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Leonard Elting Obituary
Leonard Elting, 92, a resident of Eastchester for 43 years died on October 7, 2013. Born in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Sol and Rose Elting. Leonard served in the United States Navy during WW II and was in the front lines of the Invasion of Normandy. On June 13, 1971, he married his love Barbara in Tarrytown, NY and they have been inseparable ever since. Leonard had a passion for painting and painted many of the artworks found in his home. He was a gentle and kind man who "talked softly and carried a soft stick". Leonard fully enjoyed life and loved to travel, particularly to his second home in Las Cruces, New Mexico to be with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Barbara, daughters Ellen Elting and Dianne (Larry) Mitchelson, grandchildren Randy (Sue) Mitchelson and Kristopher (Jacqueline) Mitchelson, nieces Karen (Ted) Samuelson and Sandi (Garret) Brooks, nephew Stephen (Nancy) Saffer and brother-in-loves Dr. David (Janet) Sachs and Dr. Barry Sachs. Leonard was predeceased by his sister Annette Saffer.
Funeral Service 1pm Tuesday (Today) Sinai Free Synagogue, 550 North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10552.
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October 8, 2013
Dear Barbara:
Thank you for bringing Len into my life.
I will miss him terribly.
Love you both always,
Michael
Kate Fairchild
October 8, 2013
Dearest Barbara, I am saddened to here of Len's passing. He is at total peace now. He was my bud! May you now find the peace in your heart to go on. Take care, Kate
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