Frederick D Leonard of Lakewood NJ formerly of Westfield NJ peacefully passed away at the age of 94 on April 17, 2021. He was a retired CEO of ES&D Inc, an affiliate of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
He served in the Navy during World War II and was an engineering graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. He was a member of the Parish Council Building Committee and Fund Raising Committee of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, NJ.
An ardent sailor he had membership in the Cresthaven Yacht Club in NYC, City Island Yacht Club in NYC, Monmouth Boat Club in Red Bank NJ, and the Fairways Sailing Group in Lakewood NJ.
Fred was predeceased by his parents Fred and Anne.
He is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy of 54 years, son Douglas and wife Lisa, and grandsons Dylan and Ryan.
Friends and relatives may visit from 1- 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the D'Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Avenue, Lakewood, N.J. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at the D'Elia Funeral Home followed by the committal prayers and Navy military honors to be held at 12:30 p.m. at St Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery Mausoleum, One Honey Locust Drive, Lakewood, N.J.
Kindly omit flowers. Donations can be made in his memory to SeaScouts of USA.
In memoriam Frederick Leonard
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