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Leonard SESSA Obituary
Leonard Sessa, 93, of Palm Beach and Manhattan, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, August 18, 2013, with his loving wife Sunny, at his side. Lenny was an enormously successful man who always lived La Dolce Vita. His success and his larger than life personality will be missed by all who knew him. Lenny always remembered his beginnings and was available to all who knew him for his sage advice and guidance. He was born in Brooklyn, the son of Sicilian immigrants. After working since age seven, he created a nationally recognized system of multi-level catering. His famous Leonard's of Great Neck, on Long Island, is still the standard in the catering industry. In 2004 he received an honorary doctorate in commercial sciences from St. John's University commemorating his achievements. In Palm Beach Lenny was heavily and very successfully involved in various real estate ventures. He owned and operated La Famiglia restaurant and Club L. Lenny loved Sunny. He also loved to sing, enjoyed great food, his cars and, of course, his shoes. He is survived by his children Leonard (Janine), Denise and Robert; his two grandchildren Virginia and Lee and his great grandchild Jackson. In Palm Beach, his Charities included The Kravis Center (Major Benefactor) and L.I.F.E. All those who have been to The Kravis Center would recognize Lenny and Sunny at front row center at many events. Sunny will always be thankful to those who made his last days peaceful and full of love. A celebration of his remarkable life and a chance to say "Arrivederci" to Lenny will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
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Annette Candiano
August 15, 2025
He was a great man and so was his wife Sunny always happy to see them both at Danny´s Shoe Repair RIP
Tony Hollis
August 15, 2022
Miss you Mr. Sessa. Loved working with you. And your Famous saying "Make the Deal" .
John D'Aguanno
August 31, 2013
I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of a great man. It was an honor and privelage to work for the family!
RICHARD HOLTSBERG
August 27, 2013
SUCH A GALLANT FIGURE WITH HIS BEAUTIFUL WIFE ON HIS ARM.....RIP AND CONTINUE WITH "LA DOLCE VITA"
Steven Sternick
August 27, 2013
Rip sir, I will always remember your wealth of knowledge and generosity.
J. W. Anderson
August 25, 2013
Sincere condolences from our family to Mrs. Sessa. Mr. Sessa was an honorable man. He will be missed by many.
August 25, 2013
A RAY OF SUNSHINE HAS LEFT PALM BEACH..... ALONG WITH OUR BELOVED FRIEND LENNY.
PATRICIA AND ROBERT CATTANI
Peter Margolin
August 24, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to Sunny and the family.Lenny was larger than life and will always be a part of those that knew and loved him.
Patrick DeSantis
August 23, 2013
With Sincere Sympathy
S K
August 22, 2013
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, you will be greatly missed within our office. From the girls "in blue". -SK
V Colombo
August 22, 2013
Always and forever - I love you more than words. Till we meet again.
Ardell Stoller
August 22, 2013
Lenny, You have the greatest smile and laugh and you are a businessman where your word was your word and agreements made with a handshake. I will always love and respect you for what you gave me during my years working with you. You will always be remembered.
Pat Mruczkowski
August 21, 2013
Sonny. I am so sorry to hear about Len.He was such a wonderful man and I was blessed and honored to have known him and have been able to be his hair dresser for as long as I had.I know he will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.~ Pat Mruczkowski
Daniel Catalfumo
August 21, 2013
Lenny it was a great pleasure to have talked to you and seen your smiling face wherever you were at. This candle represents you lighting up every room that you were in . You are missed by all our family at Danny's Shoe Repair and our prayers and sorrow are with you Sunny may God Bless you and your family.
Annette Candiano
August 21, 2013
"Sonny was so sorry to hear about your loss. I just loss my husband in April and I know how you must feel. It is rough but you have a lot of people around you and family how loved Lenny and you very much and that is what keeps you going. May God Bless and watch over you in your time of sorrow. Annette Danny's Shoe Repair
Sandy Pallot Klein
August 21, 2013
Sunny, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Lenny was a really great person and he will be missed very much.
My deepest sympathy to you and the family; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara and Lowell
Barbara and Lowell Levine
August 21, 2013
Lenny was and always will be,an unforgettable man. We spent quality time with Lenny and Sunny through the years and will never ever forget the unqualified caring and love They each gave to us . Lenny is a testament to the words,"truth" and "honor".We will miss him forever!!
Tony HOLLIS
August 21, 2013
This was a wonderful and honorable man . His word was his bond. I will miss you Mr. Sessa. Until we meet again and as he always use to say, "Ciao".
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