Leff LaHuta

Great influence in my life. Leff counseled me during my difficulties with stammering. Leff was a great communicator and a compassionate person. He wanted me to participate with the debate team to assist with my stammering. It was a great experience. Because of Leff's encouragement, I was able to conquer my stammering and have lived a wonderful life due to Leff's talents and encouragement. I will never forget him and I am sorry I did not get to see him before he passed. A great man that, I am sure, influenced many students like myself.

Lorraine, the way you spoke of Leff, as well as your grin when you did so, was always so beautiful. Wishing all I can to you and your beautiful family, always.

Fellow student at Curtis High School, Staten Island, N.Y. He was gentleman and a scholar.

Sending Lorraine, David and the extended family our deep sympathy and healing thoughts.

Dear Lorraine and family
Sending you love and condolences as you mourn Leff. What a rich heritage he has left on this planet with all of you
God bless..... CarolJ

We all know the wonderful, gentle, kind and loving man that Leff was but the outstanding thought to me is (you are right David) Lorraine & Leff's Love Story....never told but was always constant. 49 years ago I witnessed the deepest, heartwarming love and commitment of all time....their marriage. To me, I look back on it and address it as "The Notebook" first told in reality...!!!

Mr.LaHuta was the most positively influential teacher in my life. He saw my potential and he cultivated it. He was the personification of a great educator. Condolences to Lorraine, Evan and David.

Our heartfelt condolences to Lorraine and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Mr Lahuta.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family. We were privileged and blessed to have been in the company of Leff. We will always remember his wit, his humor, his stature. Rest in Peace Leff. The heavens will welcome you with open arms.

I was saddened to read of Mr. LaHuta's passing, but it was nice reading about his many accomplishments, most of which I never knew. I was fortunate to have taken his English classes in Port Richmond High School. I graduated in 1980, but only because of him. I mean that literally. I had many good teachers, but Mr. LaHuta really cared about his students. He took things to heart. I owe my love of writing to him. Thank you, Leff.

We are saddened by the news of Leff's passing, Our sympathies go out to all of the family. We enjoyed working with Leff and socializing with all of the family.

My heart is with you all. I am so grateful to have Leff as a part of our family and will cherish the many memories we share.