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Leonard Cerullo Obituary
Dr. Cerullo was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania on June 8, 1944. He was the middle child of Leonard F and Marion Cerullo (Yori). He attended local public schools, graduating from Hazleton High School where he was elected class president in June 1962. He then attended Georgetown University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in English Literature in June 1966. He spent the following summer studying Japanese literature in Tokyo. He began his medical career at the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia where he graduated with a medical doctorate in 1970. He served a mixed medical internship at Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital (now Northwestern Memorial), then returned to Philadelphia to serve an internship in General Surgery under the guidance of his mentor Dr. R. K. Jones. There he met, courted, and married Cheryl Lee Weir, his wife of 52 years. They returned to Chicago and Northwestern where he continued his neurosurgical training under Dr. Paul Bucy and Dr. Anthony Raimondi among others. In July 1972 he continued his residency in Neurological Surgery, serving fellowships in skull-based surgery at the University of Paris and in interventional neuroradiology at Columbia University in New York. In 1977 he was awarded an MS in surgery at Northwestern, and in 1979 he completed his neurosurgical training. He returned from the U.S. Army Reserves at the rank of captain in 1979, having served for eight years.
He and Cheryl were blessed with three children; twin girls in 1979 (Katherine "Katie" and Lauren) and another daughter in 1981 (Whitney.) Katie passed away in 2007 and is greatly missed by all. Lauren is a dermatologist in Northwest Indiana, where she lives with her husband Dr. Mohamed Farhat and their two children Leo (10) and Zoe (8). Whitney has her master's degree in yoga studies from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and currently resides in Buda, TX with her husband Danny Atkinson and their two dogs.
Dr. Cerullo served on the faculty at Northwestern University Medical School, later becoming Acting Chief of Neurosurgery from 1984-1986. In 1987 he founded the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (CINN) which would become an internationally renowned center of excellence. A visionary and pioneer in the use of lasers in neurosurgery, Dr. Cerullo's hospital was the second hospital in the United States of acquire a gamma knife. In the late 1990's he became chairman of neurosurgery at Rush Medical Center. In 2003 he founded the Neurological and Orthopedic Institute in Chicago, following the model of CINN. Dr. Cerullo was a member of several neurosurgical organizations, a fellow of the American Society of Surgery, and past president of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Cerullo's gentle demeanor, profound intelligence, and exemplary surgical skills have touched the lives of patients from all over the world. He was an avid equestrian, a self-taught gourmet chef, and a connoisseur of food and wine. He will be greatly missed. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Brain Tumor Association in Dr. Cerullo's honor.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Cerullo
Christina Pinelli Baldwin
June 9, 2025
Dear Cerullo Family, your loss is unmeasurable,
Mama Mia What Amazing Human Being.
Our world lost an expert in his field so well educated, experienced, knowledgeable and generous.
I was lucky when I needed help he was there, so very sad for his loved ones.
Dr RIP you will surely be missed....
Maggie
April 10, 2025
Dr C operated on my fathers glioblastoma in August of 1986. I was only 11 but I remember how much my parents deeply appreciated him. My mom specifically mentioned the twinkle in his eye. He put her at ease. Rest in peace Dr C.
Patty McChesney
February 3, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judith Campbell-Rootes
January 29, 2025
Just saw Dr Cerullos obituary this morning! I was his patient at CINN in 1990! I suffered a slight stroke at 29 years old & lost my short-term memory & eye-hand coordination. Due to a Left-sided Occipital Arteriovenous Malformation.I was one of the first 500 people in the USA to trial the Gamma Knife! I will be forever grateful to Dr Cerullo for giving me my life back!I am 63 years old now.Gods Blessings to Dr Cerullos family! Psalm 27
Grace Chiaro
January 28, 2025
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Cerullo’s family. I’m so sad to just see this.
The world has very few people that even come close to Dr. Cerullo. In 1986, my mother, Maria Chiaro age 52, was diagnosed with a spinal cord tumor at a local hospital. They opened up her back, from below her neck all the way down. They closed her up and her neurosurgeon told us that she was going to be paralyzed and there would be no way that her tumor could ever be removed. Thank God, a family friend recommended that we see
Dr. Cerullo. Dr. Cerullo performed a 9 hour surgery. Within days my mom was able to walk perfectly! She lived to be 84 and was also so grateful to Dr. Cerullo. May you rest in paradise, Sir. I will never forget your kindness and what you did for my mom and family.
Bev Gulo
October 10, 2024
I just saw this! He was the Best Dr I have ever known.The kindest,most compassionate man ever.I am so sorry for your loss. I truly adored him
God Bless.
Bev G
Marjorie M Rosenbaum MD
August 30, 2024
Dear Cheryl and Family, I was so deeply sorry to learn of your loss. Lenny was such a special human being and his insight and kindness were instrumental in launching me into my medical career. Forty years ago, when his office was on Saint Clair, he sublet a sliver of his space to me so that I could open my dermatology practice when I completed my Residency at Northwestern!
In later years, Lenny oversaw my successful care for a ruptured cervical disc with his then innovative "aggressive conservative care".
Loved and admired by so many for his medical expertise, his kindness and of course his cooking, he will be remembered and deeply missed. Sending love and prayers for your comfort,
Margie Rosenbaum
Rose Principe
August 14, 2024
Dr. Cerullo saved my life. He operated on my meningioma in Chicago in 1996. I just found his obit. What a great man. May he rest in heavenly peace and may his family be blessed with many memories.
Karen Fugarino
August 13, 2024
My thoughts and prayers to the family of Dr. Cerullo. He was my mother´s surgeon and cared for her for many years. Then he became my doctor years later when I had a schwannoma in my spine. Dr. Cerullo moved swiftly once I was diagnosis and I was in surgery in about a week later. He told me he was grateful I kept searching for what was wrong and said if I hadn´t I would
have been paralyzed within 6 months. Your husband and father was such a talented and famous surgeon but he also was a very kind and compassionate man. May he Rest in Peace!! He did so much good for so many people and he will never be forgotten!! With sympathy, Karen Fugarino
Michael Sergeant MD
August 2, 2024
I´m so sorry. I just found out about this today August 2 . Lenny and I first met when he was a Senior Neurosurgical Resident at Northwestern and I was a junior Neurology resident. When I started in practice in 1981 in Kankakee Illinois an hour south of Chicago we had essentially no neurosurgical coverage. I remembered Lenny( who could forget) and he became the neurosurgeon for Kankakee. I would call anytime and he would say bring them up no questions asked. When my wife was his patient once I couldn´t help but notice half the patients on the floor were from Kankakee. So I literally have thousands of stories. One I will share was a young woman who had a seizure shortly after delivering a baby. The CT ( all we had back then) came back as a stroke but I thought it was a tumor and transferred her to Lenny who removed her mentions. That was the case that was featured in the Chicago Tribune I believe also Life magazine and eventually the Readers Digest that brought Lenny and his team more into the public eye. So long Buddy you did good.
Ross Bielema
May 7, 2024
I met Dr. Cerullo in 1996 when I had a pituitary tumor. Local doctors said I would need surgery but Dr. Cerullo said if my prolactin level was high, it was a prolactinoma and could be treated with drugs! And that's what it was! He also led me to seek a regular doctor for untreated high blood pressure. What a brilliant man who served mankind in the best possible way. I'm happy to have crossed paths with him and am so sorry he passed too soon. Blessings to all of his relatives. You have much to be proud of!
Chris O
May 6, 2024
SP sorry to hear that this great man has moved on. He saved me from unnecessary cervical and spinal surgery on more than one occasion. His remark: "We treat the patient, not the MRI" spared me and twenty years later I am still on just a watch, now through Mayo Clinic since specialists here in the midwest prefer to operate. You will always be a hero to me, Dr. Cerullo.
Mary Bentley
April 22, 2024
My deepest condolences on your great loss. Len touched my life and the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing him. I´ll remember him with love, gratitude and the greatest respect for all the people he healed and for his incredible heart and mind.
You´ll all be in my prayers. May he be enjoying white truffles and the perfect sunset for all eternity
Dean Elias
April 1, 2024
My condolences to all the Cerullo family. I worked with CNC/CINN at Columbus Hospital. I saw a great deal of good work done and there was never a dull moment. Len, thanks for the memories, thanks for everything.
Susy Sullivan
March 12, 2024
I was a patient of Dr. Cerullo´s from 1985 until he 2011. I saw him after my first surgery in Washington DC, we met no more than 15 times, but he was always so patient and caring. I always felt as if he remembered me and cared about me. He was a blessing, and I will always be grateful for his care
Patricia Packham, RN
February 15, 2024
My deepest sympathy. I will never forget all the hours we spent together in the OR. He was an amazing surgeon and friend. He always had a big smile and a warm bear hug. He was such a generous and caring man and will be missed dearly.
Godspeed...
Patricia Packham RN CINN
Sandra George-Maxwell
February 13, 2024
You saved my sister's life in 1980, then came out of retirement to be Dr. Dan Heffez's assistant Neurosurgeon in 1996. You found an Aneurysm stuck to my eye socket, where Lutheran General missed it. 5 brain surgeries and 2 spine surgeries. You saved me. You are now with your daughter. We shared Ernest Hemingway. Your gone but will never be forgotten. Love
Meg and Frank Dahl
February 8, 2024
Dear Cheryl and the Cerullo family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Len's passing. Our thoughts are with your family.
We met Len in the summer of 1971 when we worked at Lankenau Hospital in the Philadelphia area with both Len and Cheryl. The memories we have from that time are wonderful.
Len was an outstanding physician and caring friend with a warm smile.
Very Sincerely,
Meg and Frank Dahl
Miranda Amador
February 6, 2024
I remember Dr Cerullo very well.. My husband Dr Luis V Amador was friends with him. He was always smiling. My condolences to the family .
Miranda Amador
Marylou Colombo
February 5, 2024
You were a friend as well as our class preident. Your kindmanner will always be remembered.
Marylou Colombo
Melissa De Van
February 4, 2024
Dr. Cerullo,
You have done God´s work here on earth. You lived a beautiful and fulfilling life and have treated all with dignity, respect, and exemplary care.
It is your time to reap your rewards in Heaven for every great thing you have done in your life!
My best years to this date was working with the CINN and NOIC Hospital. Everyone was just AMAZING there. I am blessed to have worked with the BEST!
God bless you, and your family.
Melissa De Van (Neuro RN)
Vicken Kodjaian
February 3, 2024
May God rest your father's passing Loren. God give you patience.
Vicken Kodjaian
Pete Stanakis
January 31, 2024
I have never had the opportunity to get to know or work with Dr.Cerullo....but his "vision" in laser surgery has had an profound impact on many a life! What a great doctor and friend to all that knew him. His patients that still live are a testament to what a healer Dr.Lenny became! May he rest in peace and God Bless your family and all of the families his hands blessed with "life".....that.........says it ALL! Take care......
Jennifer A Cascella
January 31, 2024
Dr C as we all called you, I had the immense privilege of working with you for well over 20yrs as a nurse in the NICUAnd what a privilege it was!!! The comfort you gave to not only your patients but everyone around you will never be forgotten!!! God be with you now!!!
Jennifer A Cascella
January 31, 2024
God be with you Dr C, I had the immense privilege of working with you for over 20yrs as a nurse in the NICU. You will never know how many lives you changed!!! God be with you!!! Jennifer A Cascella
Liz Daly
January 29, 2024
Dear Cerullo family,
He was an amazing man and doctor and I am eternally grateful to him for removing my brain tumor 23 years ago. I am sending big hugs and prayers to you all and should be proud that he touched so many people's lives in so many good ways. RIP Dr. Cerullo and God Bless. Liz Daly and family
Natalia Galvan
January 27, 2024
Dear Whitney and family,
There are no good words. Sending love and prayers from all of us.
-Natalia Galvan and family
Don Girard
January 27, 2024
Hi my name is Don Girard. Lenny and I have been friends through grade school, Jr high, and high school. He lived at 548 Lincoln Street, and I lived at 561. We walked to school together every day. He played the accordion, and I played the clarinet. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I am proud of all he has done to make the world a better place. God Bless
Yadira Martell
January 27, 2024
Very fond memories of Lenny, clipped my first aneurysm at his side and it was smooth as butter; just like him. RIP my friend. God bless
Leslie Topus
January 26, 2024
Dearest Cheryl, Lauren, Mohamed, Whitney & Danny,
We are so saddened to learn of Lenny's passing. Not a finer man out there. Lenny´s smile & laugh were infectious and you could never feel more welcomed & loved in his presence. Each person he touched was impacted by him. Lenny was larger than life & always drew you into his space in the kindest way. I feel lucky to have been in his gentle orbit and treasure him in every way. May Lenny´s name be a blessing. Our live, the Topus Family( Leslie, Sarah & Hannah) & Linda Shafran.
Marie Mahon
January 25, 2024
I worked as a nurse with Dr Cerullo in the spinal cord ICU in the 1980´s . He was so amazing and well respected.
Joan Anzia
January 25, 2024
Dear Cheryl and family:
My heart goes out to all of you - Len's passing is a loss to so many people! He lived a remarkably full life, and gave so much to others. He was not only a friend and colleague, but he saw me as a patient years ago for what turned out to be a viral optic neuritis. I'll never forget his love of his family, cooking, and a terrific sense of humor!
Carol DiFrisco
January 24, 2024
Dear Cheryl and Family,
Len and my husband Dominic knew each other very well and for many years. Their conversations were spirited, whether the topic be referring friends for a second opinion or discussing the nuances of Italian cuisine. Len was so kind, patient, intelligent, and was the perfect gentleman. He was larger than life professionally and personally. May beautiful memories of your lives together warm your hearts forever. My sincerest condolences.
Carol DiFrisco
Faith Score-Rago
January 24, 2024
Dear Cerullo Family, your Father was an amazing person! He performed surgery on me on 1996. He was so profoundly astute in his ability to heal me. I´m am forever grateful to him and CINN. He was so kindhearted and supportive to me and my family! I am still crying! May he Rest peacefully in Peace!
Peter & Veronica Neill
January 24, 2024
Our son Simon, age 12 was diagnosed with a bleed in his brain in 1989. Dr. Cerullo was recommended through a friend and when he viewed the Cat Scans he called us to say he was 99.9 peercent certain it was an AVM deep down in Simon's brain. Dr. Cerullo carried out the surgery and repaired the malformation and gave us back our son. He even took time out to bandage Simon's head before his first school basketball game after surgery and stayed in the building to watch him play. We will always be grateful to him. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Peter & Veronica Neill, Ireland
Casimir Jewgieniew.
January 24, 2024
Took care of my brain tumor in 1989.He would come and talk to us at our brain tumor support group at Colombus hospital
Ben K
January 24, 2024
You helped me a lot Dr C. Thank you RIP
Ellen Pinsky
January 23, 2024
I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Cerullo when I was a teacher in River Forest, IL. I had Katie in both junior kindergarten and first grade and found her to be an exceptional child. Both Dr. Cerullo and his wife were always gracious to me and I felt honored to be invited to their house for lunch. Dr. Cerullo also came to my first grade classroom and talked to my class about the human brain. What a wonderful man! I know that he was a great teacher who will be missed by many.
Anthony Sinopoli
January 23, 2024
In 1983 Dr. Cerullo performed brain surgery on my father. Our family was very worried how it would turn out. And then Dr Cerullo came into the surgical waiting room with a big smile on his face, and we were relieved before he even said anything. What a presence he had. Thank you Dr. Cerullo.
Susan Carsello
January 23, 2024
I will always be grateful for Dr. Cerullo and the team at Columbus Hospital CINN. I was diagnosed with a large brain tumor 4 weeks after the birth of our second son. Our older son was two years old. I felt like the whole staff rallied around a young mother who desperately wanted and needed to recover to raise her kids and see them grow up.
I believe Dr. Cerullo saved my life and was instrumental in caring for me so I could put it all behind us and move forward and lead a productive happy life. He would always get a kick out of when I told him my mom prayed for him every day in thanksgiving for his expertise and for God to give him strength so he could help other people.
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Cerullo family and deep thanks for the wonderful nuerosurgeon that he was A genuine life saver.
Susan Carsello
Cheryl (Jorgie) Mahony
January 23, 2024
I started working for Len back in 1978 at Northwestern Faculty Foundation of Northwestern Memorial Hospital. I was fortunate to have worked for and with him for 35 years. He was generous, compassionate, a great surgeon, a true visionary and a dear friend. His passing has left a huge hole in the hearts of the many who knew him, but he will never be forgotten! My prayers are with the family and my sincerest condolences.
Molly Breen
January 23, 2024
I am saddened to hear of Len´s passing. Our family holds so many happy memories of life together in River Forest. My sincere condolences to Cheryl and family. He is remembered fondly.
Molly Breen
Adiat Abiodun-Ewuosho
January 23, 2024
Dr Cerullo was a great man and a wonderful leader. He was such a good boss he was a people person. The world lost a great neurosurgeon. My condolences to the family.
Rest in peace my boss.
Thank you for all you did
Adiat Abiodun Ewuosho
Michael Miller
January 22, 2024
I was a patient of Dr. Cerullo and I will forever be grateful to him for being such a kind, patient, and intelligent human being. When I sat in the room with him, he always made me his equal. I never felt less than. We have lost a great one.
My deepest sympathies to the entire Cerullo Family.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Patty Armstrong
January 22, 2024
In 1983, my first job out of nursing school was at Northwestern. Dr. Cerullo was in the lounge talking on the the phone with his children. In the kindest, most fatherly way, he said he loved them and missed them. I had just watched this skilled man operate on someone's brain and then be the most down to earth human being....no matter who was listening. My heartfelt condolences to Dr. Cerullo's family.
Robyn Strauss
January 22, 2024
This news is devastating! I am just heartbroken. He was my doctor, friend and confidant. Not only did Dr. Cerullo help me through some of the toughest years of my young life, but he gave me faith when my mom fell ill. I will always remember our dinners to Acanto... Lots of great wine, conversations and heart to heart talks. I am at a loss. Love you, Cerullo
Carl Burdinie
January 22, 2024
Dr Cerullo was a wonderful physician and a most kind employer. I worked with him at CINN and he was always so warm and welcoming. My condolences to his family
Linda Lucchese
January 22, 2024
I am very sorry to hear about Len. Prayers being sent your way to you and the girls.
Lee Domanico
January 22, 2024
As the former CEO of Columbus Cabrini Medical Center, I had the pleasure of working with Len. He was a remarkable physician and person. I feel fortunate to have been both a colleague and friend of his. May he rest in peace.
Maria Smith , daughter of Angela Schroeder
January 22, 2024
In June of 1985, my Mother suffered a brain aneurysm rupture. She was rushed to a local hospital and given last rites. We found out about Dr Cerullo through a friend, and made contact with his team . Even under the most dire circumstances , he accepted her as a patient, and gave her unprecedented ( in our experience) care. She became stable enough to undergo surgery using the Gamma Knife , and it was a great success. She is alive today , only because of Dr Cerullo. I´m sure there are thousands of these stories, but wanted to let you know that our family has prayed for him daily since we met, and how very, very saddened we were to hear of his passing. Thank you to his family for sharing such a great man with all of his very fortunate patients.
Michael Mrozek
January 22, 2024
I am a patient of Dr. Cerullo's team of doctors. Throughout the many hospital stays I encountered, I'll always remember Dr. Cerullo entering my room during rounds with the team of doctors and checking up on my well being and then personally consulting my doctor. His smile said it all and reassured me that everyting was all right. Nearly 3 dozen operations and 40 years later, I can attest to his superiority in the field of neuroscience.
Beverly Bloom
January 22, 2024
I have never forgotten him. He operated on my husband in 1979 and became a friend as well. Four years later my husband performed as a clown at his children's birthday party. May his passing be a blessing.
Nancy Hart
January 22, 2024
My heart is heavy.
I met Dr. Cerullo, first as a patient,
and then socially at Philander´s, in
1981 and 1983, respectively.
Dr. Cerullo shared with me that I was his first patient that he used laser surgery to repair a dislocated
C3, C4, C5 neck injury. I was awestruck with his simple, yet commanding demeanor in his attempt to explain the procedure.
I was truly honored to meet Dr.Cerullo, again, this time socially
at Philander´s. I introduced myself
and he readily shared with the group that I was his first patient
that he used laser surgery to repair
my injury. My friends were extremely impressed with this world renowned surgeon and the
ease withwhich he interacted with
everyone present.
I feel honored to have known Dr.
Cerullo. He truly embraced life and
everyone and everything he encountered.
My condolences to the Cerullo family, he was extraordinary.
Fondly,
Nancy Hart
J Delneky
January 22, 2024
As a patient and a colleague, Dr Cerullo will be remembered by me as a brilliant physician and heartwarming friend.
Dr J Delneky
Arlene Jarzab
January 22, 2024
Len treated everyone, not just his patients, with compassion and respect; he had an amazing sense of humor.
When a childhood friend of my husband´s was diagnosed with a brain tumor, I reached out to Len. The friend was living in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Len was in Chicago; but Len contacted the surgeon to consult and offer his expertise
After successful surgery, Len called me at home on Christmas Eve to deliver the good news himself. That´s the kind of person he was. I will never forget his kindness.
He was an amazing person with an amazing family. I was so lucky to be considered a friend.
Carol Fiorito
January 21, 2024
Len was nothing short of magnificent.
What his obituary doesn't say is how funny he was
A great sense of humor and his huge capacity to love.
He adored Cheryl and his girls.
He love to cook. I owned one of his favorite restaurants, Philander's
He would bring me recipes. A few times
he would go in the kitchen and show my cooks how to make something.
My prayers are with Cheryl and his girls.
Carol Fiorito
Carol Fiorito
January 21, 2024
A magnificent man. He was a friend, and an incredible doctor. He would see patients that other doctors gave up on.
People, I never met would call me and ask if I could get them an appointment with Len. Twice, he removed brain tumors for people that other Surgeons wouldn´t. He gave these people an extra year or two of life. I brought family and friends to him and he saved them from getting unnecessary surgery. He was a great diagnostician. A lover of food he´d bring recipes to my restaurant, Philander´s, and I´d have the kitchen staff prepare the dish for him. Once,I let him cook in Philander´s. I have so many fond memories of Len.
What I thought highest of him was his capacity to love.
He adored Cheryl and his girls.
Love,
Carol Fiorito
Robert A Ruggiero, MD
January 21, 2024
Our fathers were cousins
And my father worked for his father in his electrical supply store in Hazleton.
I knew his parents and older sister as I was growing up in the community.
I left the area to pursue my career in medicine and along the way I became aware of Dr Leonard from relatives, press clippings and professional literature.
To my dismay we never connected professionally or personally but I always felt a family relationship.
My deepest condolences to his family, friends and patients.
Rest in Peace Doctor you will be missed.
Robert A Ruggiero, MD
HHS 1956
Sheila C.
January 20, 2024
Rest in Peace, Dr. Leonard Cerullo
We recently received the sad news that Whitney, one of our cherished adopters, has lost her father, Dr. Cerullo. He was a distinguished neurosurgeon, renowned for his pioneering work in incorporating lasers into neurosurgical procedures. Whitney generously connected us with her father when I needed insights on brain tumors and radiation treatments for my personal dogs. Dr. Cerullo was not only immensely knowledgeable but also kind, generous, and always willing to help. It was truly an honor to have known him and benefited from his expertise. During this challenging time, my thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with Whitney and her family as they mourn this significant loss.
With Love,
Sheila & The Fuzzy Pet Foundation (TFPF)
Laura Raimondi Boffa
January 19, 2024
He would call our house to speak with my dad and always say,"What´s cookin´´?" My father, Anthony, and mother, Giovanna, and our family loved him and his family very much. My condolences.
Carol Cauley
January 19, 2024
The very best brother in all the world now sits with the angels as he watches us from heaven. God be good to you as He always has been, dear. So much love, Carol
Elvira McMahon
January 19, 2024
To Cheryl and family and my dear cousins John and Carol our deepest sympathies
Our mother Carmella was so very proud of her nephew that she keep the attached article...it is now on its way to Carol with much love from cousins Ve McMahon, Jim Reap and Robert Reap
John Cerullo
January 19, 2024
I have far too many wonderful memories of Lenny to even begin recording them here. Suffice it to say that he was a great brother, a great friend, a great doctor, a great guy. He leaves a hole in the world the size of the Grand Canyon.
Mark Devens
January 19, 2024
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Dr. Cerullo many years ago at CINN Columbus Hospital. I never knew someone who could fit so much in a day and always take time to personally sit down with you for a chat. A great doctor, and an even greater man. A giant who dwelt among us.
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