Leonard F. “Lenny” Kostek, 78, of Manchester and beloved husband of Marie “Elaine” (Jean) Kostek of 40 years married and together in life for 50 years, passed away with his family by his side on December 2, 2022. Born in Hartford, CT to the late Edward and Jennie (Shipka) Kostek. He was a graduate of Hartford Public High School, class of 1962 where he played baseball and basketball. He was inducted in the H.P.H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008 and again in 2018 for the 1961 and 1962 teams winning the New England Championship. He was a fan of all sports; especially UConn Basketball, Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox. He was an avid golfer, with 2 holes in one. He went on several golf trips with his golf friends. He worked for 30 years for Fordham Distributors and was a member of Local 1035. He loved to travel with his wife Elaine on many cruises to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Florida, Virginia Beach, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Dominican Republic. He leaves behind his wife; Elaine, his children; Deborah Surdel, Leonard E Kostek and Troy Jones. His brother; Richard (Madeline), his step children; Robin Marino, Robert King Jr and Cheryl King (Carlos), 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. His brother-in-law; Peter “Rusty” Jean, 4 sisters-in-law; Donna Kaszowski (John), Denise Jean, Andrea Bryant, Debbie Boyington (Ray) and many nieces, nephews and friends (some as long as over 50 years). He was predeceased by a son; Trevor “Sean” Kostek and a grandson; Dominic Marino. The family would like to extend special thanks to all the nurses who cared for him, from The Visiting Nurses of Vernon. Calling Hours for Leonard will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Benjamin J. Callahan Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, Connecticut 06108. A brief gathering prior to funeral home service will occur Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, Connecticut 06108. A Funeral Home Service will occur Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM. A committal service will occur Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM at St James Cemetery, 368 Broad St., Manchester, CT. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CallahanFuneral.com for the Kostek family.
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