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Leonard M. Castrianno Date of Birth: February 9, 1971 Department: Trading Desks Leonard was a wonderful brother(Twin) as well as a friend. Family meant so much to him. He enoyed life because of his family and friends. He could brighten anyone’s day with his smile. Christmas was his favorite time of year especially when he could wake with my kids and see their smile on Christmas morning. Now he is sharing his smile with others that need him and looking down upon us as our Guardian Angel. Memories Keep Those We Love Close to us Forever: Hold fast to your memories,to all of the cherished moments of the past to the blessings and the laughter the joys and the celebrations the sorrow and the tears.They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays that you shared and spent together and they keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought. The special moments and memories in your life will never change. They will always be in your heart,today and forevermore. I Will cherish our memories, I Love You Leonard
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You were always very helpful, thank you very much for all your help!
We will be missed by all!
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
You are now in heaven and are with so many wonderful people looking at down on the rest of the world.
GOD bless you!!
I first met Leonard give or take about 5 years ago while out for coffee with some mutual friends,soon after that I found myself invited to his home for get togethers, parties and the like. Leonard treated everyone around him as if they were a guest, with a sense of respect, and genuine kindness not found in many. His sense of humor, his laugh, his ability to mix and mingel and in the midst of all this not letting anyone feeling left out. Leonard, you WILL be missed, but we are all fortunate for whatever time we had with you, however short or long you touched our lives, and will not be forgoten, but will always be remembered.
I first met Leonard about 15 years ago when we were both in the same High School. We also worked together while in college. I haven’t seen him in about 8 or more years, but for the last 2 years of his life we were in regular touch via e-mail. He was always a fun and happy guy. He had such a great outlook on life and was just an all-around good guy. We had hoped that one day we would meet up again and reminisce about old times. I am sad that we wont have that opportunity, but I know that one day I will see him again in a better place. Until then, may he rest in peace and look down upon all of us and guide us through these difficult times. My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to his family. God Bless you, Leonard!
Leonard’s love for our family shined through in everything he did & said. His nieces & nephews adored him. This past year he taught my son the phrase “Uncle Leonard is smart & handsome”- a phrase that’s repeated often in our home. Leonard was a great sounding board; I could count on him to give me another perspective. He was a generous, sensitive, & caring person. I miss him terribly. I miss your humor, your unique way of telling a story, & most of all, your friendship.
Christmas was Len’s favorite holiday. He loved decorating for this holiday & made the most of it. I will cherish Christmas as a time to remember you, the fun times we had together, & our many conversations. I pray you’re safe in Heaven with our sister Carolyn. I love you.
I can hardly belive that Len is no longer with us. His spirit is so stong and full of energy, his presence will be felt for a long time to come. I have known him since high school and have had contact with him on and off since. He is one of those people that you can just pick up your frienship with him were you last left off and not feel as though any time had passed. I will miss him and those great e-mails he sent! My support goes out to his family and friends, he will be missed but he will never be forgotten.
To a dear and longtime family friend of almost 15 years, may you Leonard rest in final peace. I don’t really believe you realize the countless lives you touched. Your silly sense of wit and humor, and the innocence you that you exuded will be forever missed. I feel as though I haven’t lost just a friend, I lost a family member, I lost a brother.
It was my honoring and priviledge to meet Leonard two years ago.I managed the relationship between American Express and Cantor Fitzgerald for 4 years . Leonard supported John Bocchi’s Desk -The Interest Rate Option Desk .In the 2 years I got to know Leonard very well as I was always sending him statements for all of the brokers “who mysterisly fell past due on there accounts” .Imagine That.Leonard was always eager to assist the brokers and it seemed that he made daily trips to the Amex Travel office in the WFC to make a payment or to pick up a new card .Leonard ,Neil Wright,John Bocchi,Martin Wortley and Sean P Lynch you will be in my heart forever.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family now .
God Bless You Always ,
Deborah
Son, this is a hard note to write. You have meant so much to me! Your love for our Carolyn and family. Doing odd jobs for Mrs. Holz. Helping Phil do his shopping, mowing his lawn taking him for haircuts. As Mrs. Holz said ” to know you was to love you”. Your friends saying you “lit up the room when you entered”. Your quest for success, then Cantor. You mad me proud to say that’s my son. Our dinner at Ben Benson’s on October 11th, 2000. Even when you’re not here I feel you with me; you are alive and special in my heart and memory. I will always remember you in these words: I BELIEVE IN ANGELS, SOMETHING GOOD IN EVERY THING I SEE, I HAVE A DREAM.
WITH TEARS IN MY EYES AND SORROW IN MY HEART
I LOVE YOU. DAD
Leonard was a very kind person. He loved trying different jobs and was too smart for the jobs he got and he was bored with them so he wanted to try something else like espeed. He started to work for fxoptions desk back in March of this year as a pricer he learned quickly and wanted to try something else so we said if you want to go to espeed we won’t stop you, so he said that will be great. He loved his parents always spoke about his sister and family he loved so dear. He was always concerned of his dear mother and wanted to see her every week he could. So sometimes he would ask me for Friday or Mondays off so he could have more time with his family and I would say yes all the time because he gave 100 % to his work all the time and I had no complains about that. He was a perfect gentleman very respectful and never had a bad word or comment to any one. My prayers are with his family and may god and the angels have him by their side.
Lenny, you were special. I remember the first time I met you. It was over a book titled Joshua. You loaned it to me and we clicked ever since. It didn’t take you long to join me for services at the Brooklyn Tabernacle. You will be missed. I enjoyed your stories of the massive Buffalo snowfalls – that is a novelty here in the Big City. My condolences go out to his whole family. Seek your strength in the Lord, he alone will uplift you in spirits and get you through this tragedy. The memory of Lenny will live on – in our thoughts and our conversations of him.
Dear Leonard,
It’s been 5 months since God has taken you away. As time goes on you are missed very much. It will be your Birthday on Feb. 9th and you will be remembered in a very special way. I think of you every day and hope you are safe and in a happy place. My grief and love for you will always be there and you will be in a special place in my heart. I think of you with your sister Carolyn in heaven together. You are greatly missed and loved by your mother, father, Lynn, Leigh (your twin sister] and your nieces and nephews. Your memories will never die, they will live on forever.
Love, your Mother
To my Son Leonard,
You know how very much I Love you, but do you know how proud I was of you, too? I was so proud of your successes, your skills and abilities, your hard work and accomplishments. But even more important than these, I was proud of the person that you were. The goodness and generosity, the thoughtfulness and caring which was so much a part of your daily life. You were a truly special person, and I feel very fortunate to have had a son like you.
HAPPY 31st. BIRTHDAY (2-9-02)
WITH ALL MY LOVE ALWAYS,
MOM
Dearest brother,
This day was not supposed to come without you. It is not in the twin rule book. We were born together and we are supposed to live a long life together. Febuary 9th is now a just another day for me. You are now with our sister Carolyn and I know in my heart Carolyn is keeping you safe from any more harm. I love you and you are Forever in my heart and soul. Your twin, Leigh
Dear Uncle Leonard, I miss you. Thanks for all the snow I prayed for. It’s snowing right now on your birthday. I hope you have a nice birthday in heaven. Hugs and kisses. Rosario (age 6)
Dear Uncle Leonard,
I turned 1 last week four days before your birthday. We had cake and ice-cream with friends and I was terrified of the balloon mama and papa bought me. I am walking now and getting into all sorts of trouble. But I’m cute and give good hugs and kisses so I can get away with it. Hugs and kisses. Love, Antonia (God daughter, age 1)
Dear Len,
You are missed in so many ways. I miss our long phone conversations, our daily e-mails, and our plans for whatever the issue of the day was. I am trying to live life the way you would have wished me to but I find that very difficult to do at times. I do find myself saying things or doing things that you would have done more often. I moved some of the living room furniture around the other day and I know you were with me then, laughing at my efforts and remembering Thanksgiving 2000 when you, mom, and I moved around the furniture and then Carm moved it all back :).
I want to always remember you and Carolyn as you both were and keep your memories alive for my children. I pray that you and Carolyn are together. Both of you were taken from us too soon. All my love. Lynn
Leonard was a wonderful brother (twin) as well as a friend. Family meant so much to him. He enoyed life because of his family and friends. He could brighten anyone’s day with his smile. Christmas was his favorite time of year especially when he could wake with my kids and see their smile on Christmas morning. Now he is sharing his smile with others that need him and looking down upon us as our Guardian Angel.
Memories Keep Those We Love Close to us Forever:
Hold fast to your memories,to all of the cherished moments of the past to the blessings and the laughter the joys and the celebrations the sorrow and the tears.They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays that you shared and spent together and they keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought. The special moments and memories in your life will never change. They will always be in your heart,today and forevermore.
I Will cherish our memories, I Love You Leonard
To My Son Leonard,
Leonard you will always be special to me.You have been a perfect son.You were kind, loving, caring, thoughtful, generous, humorous and sensitve to other people’s feelings. You had special wonderful qualities that no one has ever had. You will always have a special place with me. (in my heart) Love you forever and miss you.
Love, Mom
P.S Thanks for the nickname Grandma Yum Yums
Leonard was definitely a unique person. I’ve known him for more than half of my life and I can honestly say there’s no one that will ever take his place. His sense of humor and wit instantly won the heart of all those he met. Leonard was always there for me in good times and in bad. I will miss him more than I could’ve ever imagined.
One thing I loved about Len is that you NEVER had to wonder what was on his mind, his honesty and openness set him apart from others. Even when life gave him lemons, Len was able to make lemonade. Even though he is gone in body, I know his spirit still lives within the hearts of the many lives he touched. I am so happy that I was one of those people. I love you Len!
Dear Uncle Leonard,
I’am sad you died.I miss you lots very, very much!!! I’am sorry that the bad people took over the plane and crashed into the twin towers. I hope you are happy in heaven and I love you very much.
Anthony Macadlo (age 6) nephew
Uncle Leonard,
I’m sad that the plane crashed into your building. I miss you and talk about you all the time.I always am giving your bear a hug. I love you.
Alexis Macadlo (age 4) neice
Dear Uncle Leonard,
I miss you. I love you. On Wednesday was my last day of school (Kindergarten).
love, , ..rosario
I would like to say to Leonard’s family, he was a wonderful person to work with. I was being transferred end of July- beginning of Aug to London and was really stressed out about the move. Leonard saw the state I was in and came to my rescue. He volunteered to go to the U.S. embassy and take all my paper work to get approved for my work permit.( I am sure he didn’t know he would be waiting in line for 6 hrs to do so) He came back with everything approved and instead of looking annoyed which anyone else would have he smiled and said would you please relax now. He was the computer wiz of the desk and anything from e-mailing to setting up spread sheets or computers crashing, he was your man. I really had a good time working with him and will miss him and the team very much…
Love Rachel
Len
I can’t believe that you have been gone for a year…it seems like yesterday that you sat in our kitchen, had dinner and talked with us. I am lucky to have so many great memories of you with my family, laughing and making jokes with us…your socks with the holes, the car door you replaced, the knee surgery, the school dances and proms, the exams…you were like one of our own children. When I think of you I smile because you were always able to make me laugh…Those memories will always be with me Len, I still smile….and I still remember…..
I never imagined my little heart could ache so much for the loss of Leonard. Why does it still hurt so much a year later? Anyone who knew Leonard doesn’t need to ask. To his family, my heart goes out to you. I am dumbfounded and incapable of imagining your grief. I am devastated. And…my heart goes out to you.
Well as our birthday appproaches it well never be a day of celebration again, but I promise you I will make it a day of remembrance of your life. I never thought the hurt could still hurt like it was just yesterday the pain seems to get worse as time goes on. I know that you and Carolyn are together now, you are our special angels, I love you Carolyn and miss you. Leonard you are forever with me there are times I can hear you speaking to me, it must be twin thing. Remember our saying “Wonder Twin Power Activate”. I love you and miss you terribly.
Love, Leigh
For a long time I wanted to send my condolances and thanks to Len’s family. Condolances for your loss, I can only imagine how deeply you must miss him; and thank you for sharing with me the truly remarkable man that Len was. He often spoke of his love for his family and I know you shaped him into the great person so many love and miss.
Lenny, you would always brighten up my day and make every moment a special one. I never told you how special you were to me, but I imagine you know that now.
Thanks for continuing to speak to me. It is a great comfort. You know what is in my heart. Peace. And God keep you.
Uncle Leonard i know i never really met you but from what my mom told me about you, that you were a great person. I wish that I got to know you better.I will never forget you or 9/11
Love,
Antonia
Lenny, ten years later your old pals from Buffalo still cherish your memory.
I first met Len in middle school, but it wasn’t until we worked together and attended Buffalo State College together that he became one of the best friends I’ve ever had. I can not think of him without remembering his laugh…I can still hear it…so infectious, you just had to laugh with him. Len, My biggest regret of my life is that I lost touch with you as our lives went separate ways. When I tried to find you, it was too late…I’m so sorry…I’ve heard that you were happy and content in New York…I’m so glad to know that. It has been 20 years now …so unbelievable…you are missed