Lenny will never be forgotten 1  How he asked me to come out of the swimming pool several times & I listened- to be introduced to his brother Ralph....we had lunch together after & my husband joined us as he & Lenny played golf together and  we had dinner with him often1 Miss him but our beautiful memories will never be forgotten!  Judy & Alan Tarter

I’m very sorry for your loss. At this time last year, I met Lenny Lauren Lauren at The Breakers while attending an industry conference. We had such a wonderful conversation about retail, his life, etc.  We even took a photo together. He made such an impression on me that I researched his life. Wow!  My colleagues and I looked for him on the patio again this year. That’s when I learned of his passing. May Lenny Lauren RIP.

I wanted to say I’m so sorry for your loss, Lenny was an incredible human. My husband and I met him at the breakers. Lenny mentioned my purple shirt and the conversation began. It lasted for almost 2 hours and I enjoyed his incredible stories so many to count as I met with him again, out of the breakers sitting outside, enjoying the beautiful fresh air of his cigar:-)  my question for him was what did you do before you got into FASHION. His response was I was in the military as a photographer where I was called to Germany to take photos of Elvis Presley. He said with a great smile it was the best two years of my life.. 
It’s not every day that you meet such an inspiring human. I’m extremely grateful for the short couple times to sit and listen to his stories.. a true blessing

One of my favorite clients. Lenny Lauren, an absolute class act. First time I met him, he taught me how to properly tie a tie and brought me some ties from his personal Ralph Lauren collection. We had many insightful conversations which I'll miss. Rip Lenny. You will be missed!

Lenny, 
You remain larger than life in our memories. Your smile lit up every room you walked into. Your “brain trust” misses you and we know you are smiling down on us!  Thank you for the joy you brought into our lives from the day we met you when we interviewed to join Brae Burn until  just this month when you sat with us at the snack bar telling us stories of how proud you are of your family and the wonderful things they are doing. 
Rest in peace,
The Kanner Family

Lenny was a dear friend and our next-door neighbor in Palm Beach. He always greeted you with a smile, always engaging, a great conversationalist. Kind, thoughtful, full of life, he lived with the energy and joy of a someone much younger. Lenny will surely be missed. Our sincerest condolences to his entire family. May his memory be a blessing.
Fern & Sanford Fodiman

Len had a tremendous spirit, positive and contagious. His detailed and riveting stories about family, the military (including photography and his favorite car), the Bronx boys, the Green’s Pharmacy club, the Breakers Club, his country club friends, his Florida friends (“I absolutely love Chris but politically we totally disagree”, “I love the Katz family hang on I’m going to call them now”, he’d grab my hand and I’d have to wait),
his honorary doctorate, basketball, politics, the U.S. Open, his leadership role with the Humane Society (including how much he loved his own dog Gimlet which became his wife’s license plate), summer camp, his vast array of international and historically outstanding friends…most importantly, Len exuded love and passion for living life to the fullest. I hosted Len for dinner a few nights before he passed away, Len exuberantly showed me photographs of his children and friends. We walked through a basement hallway and he loudly asserted, “These walls are blank, they need photographs”! My condolences to Len’s family, may his memory be a blessing.

The world is a little less bright with Lenny’s passing.
Lenny was a dear friend of ours and always greeted us with a shining smile, kind words and a warm embrace.
Whether dining out in Palm Beach with Lenny or sitting poolside at our condo. building, we shared many  fun times together filled with laughter and great conversations.  
It’s impossible to put into a few words a life so full and so well lived. 
To Lenny’s daughters Beth and Susan, his brothers Jerry and Ralph and their respective families, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With love from Lenny's Canadian friends,
Lucy Lawlor, Richard Nesbitt, Olivia and Lilly

I AM SO SORRY TO THE LAURAN FAMILY FOR THE LOSS OF THEIR BELOVED FATHER,BROTHER ,GRANDFATHER AND UNCLE AND DEAR FRIEND OF MINE  AND ANYONE WHO NEW HIM..

HE WAS A MOST WONDERFUL PERSON AND FRIEND. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.....R.I.P......

WITH LOVE,
STEVEN AND JOAN HOFFENBERG

Lenny was a kind dear friend. Arthur and I always enjoyed sharing time with him. My heartfelt condolences 
Pat Hirsch Rafkind

I always enjoyed chatting with Lenny - the last time just a few weeks ago at Brae Burn. Always a twinkle in his eye. He will be missed.

Lenny was a truly wonderful person.   He will be greatly missed. May his soul have an Aliyah and may his soul be bound up in the bond of everlasting life.

Lenny was a true gentleman and friend.  Seemingly impossible but true, his life advice, whether at his “lunch table” or dinner at Trevini, was more valuable than his style advice. It was an honor to know you. Rest in Peace, dear friend. May your memory always be a blessing.

It was a supreme privilege and pleasure to be in Lenny's company enjoying breakfast at Green's Pharmacy.  He was so open-hearted, so hail-fellow, well-met, so kind, so sweet, so jolly, so well-dressed! Yes, 
such a privilege to cross paths with Lenny Lauren!

Lenny was a special man with a light from within that radiated onto all he encountered. I was one of his physicians for many years and got to know him in depth . Even when ill he was always generous in his caring for me and my family’s we became friends and he invited me to stay with him in Palm Beach where we golfed and talked about our common Bronx memories.  My office is actually in the same building in which he had his high school fraternity parties. Though a decade apart we had many experiences in common and it didn’t take me long to cherish him as a very dear friend. I will miss his smiles and memories. I was lucky to have a bit of lunch with him at his club only just 3 days before he passed. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Our dear friend Lenny who we shared some wonderful memories.   You will be missed and we were so lucky to call you our friend...fondly. Harry and Harriet DiMarzo

Len was one of my first welcoming memories from Braeburn from 20 years ago.  He caught my eye in velvet slippers and then my heart with his stories. Len always knew exactly what to say to make me feel good about myself and his stories of his high school glory days, ball playing and family did the same.  I felt as if I knew the family as he, then, met and grew with my own. 

I saw Len, only last week, smiling as he climbed the club stairs to go to “ his table” for lunch. My only regret is that I was late and could not  not go over to give him a hug well deserved. 

May his memory be for a blessing. 

Jo Rosenfeld

Lenny was a charming, stylish, kind hearted and diligent friend. He was one of a kind.  We poured over old photo albums and he told loving stories of his wife, children and grandchildren. He cherished memories of the Bronx boys. We were often dinner companions and sometimes I invited him to my house. He brought steaks from Ralph’s ranch once and insisted they were the best he’d ever had. The last few years, I was in California, but Lenny was always a good friend - calling to inquire what was going on and reminding me that he wanted to have those steaks again. Sadly I missed  the chance.

Picking out babies first polo shirt with some expert help. We will miss you, Lenny, and will  always carry many fond memories of you. You were a fine gentleman, of which the world needs many more. Rest in peace, dear friend.   God bless.

We are so sad and sorry for your loss. Spent a nice lunchtime conversation with Lenny and some of my family in the pool patio of BraeBurn last weekend and sitting inside together the week before.  Always loved seeing him over the years and chatting up a storm.  He was forever happy, super friendly and a gentleman and never missed an opportunity to stop and say hello.  Lenny was a gem and will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences, the Gibbs Family

I grew up around the corner from Lenny. This picture was taken in his backyard probably 65 years ago. So much fun back then.I have many fond memories of spending time with Lenny and my family. He used to play softball with my Dad at Quaker Ridge Park many years ago.They always talked about how much fun they had.  He was a good man and will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.May his memory be a blessing.

I met my dear friend Lenny Lauren 25 years ago, when I was his nutritionist. What began as a professional relationship quickly turned into a friendship that lasted through the years. Lenny was always checking in on me, my children, and my family. He was endlessly supportive, offering wise advice whenever it was needed.

He loved sharing stories about his daughters and his incredible grandchildren, and he spoke of them with such pride and joy. I will deeply miss our conversations, his kindness, and the genuine care he always showed.

I am devastated that he is gone, and I will carry his memory and friendship in my heart always.                         Nancy Litman ❤️

A dear friend forever will be missed terribly.  We are devastated about losing Lenny.  So many years and good times together.
Jeannie & Jerry Kligman and Family

I used to talk to Lenny all the time.
He sat at lunch with me at Brae Burn just 10 days ago..
We reminisced about the Bronx and the Mosholu Jewish Center.
I will miss Lenny!
Sincere condolences.
Jeffrey Kapelman

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Leonard Lauren

March 4, 1932 – August 16, 2025

Riverside Memorial Chapel

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