Leonard S. Sanna, a longtime resident of Hamden, passed away on November 8th, 2018 in Hamden, CT with his daughters by his side. Len was born February 4, 1929, in New Haven, CT to Angela Mazzara Sanna and Joseph Sanna. He graduated from West Haven High School in1948 and later attended photography school. Leonard served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired as Operations Supervisor with WTNH TV after 37 years of service. Mr. Sanna was a member of St. Stephen’s Church for many years, and he served on their parish council. Addition to his parents, Leonard was predeceased by his wife, Michaelena Asarisi Sanna, and his sister, Josephine Rubano. He leaves behind his daughters, Lisa Sanna of Wallingford, and Angela Burkholz and son-in-law Jeff of Northford. He is also survived by his two granddaughters, Chelsea Burkholz of Hoboken, NJ and Rachel Burkholz of Dedham, MA. Mr. Sanna especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a caring and helpful husband, dad and grandpa. He and his wife enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and many trips around New England. Hobbies included playing cards, watching movies, and cheering on the Red Sox. The family would like to thank the staff of Meadow Mills and VITAS Hospice for their compassionate care and support.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Tuesday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Devine Mercy Parish at St. Stephens’s Church, 418 Ridge Road, Hamden at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 pm. Donations may be sent in his name to VITAS Hospice, 199 Park Road Ext., Suite 102, Middlebury, CT 06762 or to Yale Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, P.O. Box 9812, 295 Congress Avenue, BCMM 436D, New Haven, CT 06519.
Angela, Jeff, Rachel and Chelsea,
We are so sorry for loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you Ang.
Love,
Jaime, Paul and Jonathan
Very found memories of Mr. Sanna (and Mrs.) from our one-if-a-kind neighborhood. Sending love.
I have such wonderful memories of Lenny. He was a kind, sweet man.
My thoughts and prayers to you all.
You are in my thoughts Angela. Peace to you and yours.
My love and prayers to Lisa and Angela
Joan Delaney
So sorry Lisa you are in my prayers.
Dear Angela. Lisa, Jeff. Chelsea & Rachel,
We are thinking od you all the time & wish you peace & comfort in the memory of a lovely man, a loving father & grandfather. The picture you chose captures his spirit. Our love to you today & always.
Lisa,
Alec and I are sorry for the loss of your father.
Dear Angela, Lisa and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.
May your hearts be at peace during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love,
MB
Thinking of your families at this sad time. We will always remember Len singing at the Benchmark Christmas parties .
May our loved ones rest in peace they are forever in our hearts .
Gods love and Peace
Lisa, Angela and Jeff, Deepest condolences on your loss.
Lenny was a good friend and neighbor, always had a good story to tell.
Take comfort that he is finally at peace.
Sorry that we will not be able to attend the service, since we are presently with family in Georgia.
God keep you in his care.
Sending my prayers and condolences to Lenny s family. He was my neighbor and I enjoyed watching him care for his yard in the spring and summer. I would come outside to say hello and he would always stop his lawn mower to give me a big hug. I will never forget his kindness and all the stories he shared about his family. Truly A Great Guy. May you Rest In Peace!