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Jason Leonard Obituary
Jason was born in Danbury CT, July 30 1970 He was the beloved son of the late Paul B. Leonard and Diane Pregler Leonard.
Jason spent his early years in New Milford, CT. He moved to Newtown, CT in 1986 and graduated Newtown High School in 1989. Jason was a jack of all trades and had many professions over the years, but he is most known and loved for having been "the Ice Cream Man " in the towns of New Milford, Sherman and New Fairfield before retiring in 2020.
Jason is survived by his sister Kim Oshman and husband Adam, his niece Megan Colleran, and nephews Thomas Lebert and Samuel Karhan. He also leaves behind his beloved cousins, Stephanie, Frank, Amber, and Jesse Pruchnik, as well as a menagerie of friends from all over the country.
Donations on his behalf can be sent to New Milford Social services or any pet rescue of your choice.
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Joyce Paparo
January 21, 2025
Kimberly
You won't remember me but I used to babysit for you and your siblings when you were little and yes you would speak for Jason. He was a very quiet child. My condolensce to you and may you find peace knowing he is no longer suffering.
Sincerely Joyce Parnell Paparo.
lori Vasquez
January 7, 2025
I met Jason in 2016 when he had his office at 2039 Dixwell Ave in Hamden he was so nice and he invited me to work with him, he was a very kind person with his costumers, i love that from him because he really care about them
Ill see you soon Jason, may the Lord comforted your family at this sad moment
Kimberly Arndt
December 29, 2024
My condolences to the friends & family. I knew Jason when I was much younger in life. When you grow up in a small town like New Milford, you kind of know who everyone is in school. Though we might not have been close friends, I knew of him. I just recently heard of his passing. Prayers of comfort surround you all.
Kimberly Arndt
Kim Oshman
December 20, 2024
My first memory of my brother was when I was 4 or 5. As a toddler he had the nickname (before Stew), Bam Bam. Like the Flintstones, he would knock anything over that was in his way, TV's, tables, and chairs. He also had a habit of waking up in the middle of the night and pulling up a chair to reach the freezer and would precede to eat anything frozen he could chew through. Can you believe Jason was also speech delayed??!! He had to do a year of speech therapy his kindergarten year. They discovered it was my fault, as I would always speak for him. We spent many, many many weekends at New Milford Hospital because he was always doing something, like jumping off buildings. I am so glad I was able to be here with you and hold your hand when you went to be with mom, dad and kris. I am going to miss you so very much but I am grateful you are out of pain. I love you, Jay.
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