A native of Long Island, NY, he had been a resident of Yorktown, VA for the past 30 years. Leonard worked as an Electrician for IBEW Local 25 for twenty-two years and retired in 1991. He was a proud Air Force veteran and was also a member of DAV Chapter 13.
He is preceded in rest by his parents, Albert and Lola Nicotra. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Anita Nicotra; sons, Leonard Nicotra, Phillip Nicotra, Peter Ryan Jr. and Cliff Ryan; and grandchildren, Phillip Anastasia, Aiden, Alina, and three others.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. A Celebration of Life will follow, along with entombment at Parklawn Memorial Park.