Mr. Leonard "Lenny" Kallaur

UTICA – Mr. Leonard "Lenny" Kallaur, age 77, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Born on May 29, 1948, in Melkendorf, Bavaria, Germany, Leonard was the beloved son of the late Leonid and Leonila (Sokolowski) Kallaur. When Lenny was a baby, his family relocated to the United States and settled in the Utica area. He graduated T. R. Proctor High School in 1966, then went on to attend Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY, Mohawk Valley Community College, and lastly Utica College, earning his bachelor's degree in 1991. Over his professional career, Lenny worked for various manufacturing companies. Starting his career with Chicago Pneumatic, then Bendix Corp. (Lucas Aerospace), Library Bureau, Mele Manufacturing, and Ethan Allen Furniture in Boonville as an industrial engineer – a position in which he truly excelled and loved. When jobs in his profession no longer became available, he obtained employment with Securitas Security and St. Elizabeth's Hospital as a pharmacy transporter. The cornerstone of Lenny's life was his deep faith. He was a devout parishioner St. John of Kronstadt Russian Orthodox Church in Utica, selflessly giving of time, talents, and heartfelt love. Among his many services, he acted as an altar server and bell ringer until just a few years ago. From his first marriage to his former wife Galina, Lenny was blessed abundantly with three children. On February 22, 1987, he married the former Barbara Rivecca, who from that point on never left his side. Their hearts and minds were truly united as one. Lenny's life revolved around his family, God, and the church. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He possessed a great sense of humor, loved both church music, classical music, and Andrea Bocelli. FM Channel 89.5 was a constant and Lenny was familiar with the request line. Lenny is survived by his wife, Barbara; three children and their spouses, Tatiana and Frank Ferrone, Subdeacon Alexander and Marina Kallaur, and the Very Reverend Eugene and Katherine Kallaur; ten grandchildren; and siblings and their spouses, Eugene and Gail Kallaur, Tamara DeBernardis, the Very Reverend George and Tatiana Kallaur, and Peter and Michelle Kallaur. He held close to his heart the memory of his brother, Igor Kallaur, who tragically passed away in 1972. He is further survived by his in-laws, Nicholas and Marjorie Rivecca, Lori Rivecca, and Allan and Nora Rivecca; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins acknowledging the Kalavazoff, Pawlusik, Plonisch, and Trepatschko families. He was additionally predeceased by his Maternal grandparents of the Sokolowski family, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Nicholas and Dorothy (Brown) Rivecca; grandparents; daughter-in-law, Tatiana (Mitchell) Kallaur; son-in-law, Thomas Hanson; brother-in-law, Ronald DiBernardis; his great-niece Rylie Scott and cousin and best friend Igor Plonisch. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Very Rev. Archpriest Michael Taratuchin; Dr. Oleg Dulkin and his staff; Dr. Gregory Rorich and staff, and the wound clinic in Rome; Dr. Mario Carrillo; VNA; Nurses Samantha, and Klarissa at MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; and the nurses and doctors from Wynn Hospital, friends and neighbors Ray Hanrahan and his wife Marge, who recently passed, Eileen Fitzgerald-Bord, Sonny Cirasuolo, Georgianne and Pat Lisandrelli, Kim Glenn, and cousin, Steven Brown. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at St. John of Kronstadt Russian Orthodox Church, 1009 Conkling Ave. Memorial contributions in Leonard's honor may be made to St. John of Kronstadt Russian Orthodox Church, by mail to 1009 Conkling Ave., Utica, NY 13501; Rocor (Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia) online at www.fundforassistance.org/donate or by mail to P.O. Box 727, Glen Cove, NY 11542; or to a charity of your choice; envelopes will also be available at visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Leonard's funeral service and Rite of Burial, which will commence on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. May Lenny's memory be eternal. Christ is risen. This tribute to Lenny's life has been written by his wife, Barbara. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.