WURZEL--Leonard. UJA-Federation of New York mourns the passing of Leonard Wurzel. He leaves behind a legacy of exceptional philanthropy. We extend our condolences to Leonard's wife, Elaine; his children, Mark (Ellen) and Larry (Elaine); his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; and the entire family. Alisa R. Doctoroff, President; Linda Mirels, Chair of the Board; John S. Ruskay, Executive VP & CEO
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Leonard was the very best of Sands Point. He often introduced me as the founder of The Village Club of Sands Point but I can say with absolute certainty and knowledge that Leonard Wurzel was the founder, inspiration and leader of our Village Club, as he was for our entire village for 23 years. There wasn't a single resident during his long and successful mayoralty who doesn't fondly remember of Leonard's almost daily driving around the Village roads in his fudgemobile Lincoln to make sure everything was okay in his and our special home town. Leonard and I didn't always agree on everything but I knew that no one cared more than, and did more than anything in our village's history than Leonard Wurzel. Too bad he's not still around.
Robert Berens
Robert Berens
Friend
May 29, 2023
DEAR ELAINE, MARK AND FAMILY AND LARRY AND FAMILY,
IT WAS WITH HEARTFELT SORROW THAT I LEARNED ABOUT THE OUTSTANDING FATHER OF MY FIFTH GRADE STUDENT.MARK. MARK AND LARRY WERE BLESSED WITH FANTASTIC PARENTS,AND I CLEARLY REMEMBER LEONARD'S SMILING, JOVIAL FACE.I STILL HAVE THE RECIPE BOX ELAINE COPIED BY HAND FOR ME WHEN I BECAME ENGAGED MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO!
MAY GOD GRANT YOU ALL PEACE AND SERENITY IN YOUR LOSS.
MARILYN HYMSON STUZIN
November 19, 2013
Dear Mark and family. Becky and I are saddened by the death of your beloved father. We hope that your cherished memories keep him alive in your hearts.
My mother, Dolly Benjamin, remembers your mother and father, and extends her condolences to you and your family.
All my best, Wayne,Becky and Dolly Benjamin
November 19, 2013
Mayor Wurzel was a dignified person and a true pleasure to work for and with. I will always have respect for him, and i will miss this sweet person.
James Antonelli
November 19, 2013
He was truly a great person to talk to, many interesting stories. I enjoyed having lunch with him at La Piccola Liquria Resaurant. Hewill be missed.
John Melillo Sands Point Police
November 19, 2013
A true gentleman. My visits to the Village Hall were special when Mayor Wurzel and I chatted. Doreen and I will miss him and extend our condolences to Elaine and his entire family.
Michael
Michael &Doreen Berne
November 19, 2013
To Elaine, Mark & Ellen, Larry & Elaine and all the others that knew Leonard: What finer tribute to a great man can there be than to say he meant so much to so many people. Our family has many, many, memories of his smiling face always asking about how we were doing (particularily at Camp Airy on those wonderful Labor Day Weekends). He will be very much missed. Love, Jon & Nancy Chernak
November 18, 2013
We send our sincerest condolences to Leonard's family. We are grateful for all the hard work Leonard put in to make our community so wonderful.
Susan Isaacs and Elkan Abramowitz
November 18, 2013
Our family has lost a treasured friend, one of the last links to our own dad, a boyhood friend of Leonard in West Philadelphia in the '20s. Dad always thought of Leonard as a surrogate big brother, and had many fond memories and funny stories about their youth. We miss you, Leonard.
Jim Margolin
November 18, 2013
Our special uncle will be missed by many whom he touched with his love of life.
Barbara & Robert Singer
November 18, 2013
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