Brian Hoffman Leonard, 72, born to the late Ada (Hoffman) and Frank Leonard Sr. in New York City on December 21, 1951, died on Saturday June 8, 2024 in Sussex County, New Jersey, after a long illness.
Brian lived a loving and adventurous life in New York City, Culver Lake and Lafayette, New Jersey, Glover, Vermont and in a tractor trailer that he drove all over the USA.
Brian, beloved brother, awesome uncle and forever friend is already missed by his siblings; Martina (Fossum), Michael (Christy), Ada Thom Duffy (Mark Thompson), and Hilary Oak (Tem Noon); his former wife, Ilene Orlowski, and by many dear friends.
In addition to his parents, Brian was also predeceased by his brothers, Frank Jr. and Kevin; his nephew, Hart; and his partner, Lyn Spotswood.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated at Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, VT (https://breadandpuppet.org/donations) or to Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice, Fredon, NJ (https://karenannquinlanhospice.org/elementor-17750/).
Memorial Services are being planned at the Bread and Puppet farm in early August. Condolences to the family may be offered below.
