John Leniart

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut he was the son of the late Marcin Leniart and the late Anna Wasilewska Leniart. John graduated from Harding High School. He served in the National Guard of Connecticut while working for Bridgeport Brass Company prior to enlisting in the United States Army. He completed his Basic Military Training at Fort Bragg, NC and proceeded on to the Army Reserve where he served for 8 years in Military Intelligence Language Interrogation and Interpretations. After serving his country, John worked numerous jobs, and settled in as a Tool and Die Maker at Schick in Milford, CT for 29 years until retirement.

John was a long-time active member of St. Lawrence Parish where three of his children attended elementary school. He was an avid bowler for decades and earned several Senior Olympic medals. John was also a passionate philatelist, who belonged to the Nutmeg Stamp club where he served as president for a period of time. Other interests John had included: fishing, golfing, billiards, gardening, going to the casino, and watching Yankees baseball. Later in life he also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, playing pinochle, Mexican Train Dominos, bingo and Po-ke-no. He had a sense of humor, and intentionally as well as unintentionally kept his family laughing right until the end.

The greatest joy and accomplishment of John’s life was his family for whom he was an amazing provider. Over the years, John looked forward to watching his children and granddaughter participate in a variety of sports and activities. He enjoyed family traditions including Sunday dinner and holiday celebrations. Along with these traditions, he has left us with beautiful memories of summer camping adventures including a cross-country trip. What John most enjoyed above all was spending time with his family, whether it was simply sitting around on a lazy Sunday afternoon, going out to lunch or vacationing. These are the reasons for which he will be most remembered and dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Constance, his 4 children Anthony Piaty of Shelton, Kristine Lucker (Brian) of Monroe, Joseph Leniart (Samran) of Framingham, MA, Susan Leniart (Matt) of Shelton and beloved granddaughter, Abigail Lucker of Monroe. He was predeceased by his parents Marcin and Anna Leniart, daughter Barbara Piaty, sister Irene Magyar, and brother Edwin Leniart.

Friends are invited to calling hours Thursday, July 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Spadaccino & Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468. Funeral service to be celebrated Friday July 25 at 10 a.m. St. Lawrence Church, 505 Shelton Ave., Shelton. Interment to immediately follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Ave. Stratford.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284-0692 www.heart.org