What a rich life. Great job by the organizers and the eulogists (Lenny's wisdom clearly reflected in his choice of speakers.) Over the years we enjoyed Lenny's Baltimore stories, especially the one where his father told him that if he didn't shape up he'd become a shoemaker. Without Lenny's enthusiastic recommendations we would have missed some great concerts at Nancy's Farm and the YWCA, as well as the Donna Leon mysteries, and so many movies and series. I know in the times to come we will often catch ourselves saying, “We should ask Lenny about that,” knowing that he would share well informed knowledge of the subject.
I will always remember the positive attitude that Lenny had throughout the ups and downs of his illness. He never gave up as long as there were promising treatments; but he gracefully stopped treatment when it was no longer helping. Kathryn arranged the most beautiful functional area in the living room where family and friends could gather around Lenny in his second comfy chair. I truly think he enjoyed every day.
We are old enough to not expect justice in this world, but in Lenny’s case it is just that all the love, encouragement and support he gave to family, friends, colleagues, and students was returned to him. We will miss him terribly as will so many others.
Love to all from Barb and Fred
What a rich life. Great job by the organizers and the eulogists (Lenny's wisdom clearly reflected in his choice of speakers.) Over the years we enjoyed Lenny's Baltimore stories, especially the one where his father told him that if he didn't shape up he'd become a shoemaker. Without Lenny's enthusiastic recommendations we would have missed some great concerts at Nancy's Farm and the YWCA, as well as the Donna Leon mysteries, and so many movies and series. I know in the times to come we will often catch ourselves saying, “We should ask Lenny about that,” knowing that he would share well informed knowledge of the subject.
I will always remember the positive attitude that Lenny had throughout the ups and downs of his illness. He never gave up as long as there were promising treatments; but he gracefully stopped treatment when it was no longer helping. Kathryn arranged the most beautiful functional area in the living room where family and friends could gather around Lenny in his second comfy chair. I truly think he enjoyed every day.
We are old enough to not expect justice in this world, but in Lenny’s case it is just that all the love, encouragement and support he gave to family, friends, colleagues, and students was returned to him. We will miss him terribly as will so many others.
Love to all from Barb and Fred
