Leonard "Lenny" A Katz

Leonard was a graduate of East New York Vocational High School, class of 1948. He then went on to serve with the United States Army during the Korean War.

He had a career as an Electro-Mechanical Designer in the electronics industry.

Leonard was a kind, gentle family man. He enjoyed fishing, was a ham radio operator, and was a proud member of the Jewish War Veterans.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara; his sister, Harriet Isserlus, and brother, Arthur Kay.

Leonard is survived by his daughter, Beth Cicchetti (James), his son, David Katz (Chuck Whittington); and grandchildren, Vincent, Samantha, Jonathan and Zachary Cicchetti.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 am at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34232. A graveside committal service will follow at Temple Beth Sholom Cemetery, 801 Circus Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34232.

Memorial donations in Leonard's memory may be made to Temple Shalom, 23190 Utica Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33980.