Leonard Mason Danowski

Leonard Mason Danowski was lifted in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the age of 98. Loving husband of Gloria Rose (Groppi). Honored and loved Father of James, Robert (Patti), Mary Rose (James), Joseph (Martha), Diane (Luis), Thomas (Anne), Rev. William, Leonard G., Daniel, David and the late John. Beloved Grandfather of Gina, Zachary, Dann, Erika, Karl, Michelle, Greg, Angela, Luis Jr., Leonard P., Briccio, Vincent, Lilana, Concetta, Katrina, Thomas, Julia, Charles, Norman, Rita, George, Savannah, Shane, Delilah, and the late Jamie. Great-Grandfather of Angelina, Martina, Amaya, Bella, Deveraux, Xander, Axel, Sammy, Glorianna, Violetta, Alex, Lenore, Nolan, Frankie, Ariyah, Ahna, Jesse, Gabriel, Nora, River Rhiza and Laona. Great-Great-Grandfather of Elijah, Mariana and Cristiano. Preceded in death by parents Bruno and Anna Danowski, sisters and brothers Joyce, Edwin, Peter, Alice, Bernice, Leona and Larry. Survived by in-laws Fran Bolan (Groppi) and Thomas Groppi. Further survived by loving nieces Alice, Lois, Judy, Arlene and Dave, other relatives and friends.

Lenny enlisted in the US Navy voluntarily in June of 1945, immediately after High School Graduation, and served honorably as an aircraft mechanic.

Lenny was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved duck hunting, fishing, and camping. He instilled a love of nature in his family, taking his wife and 11 children on many camping trips to National and State Parks, most often in one tent. He found great pleasure in music, which he passed on to his children and grandchildren, inspiring several musicians within the family.

He was a longtime member of the local gun club and enjoyed reloading his own shotgun shells. In his later years, Lenny traveled widely-visiting Hawaii, fishing in Alaska, and touring Europe with his grandson Leonard. Together they explored London, Poland, and Spain, and journeyed across Italy from Verona through Tuscany to Lucca, a trip he made at the age of 80. In 2015, he fulfilled a lifelong wish of seeing Machu Picchu.

Dad and Grandpa was admired and respected by all who knew him. He left a lasting imprint on the lives of his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed, and his family finds comfort in knowing he and Mom now watch over them together with the Lord.

Visitation Friday, October 3, 2025 from 4PM to 8PM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Additional Visitation Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10AM to 11AM at St. Augustine of Hippo Church, 2350 S. Howell Ave.. Mass of Christian Burial to follow, at 11AM. Interment at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.