Leonard Fafel

Leonard Fafel, 84, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chelsea, MA, he was the son of the late Evelyn and Samuel Fafel. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Eleanor Fafel. He is survived by his daughter, Jodie (Jonathan) Sorkenn of River Edge, NJ and his son, Steven (Alyssa) Fafel of Swampscott, MA. He was the beloved Papa Lenny to his grandchildren, David (Alexis), Alison and Rachel Sorkenn and Sasha and Dylan Fafel. He is also survived by his siblings, Bernard Fafel and Arlene Schwartz as well as Eleanor’s siblings, David (Judi) Locke and Barbara (Dennis) DuBois, who were like brothers and sisters to him. Also, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He leaves behind his devoted companion, Judith Fox who became a loving member of the family.

Leonard grew up in Chelsea, MA and graduated from Chelsea High School. He graduated from Bentley College with a degree in accounting. He worked as a controller for a large local retailer and then became the budget and personnel director for the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department and later founded and grew a successful CPA practice over the past 30 years.

He was an avid coin collector, was active in planning his high school reunions, enjoyed investing in real estate, spending time in Florida, enjoyed playing Bocce, but most of all he cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren and extended family.

Leonard was known for his kind, gentle and caring nature. He cherished and valued his family to whom he gave unselfishly and lovingly. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

A funeral service for Leonard will be held at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin Street, SALEM on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30 am. Followed by interment at New Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery, Fuller Street, Everett. Memorial Observance will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 pm-8:00 pm and on Thursday from 11:00 am -2:00 pm at his late residence. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or to the Kaplan Family Hospice House (www.caredimensions.org). For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymansonsalem.com.