Leonard A. Litsky

Leonard A. Litsky, 93, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away April 20, surrounded by his family. Born May 3, 1923, the son of Alexander and Ethel Litsky, he was raised in New Haven, Connecticut. After graduating from Hillhouse High School he served four years on a PT boat in the South Pacific serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He returned home to earn a B.A. in Education from Central Connecticut State College and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hartford. He married Beatrice Cherniak on June 27, 1948, and they enjoyed almost 69 years of marriage together. They settled in New Britain, CT, where they raised their family and were long-time members of Congregation B'nai Israel. Together they enjoyed summer vacations on the Connecticut shore, numerous trips all over the world with very special friends after retirement, and several memorable family vacations. Len's professional career was devoted to the Fafnir Bearing Company where he served as a Senior Project Engineer, was actively involved in the development of international standards, and co-authored five issued patents on PFTE-lined bearings. He was an avid golfer, a voracious reader and, in retirement, took up woodworking. He will be remembered for his commitment to and compassion for his family and his wry sense of humor. Len is survived, and will be sorely missed, by his devoted wife Beatrice; his children Alan (Susan) Litsky, Marcia (David) Goldsholl, and Sandra (Clifford) Kress; his brother Marshall (Gloria) Litsky; six grandchildren – Laura (Jeffery) Parker, David Litsky, Michael Kress (Alexandria Pace), Jamie Goldsholl, Liana Litsky, and Rachel (Jay) Selig; and a newborn great grand-daughter, Eloise Parker. He will also be remembered lovingly by an extended family of nieces and nephews and many friends and professional colleagues. A private family service and interment took place at the Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida. Our family would like to express our appreciation to the caregivers at the Aviva Senior Life campus and to Tidewell Hospice for the care given to Len during his time in Sarasota. Contributions in Len's memory may be made to Aviva/Anchin Memory Care (1959 North Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34235) or the Tidewell Hospice (1751 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236).

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Leonard A. Litsky

May 3, 1923 - April 20, 2017