Lenyon A. Pitterson

An interesting fellow: Mr. Lenyon Anthony Pitterson was born on March 15, 1961 at Misercordia Hospital (Our Lady of Mercy) Bronx, NY. Love came to him in a tangible way when his parents Lillian Green (Virginia) and Fred (formerly Lenyon Fernando) Pitterson (Spanishtown, Jamaica, West Indies) made a love decision to adopt him during his first year of life. He was raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn by a former teacher/stay at home mom, member of the National Council of Negro Women and his dad who built things, drank homemade power drinks before they were popular, was 1st runner up Mr. Canada in the 1950's (body building). Lenyon was proud that his dad (a transit authority employee) worked his way through college to become a MTA civil engineer. His dad was a very stern taskmaster. He loved his parents. He was an only child but had a network of friendships - a brotherhood that in some cases spans over 4 decades years deep. A brilliant student, his dad envisioned him as a leader. Life has choices and Lenyon loved to make his own. There will be many people who will hear my version of this story and think some things should be added. So please discuss with others on this day, if you feel sorrow's pulse whether small or big.I'll add this: He loved many of you fiercely, secretly, angrily, and sometimes forgiving, author included. One of the greatest joys was to have grandchildren.

The road to wholeness oftentimes has lots of flowery images after the deep work of shelving, pulling up roots, digging down deep, gettting hurt by debris, so that what is planted is foundational strong enough to let life live. Being married to a Christian woman helped but what helped even more was giving God a chance himself. And he did this intentionally and in his own way.

Lenyon leaves behind a list too long for this page. His beautiful children, son, Lenny and daughter, Jackie. His wife, Alicia - through our marriage more love was added through sons Robert and Richard. Grandchildren, Danielle and Lenny whom he adored beyond measure, In-laws, Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Helen Miller, whom he called the "best in-laws in the world" - he was amazed at how they loved him even through rough times and never judged him harshly. He leaves three sister in laws, Robin, Jeanine and Gail Miller. And a multi-borough connection with people he loved. he loved, a loyal brotherhood that stayed true. Love fights for relationship - in this, we are glad. Personal thank you to Sterlings's children and Leo's son - you were loved by him too. Lenyon told me that he would go first and told me and Little Lenny to keep the costs low for his funeral.

The Message Bible talks about love in this way;

13-16 This is how we know we're living steadily and deeply in him, and he is us: He's given us life from his very own Spirit. Also, we've seen for oourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent his Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God's Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we've embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God.