naked hand,

touch me with your glove

Dance me to the end of love.





I love and miss you so very much Lenny. You are the perfect melody...

I hear you in the music always.

Suky

November 15, 2004

Not knowing where to go, I go to you. Not knowing where to turn, I turn to you. Not knowing what to hold, I bind myself to you. Having lost my way, I make my way to you. Deafened by the silence, here is a place where the silence is more subtle. And here is the fastening of mercy. Blessed are you in every moment, blessed are you whose presence illuminates all who loved you, blessed are you who brightens the darkness. Blessed are you, who waits in the world, and blessed are you Lenny, whose name is the world.

Carol DiGiantommaso

November 13, 2004

My Friend Lucille,

I read the entries in Lenny's guestbook. He touched so many lives and was truly loved. What a handsome man with a beautiful smile.

Here is a poem for you:

"Waiting for Butterfly Wings"

When life brings you difficult problems to face and when nothing goes smoothly along, Remember-until it must leap through the rocks, a stream has no sparkle or song. At times when you're shadowed by trouble and care like a storm cloud that won't go away, Remember-one sunbeam can banish the dark with a single, dependable ray. When you must be patient in loss or defeat or the sorrow that life sometimes brings, Remember-in time, from a plain brown cocoon comes the beauty of butterfly wings.

You have shown so many times before how beautiful you are on the inside....

And that's how I know your heart will find it's wings again.

Love,

Carol

Linell

November 10, 2004

Lucille-your Lenny is so kind and special looking...I'm sure he's watching over you and knows how special he is to you.

Love ya

kay dill

November 9, 2004

Hi Lucille. Thanks for sharing Lenny with us. He was such a handsome young man. His eyes just sparkle and what a sweet smile. Fly with our angels, Lenny.



Hugs,

Kay

Chris Weldon

November 9, 2004

Wow Lucille-Lenny's smile is beautiful. I cherish our friendship.

Love, Chris

Rita Sommer

November 9, 2004

Dear Lucille, Thanks for sharing Lenny's website, it is beautiful and loving. Lenny is very handsome, I love his smile. God's peace. Love, Rita - Will's mom

Lenny

October 25, 2004

D.

July 19, 2004

"One summer never ends

One summer never begins...."



How wretched are we

having to endure life

without you?



Ah...but what sweet memories

Precious laughter

Enduring love.



In good times

living is easier

in sad times

the days are dark

the nights, long

and the tears seem

never ending



I thank you

for being so easy

to love



You continue to teach me

valuable lessons

even in your absence

You live on in the hearts

minds and memories of

those who were blessed

to have loved you



So, please

keep holding my hand

I will never lose

my need for you nor my love.



Always,

D. xo

Lisa Stokes

July 17, 2004

Well this year has been a long and difficult road . I have watched my family suffer with so much grief, especially my Mom. Please keep in mind Lenny is with us always and he lives until the last person that knew him is gone. We must make our lifes now as happy and HEALTHY as we can so we keep Lenny close by. He is with us always. Just feel your heart. I truely believe that. Please Mom you must stop smoking.

Ma

July 16, 2004

Lenny my precious son today is one year since you left us. How could a year go by without you? You fly with your dear angels and know that you live on in my heart. Love Ma

Suky

July 12, 2004

I'm not looking for another

as I wander in my time,

Walk me to the corner Lenny

our steps will always rhyme.

You know my love goes with you

as your love stays with me,

It's just the way it changes

like the shoreline and the sea.

But let's not talk of love and loss

and things we can't untie,

My eyes are wet with sorrow

as I softly say goodbye.

And when the angels come for me

I'll see you once again,

but till that day I'll miss you so,

my sweet, departed Len.

Ma

July 10, 2004

Lenny, Today you would have had your 40th birthday. My percious son soar with the angels and know that you are not gone from my heart. Love and Miss you Ma

Lisa Stokes

May 18, 2004

Remember that grief is not something you get over,

It is something that you walk through.

My shoes are worn and my feet hurt from the walk....



Unknown author



Love your sister



Lisa

D

May 9, 2004

I saw a movie tonight where two best friends run to wooden swings ( we always knew where the wooden swings were) and one says to the other "I'll race you lets's see who can go the highest"......that's what we said to each other, I ran out sobbing.....maybe you were there with me....swings will always remind me of you, I was on wooden swings last week. I was driving and saw some and pulled over and swung so hight and felt such joy and I knew you were swinging right there next to me.

tomorrow is mother's day,

I'm grateful you chose Lu for your mother, I'm grateful she gave birth to such a brilliant light, I'm grateful you allowed me in .

Oh I miss you so today.....Maybe a swing would help me feel better, only you know what I mean. always and forever. xo

me

April 25, 2004

I love you

I miss you

thanks for your visit at Easter

Always. xo

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