[NFBNJ] Passing of Leonard AzzaroneProgram Director ThruOurEyes

[joe ruffalo]

Condolences to our friend, Lenny Azzarone,

Sadly and proudly, I have provided the obituary of Leonard Azzarone, long 
time member with the Northeast Chapter and founder and program director of 
the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey’s internet radio show, 
ThruOurEyes from 2005 to 2014.
If memory serves me right, Lenny and his wife, Debbie, met members from the 
chapter at a street fair in Fair Lawn.  Both were impressed with the goals, 
purposes and objectives of the chapter and the NFBNJ, Lenny offered to 
volunteer to establish the internet radio show.  I was fortunate to be 
drafted as the host of ThruOurEyes.  Shortly, Jane Degenshein, Trisha Ebel, 
Jerry Moreno,hosted Always Look On The Brightside of Life,  Linda Zani 
Thomas and Johanna Baccun,hosted Looking Good Without Looking.

The numerous hours preparing, directing, providing the edits, and posting 
kept Lenny extremely busy.  I want to thank Debbie for her understanding 
that for every Wednesday night and others, Lenny belonged to the Federation.

Lenny, thanks for all you have done for so many.

Rest in Peace!
With Much Respect,
Joe Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
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Leonard Azzarone, 9/13/2020


Leonard Azzarone, age 67, of Fair Lawn, NJ passed away on Sunday, September 
13, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Jersey City and 
raised in Saddle Brook, he resided in Fair Lawn for 43 years.  Prior to 
retiring in 2006, he served as a police officer with the Township of Saddle 
Brook for 30 years.  Actively involved in the betterment of his community. 
Leonard was a member of P.B.A. Local 102 and served as a community relations 
liaison through programs such as D.A.R.E. and Saddle Brook TV.  Always 
active, he enjoyed motorcycle riding, computers and tech gadgets.  He was 
also a car enthusiast who was especially fond of Corvettes.

Beloved and devoted husband of Deborah (Pomeroy) Azzarone.  Loving father of 
Amanda Azzarone and Elizabeth Popiolek and husband Kyle.  Cherished 
grandfather of Nicholas and Mia Popiolek.

The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday, September 20, 2020, 
2-5 pm with a 4 pm service at Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home, 13-31 
Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ.  Cremation will be private.  In lieu of 
flowers, donations in memory of Leonard to The Stephen Siller Tunnel to 
Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Send cards of condolences to:
Debbie Azzarone

2-34 34th Street

Fair Lawn NJ 07410


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