Leonard Nicholas Lanni, 79, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL on June 9, 2008 after a lengthly illness. A native of Syracuse, NY and a local resident since 1997, when he moved here from Rotterdam, NY; he was a retired diesel mechanic for Clark Equipment Co. and Caterpillar; attended North Lake Family Church in Tarpon Springs, FL a United States Marine Corps Veteran that served our nation during the Korean War. During his military service, he was awarded Asiatic-Pacific Area Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Korean Theatre Medal; United Nations Summer-Fall Offensive Medal and a Second United Nations Korean Winter Offensive Medal and was discharged from Marine Barracks in San Francisco, California as a Corporal. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rita of Palm Harbor, FL; three sons: Leonard D. Lanni and his wife, Deborah of St. Petersburg Beach, FL; David Paul Lanni and his wife, Amy of Port St. Lucie, FL and Ken Lanni and his wife, Cindy of Greer, SC; two daughters: Linda H. Disser and her husband, Robert of Ravena, NY and Rebecca DiPace and her husband, Joseph of Albany, NY; twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Grave side military honors services will be 2:15 PM, Thursday afternoon, June 12, 2008 at the Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33504 with VFW Post 9272, officiating. A funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday afternoon at the North Lake Family Church, 300 North Highland Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 with Pastor Glenn Morris, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2008 from 12:00 PM Noon until service time. The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, to please make donations to the Bay Pines VA Hospice Unit; make checks out to VAHCS Bay Pines GPF-1086 and mail to: Bay Pines VA HCS Hospice Ward 4-B PO Box 5005 Bay Pines, FL 33744. Or the Fisher House at Bay Pines VA Health Care System at the same address.
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wish I would have known Lenny was in Palm Harbor. I would have came down to see him. We went to North High School together. Sorry for your loss.
Aunt Rita and Family
Our heart felt condolences to everyone. We feel so bad that it was not possible to come down sooner to see Uncle Len or be there for his services and with all of the family. He will be surely missed. We have had a lot of happy and joyful memories with Uncle Len…memories of him is the best thing that he can leave with us. It is comforting to know that he is no longer in any pain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dear Aunt Rita, Lenni, David and Ken,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. As you probably know, we just lost our Dad last week. We share your sadness and hope you find the rejuvination of spirit that we did through your friends and family.
Now Uncel len is with Nick and the rest of his family, and my mom and dad, Min and Polly and hopefully having a wonderful reunion there.
All of our love and prayers,
Joe and Cyndi and our boys.
Ken and Family,
You all mean alot to us here at Praise and our hearts go out to you all during this time of sadness. We are praying for you and the whole family.
Ken: We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we will be praying for you and all the family. We will see you when you get back in town.
If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know, Ken.
Dear Aunt Rita and Family,
My prayers and thoughts will be with all of you at this time of sorrow. I’m sorry I can’t be there with you. I will always remember Uncle Len’s wonderful smile and the love he always showed me. I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have of Uncle Len and our family get togethers. He will be missed. Now he is at peace and I’m sure that Dad, Gram and Grandpa were there to welcome him home. All my Love
Mom Lanni,
We are very sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in having your wonderful family with you now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky,
A special hug for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Love,
Robin and Chuck
dear rita
len was a handsome looking marine,and will always be the love of your life….
see you in july,
love sadie and tony
Dear Rita: We are both very sorry to hear that Len has passed away – especially when he was so looking forward to the family reunion. But now he is enjoying a better reunion than we could ever have here on earth. Our prayer is that God will be with you during this time to ease your pain and give you strength to carry on.
Love and prayers,
Joe and Mary Lou Moscheo
Dear Mrs. Lanni and family,
Thinking of you at this very difficult time. Sending you kisses and hugs hoping it may help to ease the sadness.Our thoughts are with you even though you are far away. Love, Pat and Mary Sheridan
My deepest sympathies to the whole Lanni Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I know how much Len loved you all and how hard you all loved him back.
Dearest Cousin Rita and Family:
We will always remember cousin Len’s infectious smile,quick wit,and his abundance for life. We also remember his bear-like hugs,his teasing especially Evie aka “debbie’!! We remember him not only as a cousin but as a dear friend and cherish his love of life. Love to all of you,
I WAS GLAD THAT KATHY and I WERE ABLE TO VISIT WITH LEN WHEN WE WERE IN FLORIDA THIS PAST WINTER. OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY
We are very sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in our prayers. Just take it one day at a time. We love your family very much.
The Kirklands
Lenny,Debbie and family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time, our condolences to you and your family..
Mona and Tom
Very sorry for your lost and happy about heaven’s gain.
We are praying for your family.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.
LOVE ALWAYS, SHALO CLANTON
I’m very sorry for the great loss in your family, my prayers and love are with you all.
Much Love,
Shavon J. De Leon
We are very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all.
With Love,
Ekarintaragun Family
Lenny, Deb and family
Your in my my thoughts. So Sorry for your loss.
Consuela
Aunt Rita and family;
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and the kids father, my favorite Uncle. I will always remember all the great times we all had, the time when he wore the wig with Ryan and Megan. I will miss you Uncle Lenny. Aunt Rita my heart and my prayers are with all of you.
Love Pamie, Les, Megan and Ryan Kellogg
Dear Rita and Family
We are very sorry for your loss of
a great Husband and Father.We know
He will be missed greatly.
Butch and Gloria
Lanni Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. We have had some great memories with LenGrampa over the years. We will miss him but we know he will be at peace now.
To the Lanni family,
I was saddened to hear about your loss and know that Len is resting comfortably now. Linda….I hope that you can get home soon to enjoy your new grand-son. God bless the entire family.
So Very sorry to hear of Len’s passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with Your Family
The Braman Family
Menands NY
To Aunt Rita and all my cousins:
It’s a sad time right now but all the memories that we share will bring a smile and laughter back to you forever. I’m sorry we couldn’t be there for you now but soon we will all come together again making new memories for our children and bring back those fun times that we once shared. I know that he is in good hands now and he and dad our watching over all of us. Possibly with a shot in one hand and a cigarette in the other.
Dear Rita, Dave and rest of the Lanni Family – we want you to know we enjoyed the short time we got to know Mr. Lanni and know he will be missed. The rest we know of him is that he did a great job raising Dave I’m sure Rita you helped w thatand that in of itself was a great accomplishment. You are in our thoughts and prayers and wish you lots of sweet memories to take away your pain. Mark, Sherry and family
Aunt Rita and Family
I am so sorry for the lose of your fathe and husband. I will be thinging ofd all of you during this time . I will send lots of prays to all of you love misty
Rita and Family
I am so sorry for the lose of your husband and father and grandfather love you sister Doruine
Dear Rita and family,
Rob and I have you all in our prayers at this difficult time. Memories of Len will be passed on for generations to come. You have been blessed with wonderful children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Kim, Rob, and Sarah Castellanos
The following members of the V.F.W. Post 9272 Honor Guard were priviledged to participate in the service to honor your loved one’s service to our country:
Bud Burket – Captain
Dayle Stevens – Chaplain
Len Davis – Sgt. of the Guard
Belinda Potter
All my best to the Lanni family. sorry for your loss, take care, hope to see you all soon . your friend Kyle Harmon
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Lanni family. Loman, Susan, Sadie and the boys.
Greetings, Aunt Rita and family,
I am saddened by the news of Uncle Len’s passing. I have always hoped to see you again in Albany, or even Ravena. Uncle Len was always a lot of fun and we enjoyed our times together with your family. Linda is so close, but I never see her or Erika. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Much love and many wonderful memories. Joann
Dear Rita, Len, David, Kenny, Linda and Becky.There are no words to say that can take away the grief I know you are all feeling. Ed and I are so sorry for your loss. I have shared a lot over the years with your family, and Len enjoyed his friends and family and loved life itself. I know he is now with God and knows how deeply he was and is loved by everyone whose life he touched. I’m sure he knows that those who love him will be with him once again in time.
With Much Love And Deep Sympathy
Your cousin Roe
Ken, We are praying for you and your family. We love you guys.
The Hills
We share your loss. He was a dear dear Christian man and we will miss seeing him sitting behind us at church. We love you very much, Rita and express our sympathies to your entire lovely family.
Dear Rita and family,so sorry for your loss.
KeithandJosie Nelson
Syracuse N.Y.
Kenny,
What an honor you have to call this “hero” DAD!! I knew you had to have got those awesome “dad skills” from somewhere! I’m keeping you guys in my prayers everyday!! Use this time to reflect with your family on all the wonderful memories I’m sure you have and keep making more!!! I’m sure your Dad is looking down and is oh so proud!!!
I love you all!!
Please give the kids a hug and kiss from me!!
Anna
Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal
Dear Aunt Rita, Lenny, David, Kenny, Linda and Becky,
I’m so sorry for your loss of husband and father. Also, I wish I could have come down for the service but please know that my thoughts and prayers have been with you each day. Uncle Lenny will be missed greatly.
Love to you all. Kathleen and Christina
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Dear Rita, I am so sorry to hear of Len’s passing away. I didn’t know he had been so ill. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Love, Anna
HAPPY FATHERS DAY LEN.
LUV YA ROE
Sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave and Amy and all Lanni Family members please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your loved one I know personally how difficult it is to lose a parent and I grieve with you and if you need anything please let me know.
Linda Runyon
Best wishes to all. Never forget those who served and still serve for our freedoms today.
Very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to the Lanni family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Aunt Rita and family: I know you will find comfort in the memories we all shared growing up. We are lucky to have had such great times together. We will carry the love we shared throughout our lives and pass that love to our children. What greater gift could our dads have given us than the gift of unconditional love. They will always have a presence in our lives and will always be missed.
What a honor it was to be in your home knowing and caring for your loved one. My prayers are with you all-he will be greatly missed.
Dave and Amy and the entire Lanni family, we extend our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. Mrs. Lanni, you included my son in your daily prayers and I will never forget you. I will now return the prayers to you. Take care of yourself during this difficult time.
Mrs. Lanni and Family,
You may not remember us, but we met you several times during your visits at Ken and Cindy’s for B.B.Q’s.
We wanted to extend our sympathy to you and yours for the lost of your husband, dad and grandfather. Our thoughts have been with you since we found out about his illness. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Bob and Gina Knop
Rita..Just know God is with you through all of this and walking every step of the way by your side. He has every thing under control. Even when we wonder what His purpose is. You are blessed to have so many that love you and loved your husband. Take confort in that and lean even more on His love for you.
Kittye Reid Benedetti
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Our deepest sympathies,
Bill and Patty Armstrong