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Leonard Okamoto Obituary

OKAMOTO, Leonard M. "Lennie", 63, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Peter and Anna Lee Cole Okamoto; and brother, Pete Okamoto. Lennie will be missed by his siblings, Mike Okamoto (Monika), Nonie Crostic (Scott), Nora Baldacci (Mike) and Lani Medina; many nieces, nephews, extended family and countless friends. No one was a stranger to Lennie. He had the uncanny ability to strike up a conversation with anyone he met. Although he faced many health issues over the years, they never stopped him from pursuing the next adventure or search for a great find. His most treasured finds were the true friendships he found with lifelong friends, Faye and Darnell, and Otis and Kathy. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Services will be private.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Feb. 3 to Feb. 10, 2021.

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Anne

February 7, 2021

I am so very sorry to just hearing of Lennie passing. He was a rock for me & a great friend. I feel blessed to have known him & he being a part of my life. He had the best smile & always made me laugh. I will truly miss him. Love you my friend until we meet again. My heart thoughts & prayers are with the family. He was one of a kind.

karen C.

February 5, 2021

RIP - You are now on the stairway to Heaven.. the 70's and 80's rocked!!!

Johnny Loving

February 5, 2021

To the family of Lennie i am so sorry for your lost ,Lennie was a great guy .my prayers are with you

Bonnie Hall Bryant

February 3, 2021

I'm so very sad to know of Lennie's sudden passing. He was such a great guy! Hard to believe it's been only a few short years we lost Petie. I have so many good memories from the holidays when the whole Hall family including Nanny and Pawpaw, uncles, aunts and many cousins would gather at the home place on Christmas night for a big meal and lots of love and fellowship I extend my deepest condolences to Lennie's entire family. We were cousins and I thought the world of Lennie I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you face these difficult days ahead.

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