Leonard E. DeLoughery, Sr., 77, of Bradley Street, East Haven, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the loving companion of 30 years to Joan Boyce DeLoughery. Born in New Haven on March 7, 1934; son of the late James and Minerva Leonard DeLoughery. Leonard had worked as a mechanic for Chiarelli Transport Co.; had served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in Alaska; was a member of the American Legion and an avid collector of many things especially Coca-Cola toys. Father of Leonard DeLoughery, Jr., Deb (David) Smith, Eugene DeLoughery all of Waterbury and Alan (Grace) DeLoughery of Winsted. Step-father of Robin Lee Smith of Bridgeport, Jonathan Baird of East Haven, Leonora (Marian) Baird of West Haven and Ann Marie Lynch of East Haven. Brother of Jane Sinski of New Haven, Dennis (Barbara) DeLoughery of Wallingford, Eileen DeLoughery of West Haven and the late Minerva D’Andrea, James and Donald DeLoughery, Joyce Connelly. Also sixteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his grandson Anthony D’Agostino. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You†to the doctors, nurses and staff at the VAMC, West Haven.
Family and friends are invited to attend a mass of Christian burial on Tuesday morning, February 28th at 11:00 am in St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Ave., North Haven. There will be no visiting hours. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice.
To the love of my life, my soul mate, I am blessed that you came into my life and shared with me all the years that we have had together. I will cherish the precious memories that we have made, I miss you so very much, my heart will always belong to you. I love you forever and dream of the day we meet again in Heaven.
Words cannot describe the feelings and emotions when we lose someone we love.
Lenny was much more then someone; He was quick to help and give a hand when needed. He was a jokester though but when it came time to be down right serious he was that. I would love it when he told stories of how he used his pontiac lemans to push out a truck that got stranded in a great flood; Or how he would sit, watch and wave to the russians and how the russians would wave back during the Korean War. Lenny loved playing cards with my mom and grandparents. Also when my mom worked overnights at almars or howard johnsons he would sit there to make sure she was safe. Somethings I will never forget and a couple of them are how he took us kids on and we were a challenge though but he was up for it. Lenny got my sister and I our first game system (ATARI) and that was a big to do then; Oh yea he got me my very first guitar too. I guess what I am saying is Lenny was more then just a stepdad he was our dad and we love him and miss him. He was a good son too oh how he loved his mom. When it came time and my grandmother took ill; once again Lenny stepped up and did what he did best, he took care of my grandmother while my mom had to work. He was also the coolest popu i.e. grandfather too. Lenny who is son, brother, father, granfather, uncle, cousin, nephew, will always stay in our hearts and minds that he touched everyone no matter who you were in his life you always left with a piece of his wit and humor. We Love You And Thank You For All That You Have Given Us. You Will Always Be Forever In Our Hearts.
Often think of the great times we had on your weekly visits to our home. A most cherished memory. RIP Uncle Lenny, we will miss you.
RIP Uncle Lenny. My condolences to everyone he leaves behind. He was a very kind man, and always a pleasure to be around.
Popu, I love you so much, I am so thankful for everything you have done for me. You gave me so much and not ever expected anything but my love and respect. I cant thank you enough for all you have taught me. You are my Popu, I miss you with all my heart.
I Love You Forever and Always,
Amanda
Deb,David and Lisa,My Thought’s and Prayer’s are with your Family.Another Angel is watching over you.R.I.P. Len. XXXOOO
To all of Lenny’s family-I am so sorry for your loss. To Lee- you were right there for me when my step-father died. I will never forget it. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do for you. Love ya.
Lenny,
I will miss you so very much and I am thankful that you were in my life and for everything that you have done for me and my family. You were so much more than my Step Father; you were my Dad, my friend and my confidant.
Thank you so very much for everything you have taught me, given me and have done for me over the years. We will all miss you dearly, and you will forever be in my heart.
Love Always,
Annie
Popu, I miss you so much and can’t understand why you had to leave us so soon, but I guess you were needed in Heaven. I will always keep you in my heart, and I know you are watching over us. I will always remember the good times we had together and all that we have shared.
Love always and forever,
Ashley
Sorry to hear about Uncle Lenny, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love lives on forever in each memory and thought of the special ones who meant so much and the happiness they brought.
Love lives on forever—It will never fade away—For in our hearts, our loved ones are with us everyday.
We will miss you. Rest in Peace. xx
Deb, Dave and Lisa: Please know you are always in our thoughts and prayers. We will be thinking of you and your family.
To all of Lenny’s family-I am so sorry for your loss. To Lee- you were right there for me when my step-father died. I will never forget it. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do for you. Love ya.
RIP Dad, you will be forever in my heart. You were my protector, you are my angel up above now. You touched my life in so many times I thank you for that. I am sad that you are gone to Heaven now but I know that you are with all your family now and you are no longer suffering. However I am going to be selfish and say that I wish that you were here to spend more time with, more talks on the phone, more trips to the Casinos and whatever we decided to do. I Love you and will never forget you. Kisses and Hugs from me to you. xoxoxoxo
Dear Lenny,
As usual, I am the last to sign this guestbook, as I truly didn’t know it existed, that put aside, I want to share with all, that as the only true man I could sincerely call “Dad”, I will miss you with all my being. You, for so long, were able to bring a smile to my face, especially when I was feeling down, and you always seemed to know, with the perfect joke, gag, or (at times) off color ways to get to my funny bone, when even I didn’t think this was possible. I truly felt completely helpless the early morning when God called you away. The paramedics and hospital staff at Yale worked feverishly to bring you back to us, but it was not in God’s plans. I am so positive that the strength and determination, you showed me over the years, overcoming the near impossible, always inspired me to try harder also. You are so much missed, still today, I expect you to come around the corner, asking me “Hey John-Boy, how’s it hanging” with that sometimes mischievous, yet always contagious smile, that was uniquely you. The mountains you overcame, and never gave up, will fill my memories of you forever. I pray that you are comfortable now, as you had comforted and affected so many others over your lifetime. I will always miss you, and thank you for allowing me into your life, close enough to call you “Dad” and you called me “son”, and know that we both meant it…Love always, your “son” Jonathan