Leonard B. Grodner Obituary (1950 - 2011)

Leonard (Lenny) Grodner, 60, died after a prolonged illness on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family, in Upper Montclair. Natural Burial Services took place in the Greensprings Natural Preserve, Newfield, New York. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Prout Funeral Home (www.proutfuneralhome.com) 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Sunday, April 10 at 2PM. Friends may be received after 1PM. Born in Jersey City, Lenny grew up in North Bergen and moved to Upper Montclair in 1976. He graduated from Hofstra University and owned Morlees Men's Shop in Jersey City. He is survived by his wife Michele Grodner and sons Adam and Jared, daughter-in-law Judith, and his granddaughter, Ruby. He is also survived by his sister, Ava Annese. In lieu of flowers, donations to: St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 95 Old Short Hills Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052