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All Tommy's patients were extremely important to him (although it was the little puppies he most enjoyed), and spending time visiting with their owners was particularly satisfying to him. Tommy took great pleasure and pride in sharing his knowledge and experience, spending many years instructing future veterinarians, and conducting research at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Tommy touched the lives of thousands through his work.
As much as Tommy enjoyed practicing and teaching veterinary medicine, cattle farming, and gardening, most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his four grandchildren. Tommy shared his joy, and will be remembered for his caring and generous heart, easy laugh, and grace. Tommy was always kind, seeing the good in people and life. His favorite saying was "Be like the leaf floating on the river." His gentle, friendly spirit will be deeply missed.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, Tommy is survived by their daughters Christina (DeLaughter) of Hernando, MS, and Jogee (Detchemendy) of Little Rock, AR, and four grandchildren. Also surviving Tommy are his fraternal twin brother, Dr. James Lenarduzzi, of Beeville, TX, and older brother Dr. Roland "Lanny" Lenarduzzi, of Alvin, TX.
Tommy was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Starkville, MS. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m., Scott Funeral Home, Alvin, TX; burial to follow at Manvel Cemetery, Manvel, TX.
Memorial gifts can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.
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Michael Deming
September 13, 2024
Tom and Barbara were our across the street neighbors growing up. They were wonderful friends and Tom always had a good Aggie joke and a big smile. Tom took extra special care of all his animal patients and really loved our cats. I remember they gave me the famous band The Cars "Drive" album to me for my 13th birthday. It opened a whole new world of music to me. I'm so sad to hear of his passing but all I have is great memories of him and the Lenarduzzis.
John Mayfield III (class of 2005)
September 13, 2024
What a special guy! He always had a smile on his face and was so kind to all of his students. He was/is one of my all time favorite faculty. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He left a lasting legacy that should make his family proud.
Jeb Cade
September 13, 2024
Dr. Leonarduzzi was a great man, teacher, and mentor. His kind and caring demeanor was appreciated not only by his clients and patients but also by the students whose lives he touched. He was my inspiration for wanting to help exotic critters. Dr Leonarduzzi was an epic story teller and anytime he was teaching he would share a pertinent story or two. It always made the lesson more meaningful. I´ve done my best to carry on that tradition when I speak to veterinary students. He was a true veterinary legend.
Robert Meyer
September 13, 2024
I always enjoyed working together with Tommy on his exotic animal patients. Not many veterinarians will willingly see exotic pets and he always would. He will be missed.
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Sherrill Fleming
September 13, 2024
My favorite memory of Tommy was when I asked about a neighbor's rabbit that had started attacking her. Tommy shook his head and said "once a rabbit turns bad it stays bad." I have told that story many times and it still makes me laugh. Sherrill Fleming Morse
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