Leonard C. Aniello

1952 - 2021

Leonard "Lenny" Charles Aniello, 69, of Hartford, beloved husband for 35 years of the late Tracey Jacobsen-Aniello, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford on April 27, 1952, he was the son of the late John G. and Cleo (Madere) Aniello. Lenny grew up in Hartford and was a 1970 graduate of Weaver High School and a 1973 graduate of Yale University. He was a successful entrepreneur and owner of Aniello Associates for over 30 years. He enjoyed golfing with his sons and friends, as well as his buddy Ken, and taking cruises with his family. He was a "Trekkie" and an avid reader of Scientific American, Smithsonian and Issac Asimov. Lenny was entertained weekly by the antics of his younger grandchildren, Rob, Nick and Sarah and never outgrew his love of toys. A devoted father and grandfather, Lenny will be forever missed by his three children, Josephine C. Aberle and husband Jeffrey, William Jacobsen and wife Barbara and Peter Jacobsen and wife Susana and his seven adored grandchildren who brought him so much joy, Rob, Nick and Sarah Aberle, Kalia and Adam Jacobsen and Jessica and Samantha Jacobsen. He is also survived by two brothers, John F. Aniello and wife Laura and Christopher Aniello and wife Jane; two nieces, Marianne Farretta and Nancy Vinick-Pond and one nephew, Jesse Vinick. In addition to his wife and parents, Lenny was predeceased by his son, Robert M. Aniello. "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry"-Mark Twain The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday (August 30) from 4-6 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. The family has requested that all attendees please wear masks. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations in Lenny's memory may be made to the ACLU of Connecticut, 765 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105 or online at https://action.aclu.org/give/ct-tribute-gift-donation. To share a memory of Lenny with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.