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Leonard “Lenny” Sansone, Jr., 76, of Stamford, Connecticut, peacefully passed away at his home on December 20, 2025 in Waynesboro, Virginia.
Mr. Sansone was born December 29, 1948 in Stamford, Connecticut and was the son of the late Leonard Sansone, Sr. and the late Frances L. (Pironto) Sansone. He served as a Medic in U. S. Army. Lenny retired from Real Estate 17 years ago.
Lenny is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ramona A. Carrier Sansone, they were married on December 29, 1980; his older brother, Anthony Sansone and wife, Patricia of Florida and their daughter, Michelle Guastella and her husband, Sal of Texas; Lenny’s younger brother, David Sansone and wife, Elaine of Connecticut, their son, David Sansone and wife, Nicole of Connecticut and their two daughters, Rachel Piro and husband, Paul and Marie Vergara and husband, Nicholas of Connecticut. Also surviving are Lenny’s six female Fur Babies, Layla, Sweet Pea, Callie, Lucy, Cleo and Muffin.
Special thanks to Brian and Sherry Cook of Waynesboro; “like our son and daughter, always there at the right time to lend a helping and loving hand; we couldn’t have gotten through this without you two. Much love and respect.”
A big shout out and thanks also to Lori Grogg, Lauren Gochenour, Andrew Dorman, Rhonda Breeden, and Keyvon Jones; and to Melanie Hatter and all the lovely ladies of Gentiva Hospice.
Mr. Sansone did not wish to have any services or viewing, just cremation.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests Memorial Contributions to the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, 1011 Lee Highway, Verona, VA 22482. Phone 540-943-5142.
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The family is being served by the Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, Fishersville.
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Staunton - Augusta - Waynesboro Animal Shelter
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