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1944
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Leonard Hess Obituary
1944 - 2021
Leonard Hess, 76 years young, passed away peacefully in a private home on April 15, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents Berthold and Irma Hess, brother-in-law Herbert Selig and nephew Glenn Selig. Survived by his dear sister, Lucille Selig; niece, Jill Lasman, her husband, Gary and their sons, Brian and Daniel; Charyn Selig, her son, Josh and daughter, Drew; as well as numerous cousins and friends. Leonard (Lenny, Len) was a well-loved son, brother, uncle and a cherished friend to many. He was the unofficial "Mayor of Westwood Road" in Columbus, Ohio, his street of residence for over 40 years. An ardent supporter of countless chairities and organizations, local artists and small businesses, he enjoyed trying, critiquing and recommending new culinary experiences throughout Columbus. He will be remembered always. Funeral services will be held at Eden Memorial Park in Mission Hills, CA. Contributions in Leonard's memory may be made to any worthy charity of your choice. *Please take a moment to share recollections of Lenny by photo, recordings, or in writing at epsteinmemorial.com and his cousin, Laurence Zimmermann will compile them for his funeral and legacy, and in the meantime "keep smiling".
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Ira Kaget
August 31, 2021
I first met Lenny when he was 18 years old, and have remained friends with him since then. We shared many happy moments and also sad ones. I am sorry for the loss. I will miss my friend.
Connie Argus
April 17, 2021
Lenny has been a unique and beloved friend of mine for what seems like a lifetime. For more than two decades we (along with equally dear friends like Mary Kay Jackson, Josie Cappel, Ann and John and more) had a cherished tradition of meeting at Nancy’s Diner on High Street for Saturday morning breakfasts to debrief our week, share our ups and downs and share plates full of hash browns, eggs, bacon and toast! Being in Mexico in the time of COVID, I’ve had no recent contact with Lennie and no idea what he was going through! Oh, what I’d give for just one more breakfast at Nancy’s with my buddy Lennie! Lennie, you will never be forgotten, I can conjure up your mumbles, your chuckles and your many kindnesses with no effort at all! You will be missed my friend! Please, if you can help fill in a few of the blanks or bring some closure, reach out! [email protected]
Ed Carr
April 17, 2021
He was a great friend for many years. I had the pleasure of selling him the house on Westwood when he first came to Columbus with Borden. He was a tough customer but we became good friends. RIP Lenny.
Jim Ford
April 16, 2021
Certainly a uni Q individual. I didn't know Lenny well or frequent his company often, but knew him through Ginger & Al and my deceased wife Shelby (she worked at Borden also). My condolences to Lenny's friends and family. I'm sorry I didn't have an opportunity to get to know him better.
Al Carfora
April 16, 2021
My heart is broken as I remember my "honorary" brother. Nobody had a bigger heart and nobody cared more about the people in his life than Lenny. The world will truly miss his smile and his presence in their lives.
RIP brother.
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