Leonard Lucarello

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Lucarello who lost his battle to pneumonia; complications from a stroke on Sunday, April 26, 2020. “Lenny” as he liked to be called was born on May 8, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York and lived a full life for nearly 92 years. He is now reunited with his parents (Danato, Catherine), 2 brothers (George, Nicholas) and sister (Domenica “Mae”) who he missed dearly every day for many years.

Leonard was a Sargent in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. He was in Co. B, 140th Tank Battalion. He received the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Star and the United Nation’s Medal of Honor for serving his country. Leonard was a proud Veteran who remained lifelong friends with his Battalion comrades.

Upon coming home, he met his beloved wife Dolores who he was married to for 64 years. They moved to Long Island and raised 5 children in North Babylon, New York. During this time he was the Commissioner for the North Babylon Youth Baseball League. Baseball was his passion as he was extremely knowledgeable of the game. He enjoyed coaching the neighborhood children and developed many friendships through the years. He was a true sportsman himself. As a young man he played baseball, football, golf and bowling. He continued to play golf into his eighties and was a lifetime Yankee fan. He also enjoyed fishing with his sons and friends. He was a phenomenal ballroom dancer and truly the life of every party! Lenny could captivate an audience quickly as he was a great storyteller. He made you feel welcome and was always willing to share a laugh with you.

Leonard was a long time member of the Maria SS del Buoncammino Feast in New Jersey, honoring his parent’s hometown Saint in Altamura, Italy. The annual Feast was a gathering of his immediate and extended family for over 94 years. Leonard was proud to celebrate his heritage.

Lenny worked as an HVAC mechanic for several breweries throughout New York City. The last one was with Guinness in Long Island City, New York before retiring. He was a master trouble shooter in his craft and highly respected. Leonard and Dolores moved to Port Richey, Florida after his retirement. They’ve been residents of Senate Manor for the last 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores, his sons Dana (Marion), Stephen (Catherine), Leonard (Kay), and his daughters, Grayce (Kenny), and Glori (Michael). He’s survived by 12 grandchildren, Dana John (Danielle), James (Christin), Ginine (Keith), Scott, Melissa (Gennaro), Nicole, (Calvin), Matthew, Steven, Kerrigan, Katherine, Luc and Cooper and 8 great grandchildren, Xavier, Giavanna, Adriana, Milania, Alessia, Hudson, Niles and Kelsey. He will be honored at Calverton National Cemetery for his Military Service at a later date. His family will also have a Mass and Memorial Celebration of his life at a future date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, Babylon, New York.