Leonard George Barbieri Jr.

Leonard George Barbieri, Jr.
Leonard George Barbieri Jr., 78, of Hamden passed away at Coachman Square in Woodbridge on December 1, 2025. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Maureen (Murphy) Barbieri of Hamden with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Known to his family and oldest friends as "Butch," he was born in New Haven on July 10, 1947 and was the son of the late Leonard G. Barbieri and Sylvia (DelVecchio) Barbieri. He was predeceased by his sister Lucia Jewell and leaves behind his brother David Barbieri of Meriden. He was the loving father of Daniel Barbieri of Bethany and Megan Case and her husband Mark of Hinesville, Georgia. He was the loving grandfather to Jade, Mandy, Elisabeth, Ryan, Clare and Jemma and great-grandfather to Nash. After high school graduation, he went on to earn a Master's Degree from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven. Leonard worked for the State of Connecticut at the Department of Corrections for many years. He served as a parole officer, the Chief of Parole, Warden, and Deputy Commissioner. He believed strongly in reform and helping disadvantaged youth. He was an instrumental part of the community aspect of helping inmates develop lifelong skills upon their release. After retiring from the Department of Corrections, he continued his service as a teacher of Criminal Justice at local colleges. He worked at the New Haven Job Corps and the Juvenile Detention Center in addition to counseling student athletes at his alma mater SCSU. He was always trying to make a difference in people's lives, and he was always available when a helping hand was needed. Friends and family may call on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home at 3105 Whitney Avenue in Hamden. His procession will leave the funeral home for a Mass of Christian burial at St. Rita's Church at 1620 Whitney Avenue in Hamden at 11:30 a.m.. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery at 3110 Whitney Avenue in Hamden immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to www.als.org to support ALS research and finding a cure.