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Leonard Antinozzi Obituary
Leonard (Lenny) Blace Antinozzi of Woodbridge, CT died unexpectedly of a heart attack on September 29th at the age of 62. He was the loving husband of Ellen (EJ) Gimple Antinozzi for 34 years, who loved him more than anything. Lenny was an active member of the Derby Fire Department for 47 years with the Storm Engine Company #2 where he served as Captain for 3 years. He was also a drill master of the Derby Fire Training School. Lenny graduated from the University of New Haven where he received a degree in Occupational Safety and Health. He was the facilities manager at Consolidated Industries, Cheshire, CT. He loved tinkering and brought it to a high art. He was known to all as a gentleman farmer raising goats and chickens, driving his tractor and taking his children, nieces and nephews for rides around the property. Lenny is survived by his loving children, Catie of Woodbridge, Michael and Michael's fiancee Lisa of Boston, MA, his beloved twin brother Joseph (Joe) and his wife Anne Marie, and his niece Nicole of Woodbridge, CT. He will be missed greatly by the entire Gimple family. Lenny was lucky to have an amazing group of supportive friends, who meant the world to him. Words cannot express the depth to which he will be missed by his wife and children. Friends are invited to greet Lenny's family on Tuesday, October 1 from 5 to 7 pm in the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St., Derby. On Wednesday, his funeral service will be held in the parlor at 11 am. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Peter Cemetery, Derby. Memorial contributions may be made to the Storm Ambulance Corps, 151 Olivia St., Derby, CT 06418. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.adzimafh.com.
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October 2, 2019
I have known Lenny as a co-worker at Cidra and also as a friend. We stayed in touch after Cidra. I always enjoyed our conversations, his passion for his beliefs. He was a good man, loved his family. This news is very shocking to me. I will miss him. My thoughts to the family.
Ashok
Job Well Done Lenny Len- Forever in my Heart
Pia Gero
October 2, 2019
EJ, Catie and Michael, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Husband, Father, Farmer and Friend. Lenny was the consummate family man even at workanyone that knew him, knew how much he loved, honored and enjoyed his family life. The Family that lived inside the house of coursebut also the growing family outside
I feel truly blessed to have been part of his work Family at Honeywell for over 8 years. More blessed that it seemed twice as long. Lenny Len (as I affectionately called him) was a man of many talents. So much more than the most dependable, conscientious and knowledgeable Facilities Manager. I leaned on him for many things including his literally, technical writing and meticulous graphic design skills. But most importantly, I leaned on him as a friend. He was a kind and caring friend. I will miss hiding in his office for coffee breaks where he entertained me with his interesting diatribes or cheered me up with family stories and lines from Get Smart. I won't miss rolling around on his office floor with my first kidney stone (hopefully my last) but couldn't imagine being that vulnerable in a safer place. I will miss knowing I could call him anytime to be rescued from a stormliterally. I will miss his loyalty and support and just for being that ornery uncle you couldn't help but to Love. I will miss hearing him call me Chief ..for which I was truly honored.
I will miss YOU Lenny Len! Rest in Power and Peace. Be easy on the other Angels
Prayers for strength and healing for the entire Family at this very sad time.
Bev Dwyer
October 2, 2019
I worked with Lenny quite a few years ago. Oddly enough I was just speaking of him just three days ago when I gave a friend some advice that he had told me. He called it the 36 hour rule. It was to curb impulse buying. So if after 36 hours you still wanted or thought you needed something then go for it. I used this advice on both myself and my daughter although it didn't work as well on her.
It is amazing how something you learn from a person can stay with you. Lenny was that type of person. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Tim Orlie
October 1, 2019
I had the great privilege to have known and worked with Lenny for a few years at Fire-lite in Northford CT. Lenny was an institution there, he treated that facility as if it was his own. Always at the ready for any facility or emergency issue at the site. Lenny touched so many peoples lives in a positive manner at the site, I know everyone misses him dearly. I especially enjoyed talking with Lenny several times a week not only about business, but also about his family and how proud he was of the lives they shared together. Such a gentleman, he truly enjoyed helping others whether a task or just some good old fashioned solid advice.
Lenny, you'll be missed my friend. May you rest in peace.
My condolences to the Antinozzi family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 1, 2019
EJ-Thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this very, very difficult time.
-Connie and Albert
Melody Dynowski
October 1, 2019
I am sorry to hear of Lenny's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him at Honeywell for several years. He always took pride in his work.
My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
September 30, 2019
I can't think of a day when I was in high school that Lenny wasn't with my father (Ed Cotter) or at our house visiting. Both he and Joe were a constant in our life back then and I have nothing but the best of memories. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace.
Jim Cotter
September 30, 2019
The staff of the Woodbridge Town Library sends our deepest condolences to Catie, EJ and all of your family and friends.
September 30, 2019
I grew up with Lenny in Derby, and I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
Joe Duggan
September 30, 2019
I am sorry to hear about Lenny's passing. We grew up together in Derby.
Joe Duggan
Michael Tassie
September 30, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Antinozzi family,
Tanya Branham
September 30, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Antinozzi Family on the lost of their loved one. I pray for comfort and strength to the family at this difficult time.
September 30, 2019
My sincere sympathies and prayers to his family. I am very sorry for your loss and I am very sadden to hear of his passing. I worked with him for many years. Last time, I saw him we talked about Tennessee. I am truly sorry to hear about his passing.
My condolences to you.
Stephanie Seymour
September 30, 2019
We are sending our sincerest thoughts and prayers to your entire family.We are truly saddened to hear of Lens'passing.
With much Love
The Kane family xo
September 30, 2019
To the Antinozzi Family,
I had the tremendous opportunity to work with Lenny at Honeywell on Fire-Lite Place. I was President for the business, but Lenny was CEO for our facility and that scrappy Facilities team! Lenny was full of class, charm and hard-working humility that made everyone smile and helped our office operate at a brisk, uninterrupted clip.
My favorite memory with Lenny was the myriad of snowstorms we got to work through. He would come into our office (mine and Reggie's, head of integrated supply chain) jumping the afternoon before, and keep us pulsed on the forecast hourly. For the big ones, we would hold con-calls late into the evening, making together sometimes the challenging decision to stay open or close in the interest of safety for our employees whom he fought to protect. But relished the challenge of keeping us open safely! The morning of "snow day" he was at his absolute best. No matter the snowfall's volume - 5 inches or 3 feet - nobody beat Lenny or that jeep into our remote parking lot in a remote neighborhood - no plow or nobody. Lenny and his jeep were always first. His first email report of road and parking lot conditions and cleanup began by 4AM! That first report would always read "well, I am here. And here is what I see...." The rest of the event had no chance against Lenny's preparedness and work ethic.
The rest of the tasks he met with similar charm, enthusiasm and earnestness. Fixing one of the 59 chillers on the roof that have long-out-lived their usefulness, shoveling/ picking huge drifts of ice that threatened to collapse our ceiling, and carrying that ice on giant tarps up to 300 yards from one side of the roof to a safe landing spot below, Lenny never let us down. I always remember that smile and his words, always saying something like "don't worry Boss, we got this." He never failed us.
I am not surprised to read in the Obituary what a family man, a farming man, a fire safety leader and an inspiration to you all that he was. Lenny was indeed an extremely outwardly centric person, concerned much more by the needs of others than himself. It was my pleasure to know him and work with him. The Rief family will hold you all and Lenny up in our prayers. My very best to you.
With sympathy,
Todd Rief
Atlanta, GA now; but forever a grateful tenant of "Lenny's building!"
Kim Marchitto
September 30, 2019
To The Antinozzi Family,
I am very sorry for your loss! I grew up with Lenny in Derby and was very saddened to hear of his death.
My condolences to all of you.
With Sympathy,
Kim (O'Brien) Marchitto
Nancy Del Giudice
September 29, 2019
I worked with Lenny at Honeywell and we all truly missed him when he left. My sincere sympathies to his family. He was a pleasure to work with and always spoke about how much he enjoyed his farm life and working with animals. I am truly sorry to hear about his passing.
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