Leonard "Leni" Wolfenson

Leonard "Leni" Wolfenson obituary

Leonard "Leni" Wolfenson

Leonard Wolfenson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenwich Village Funeral Home on Mar. 12, 2026.
Leni Wolfenson was born in Brazil in October 16, 1955 to Lili Stern and Jose Wolfenson.

Leni loved to cook and was as an incredibly creative chef as he was creative in so many other ways.

He owned a printing business with his life and love partner Dolores. Leni was extremely admired by his clients who appreciated his ability to design, execute and enhance their projects.

He loved music from opera to jazz and would sing while making delicious meals for family and friends.

Leni is survived by Dolores as well as his cousins Sonia Sternin in Uruguay and Sergio who lives in Sweden and also Stephen, Joanne and Erica, as well as dear and cherished friends. Leni was predeceased by his nephew Vincent.

A viewing will be held on

Friday, March 13 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM at The Greenwich Village Funeral Home,

199 Bleecker St. in New York City.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Leni's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Greenwich Village Funeral Home

199 Bleecker St, New York City, NY 10012

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