Leonard-Paolillo-Obituary

Leonard Paolillo

Cranford, New Jersey

04/24/1943 - 07/03/2025

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DIED
July 3, 2025
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Cranford, New Jersey

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Leonard Vincent Paolillo (to the right in this 2007 pic with his husband) died on the evening of July 3, 2025. His death came six weeks after receiving a diagnosis of Stage 4 esophageal cancer that had spread to his spine. Lenny was determined to recover enough to return to his store, Somewhere...

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There are a select few that simply get the big picture in this short time we are blessed to have on this on earth. This man was one of them. Met him just a year ago when he magically went to the back of the shoppe and enthusiastically handed me the perfect Diner en Blanc dress I needed that night, he even added in white gloves ...but he did much more than that this day...he touched my soul with a kindness and inspiration that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Cheers & Dance in Peace...

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Hey, Lenny, I still hear your voice. <3

Happened to come across Leonard´s obituary - I didn´t know him, his husband or family but what a beautiful tribute. I wish I had the pleasure of knowing him - he really made the world a more joyful place and I´m sure he will be missed! My deepest sympathies to his husband and family.

May God bless you and family as we celebrate his life.Love you Doug.

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I´m so glad you wrote, and I read Lenny´s obituary. What a wonderful life he had! Your loving and detailed description of his life and your relationship made me want to comment. May Lenny rest in peace and Doug, I hope you also find peace as you work through your grief .

After reading this obituary, I did not have the pleasure of knowing this man, but he was very special and now rest in the arms of our Lord for his just reward.