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Leonard Lepore Obituary
Born in Newark, Lenny grew up in Chatham, then lived in New Vernon before moving to Sparta in 1993. He graduated from Chatham High School in 1979 and received his Business Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1983. A self-employed landscaper, Lenny also worked as a sales associate at The Home Depot in Succasunna for 17 years. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved fishing, hiking and the ocean. Lenny loved his dog, Buddy, but especially loved anything having to do with his children.
He is survived by his wife, Jody; his daughter, Megan; his son, Jake; his mother and father, Regina and Leonard Lepore, Sr.; and three sisters, Donna Masiello, Barbara Decker and MaryEllen May.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Education Fund for the Children, Megan & Jake Lepore, c/o Chase Bank, 27 Sparta Ave., Sparta, NJ 07871 Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Lepore
Kim Rech Driscoll
January 26, 2011
I grew up with Lenny in Chatham and was extremely saddened by the news of his loss. Lenny was such a warm, caring person, so friendly and easy to talk to. I just want to express my deepest condolences to his wife and children. May they know that Lenny touched a lot of people throughout his lifetime, and that his memory will live on in our hearts.
Spencer Winberry
January 13, 2011
Lenny was a very good friend. I have known him since I was 1. I am only 12 years old, but he inspired my carear choice, Landscaping. When i was 2 i push my toy lawnmower behind him and his real one. Since then I have so many fond memories of him. Lenny will be deeply missed.
Tim Finkle
January 12, 2011
Jody, there are not enough words to express our sympathies. Love and Peace to you and your family .
Dina Sweifach
January 11, 2011
Jody, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you & the kids are in my prayers & thoughts. I hope that the good memories help you & the kids get through these days. I will be in touch.
Much love.
margie groh
January 11, 2011
Lenny had a warm smile that would light up the room.. he will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to Jody, your children and your entire family.
Ginny Jones
January 11, 2011
Jody, I am so saddened by the loss of Lemny and pray God's blessings on you and the kids I have watched grow over the 15 years Len was working in my yard, sometimes with his Dad. Always helpful, always pleasant, perhaps a short chat about the family.
Gosh, Len this makes me so sad. Jody, if I can be useful to you, do call. Fondly.
Kathy McHugh
January 11, 2011
Jodi, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children at this very sad time. May you find some comfort in your memories of Lenny.
Thinking of you,
The McHugh's
Joan Richards
January 11, 2011
Every time I look out at our yard I see Lenny there. He was a wonderful man and a hard worker. We often talked about his family. He was so proud of his children.
He will be sorely missed by so many. Our love and prayers for Jody and the kids and his family. Joan and George Richards
Alice Mac Fadyen
January 11, 2011
My deepest condolences for you and your children during this sad and difficult time.
John Newhouse
January 11, 2011
A message to us all,
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine are to attempt to beguile us all from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of our bereavement, and leave us only the cherished memory of life that ended before it's time.
Stephanie Harkins
January 11, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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