September 21, 2017
September 21, 2017
Your birthdays were always special to you and provides a time to remember how lucky we were to have you in our lives. José, Mercedes, Ileana and José Angel.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Alvin Eugene Leonard, 57 years old, born on September 20, 1951, and passed away on March 29, 2009. We will remember him forever.
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September 21, 2017
September 21, 2017
The years are really ticking away. It seems like it was yesterday since we last saw you but, God had a reason for taking you. Your niece always talk about the wonderful times she had with you. My only wish is that you could have met Soraya, her beautiful daughter. Happy Birthday! Continue resting in the Lord!
September 21, 2017
September 21, 2017
Happy birthday Alvin! Always in our hearts and minds. Love ileana
September 20, 2017
September 20, 2017
We miss you more as each day passes. Our lives will never be the same without you.
Sorry about your Giants losing to the Cowboys.
Sorry about your Giants losing to the Cowboys.
April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017
This is venue is such a blessing for keeping my cousin remembrance alive. I get to tell everyone, how special he was to me. I miss your smile so much. Happy Remembrance!!!
From your Cousin Margaret!!
From your Cousin Margaret!!
April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017
We are still missing you. There is still that empty void. Ashley and I usually go down memory lane often. But, she knows that you and her grandmother are resting comfortably in God's arms. Rest in peace friend!
April 2, 2017
April 2, 2017
Wow how time flys. It was so wonderful to inherit a brother-in-law with brothers that were as charismatic as you were. My family has warm memories of you and all you did to keep things moving in many ways. I know there is sadness mixed with so many great memories. There is no way that you will ever be forgotten. Peace be with you until we all meet again.
March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017
I cant' believe its been eight years since we lost you. Our hearts are still heavy and we miss you much!!!
March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017
We miss you so much. Would have loved to have heard your take on Condrad Trump. Can't believe how time has passed. Still our memories keep you in our hearts and minds and will be with us forever. Tu hermano, José and Mercedes, Ileana, Jose, John, Amalie, Sebastian and Malina.
September 22, 2016
September 22, 2016
Dear Alvin
You are truly missed by all who still love you, your family, friends, and those who simply appreciated your smile and presence. Hey, give Brown my love. Rest on!
You are truly missed by all who still love you, your family, friends, and those who simply appreciated your smile and presence. Hey, give Brown my love. Rest on!
September 21, 2016
September 21, 2016
Happy birthday Alvin! Another year gone but never ever gone from our hearts and minds. Love you always tio, Ileana
September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016
Thanks for the memories. Happy Birthday to you Alvin. I miss you. Family Reunions is when I miss you most. You paid an important part in the family and left lasting legacy.
Cousin, Margaret !!!
Cousin, Margaret !!!
September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016
Wished you were here to celebrate your birthday. We are still missing you. Just wanted to say there is a new member of the family. She is beautiful. I know she would have loved her uncle, like her mother does. Until we meet again. From Jennifer, Ashley and Soraya
September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016
"The bond between friends cannot be broken by chance; no interval of time or space can destroy it. Not even death itself can part true friends." St. John Cassian, Christian monk.
Happy Birthday! Thanks for all you did for us. We will never forget and will never stop loving you, ever. You are always in our hearts.
Happy Birthday! Thanks for all you did for us. We will never forget and will never stop loving you, ever. You are always in our hearts.
September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016
Happy Birthday Alvin! We're 2-0! Go GIANTS!
September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016
Happy Birthday Alvin. We love and miss you.
March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016
Another year has gone by but, the emptiness still lingers. I just wished you were here to meet your beautiful niece; you would have loved her. She is adorable. Continue resting in peace. You are always in our hearts.
Ashley Leonard and Jennifer J. Ash
Ashley Leonard and Jennifer J. Ash
March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016
Hello Alvin A. Leonard: Can't believe the passage of time. I have great memories of you. Always remember being called "OUR FIRST" This simply meant I was the first secretary to "TORRES & LEONARD" at 250 W. 57th St. around the year 1981. Believe or not I am still with Jose. Miss you greatly. Hilda Garcia..
November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015
Hey Dude! I really miss our celebrations of Giants victories and our cursing of the defeats! (A lot of cursing this year). Believe me I celebrated for the both of us after the Super Bowl XLVI win!! Really miss your infectious laugh. See you in G-men heaven!! TQ
September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015
Happy Birthday Alvin!!! We miss you much.
September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015
Happy Birthday my brother, I miss our heated rivalry when it came to the Giants and Cowboys. This exchange made our love for the game very special. You will always be an everlasting torch in my life as I continue to fight the injustices of public school and the SAT by continuing to provide minorities in poor communities with quality instructional modalities. I feel your spirit giving me the strength to endure and to fight the real problems facing all children in receiving the necessary preparation for college and beyond. You will always be forever missed but never forgotten.
September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015
Happy Birthday Tio! Love you and miss you. We will never forget you, always in our minds and in our hearts. Love Ileana
September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015
Can't believe the passage of time. Rest in peace my brother.
Cesar.
Cesar.
September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015
I am remembering good times at the Lee &Sallie Robinson Family Reunion. You are truly missed. I was very blessed to have spent some wonderful times with you.
Your Cousin, Margaret
Your Cousin, Margaret
September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015
Happy birthday!! Alvin. We will always celebrate your life. Jose & Aida.
September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015
Alvin, there is a quote from one of your favorite Presidents, and the namesake of the high school you attended, that is emblematic of your journey and worth adding to this memorial for others to see. Happy Birthday for us!
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
-Theodore Roosevelt -
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
-Theodore Roosevelt -
March 30, 2015
March 30, 2015
Happy Birthday! Alvin was an important member of the Leonard family. As the head of the family for so many years he was instumental in making things happen and keeping all in order. His smile was infectious and his personality was warm to anyone he greeted. It was a pleasure to know him.
March 29, 2015
March 29, 2015
We miss you! Amalie and Sebastian would be even better to have known you. When they are older I will tell them stories of their mom and grandpa's wonderful friend Alvin Eugene Leonard. Love you tio. Rest in peace.
March 29, 2015
March 29, 2015
I can't believe its been six years since we lost you. We miss you more than anyone can imagine. You were the glue that held us all together, we are lost without you.
March 29, 2015
March 29, 2015
Aida and I went over to the cemetery today. We won't forget you, ever.
Anyone interested can paste and check out this link:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Leonard&GSfn=Alvin&GSmn=Eugene&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=36&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=107604583&df=all&
Tu hermano siempre, Jose.
Anyone interested can paste and check out this link:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Leonard&GSfn=Alvin&GSmn=Eugene&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=36&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=107604583&df=all&
Tu hermano siempre, Jose.
March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015
You will always be in my memory. So glad we spent valuable time together.Family Reunions are still going on because you have left a great legacy.Miss you so much, Cousin Margaret
March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015
Six years since your passing. Still missing you. Wished you were here to see your niece. She has grown into the most amazing, brilliant, loveable human being. I just wished I could still thank you, for the role you played her life. We both miss you terribly. Continue resting in God's arms.
Ashley Leonard and Jennifer Ash.
Ashley Leonard and Jennifer Ash.
December 18, 2014
December 18, 2014
"Alvin, shared his knowledge and friendship sincerely. Truly a brilliant man and dedicated friend. Although, his brilliant wit was some times a challenge to those less brilliant. Laughter, Love. and his Giants. My friend, father, brother and professor...
September 22, 2014
September 22, 2014
Alvin,
Happy birthday to a wonderful angel in heaven. Too good for this earth. God wanted you back. Love you and miss you everyday. Love ile
Happy birthday to a wonderful angel in heaven. Too good for this earth. God wanted you back. Love you and miss you everyday. Love ile
September 22, 2014
September 22, 2014
Happy Birthday to you Alvin. I am still missing you. Your smile stays with me always.
Love,
Cousin Margaret
Love,
Cousin Margaret
September 21, 2014
September 21, 2014
These last few weeks would've been hard for you (Yankees and Giants looking weak) and the Michael Brown killing and NFL scandals would've pained you as well, but I still wish you were here...
September 21, 2014
September 21, 2014
Hey Alvin... Stop floating around on that cloud and give the Giants some help. It's getting a little ridiculous down here.
Gooooooooooooooooooooo GIANTS!
Gooooooooooooooooooooo GIANTS!
September 20, 2014
September 20, 2014
Happy Birthday, Alvin! Even though we miss you every day, you will always live in our happy memories and in our hearts. Your friend and hermano, José.
September 20, 2014
September 20, 2014
Happy Birthday Brother, as I celebrate my birthday on Sept 23 I will always remember how we shared this day together. Sorry about the Giants!!!
Eric & Pat
Eric & Pat
September 20, 2014
September 20, 2014
Howard vs, Morgan at Giant Stadium tonight. You and Mom's siblings must be having a party up there!
March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014
I really never knew him, although opportunity for those who did is available. Loss is trying and burdensome but we must trust in God by the things we bare! (Mt. 11:29-30) The process is clear, we must learn of Jesus Christ, become yoked with him and he will bare with those whose yokes are heavy. For we all must pass that way! (Rom.5:11-13.)
You have my deepest condolences and may God bless you and yours according to his grace and mercy!
You have my deepest condolences and may God bless you and yours according to his grace and mercy!
March 29, 2014
March 29, 2014
Time passes so fast, when our loved one is not with us in the flesh but in the spirit. I am so thankful to have you with me in spirit to remember the good times.I appreciate this venue to celebrate and share you with others.You will never be forgotten.
Love you so much, Cousin Margaret
Love you so much, Cousin Margaret
March 29, 2014
March 29, 2014
Still missing you. Our hearts are still heavy.
March 29, 2014
March 29, 2014
I still don't believe you are not here with us. We miss you every day. Great memories don't die; neither will all the good and kindness you showed all of us during your life. We were so lucky that you were a part of our family. We will always love you, my dear friend.
March 24, 2014
March 24, 2014
Still missing you, my friend.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all
My life been full I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Please don't lengthen it with undying grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me then, so he set me free.
Always loved,
Ashley E. Leonard and J. Jennifer Ash
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all
My life been full I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Please don't lengthen it with undying grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me then, so he set me free.
Always loved,
Ashley E. Leonard and J. Jennifer Ash
January 11, 2014
January 11, 2014
This is unbelievable for me. When we met in the early 90's I knew you were truly something special and a formidable debating partner. A friendship was established. My travels took me from New York and we lost touch 2005_2006. Alvin, your kindness and unfailing consciousness for our community will never be forgotten. You always held a special place in my heart. You are truly missed.
September 23, 2013
September 23, 2013
Happy Birthday Alvin. We miss you more and more each day.
September 20, 2013
September 20, 2013
Happy birthday Tio! I miss you so much and I wish you were here to see Amalie grow and meet Sebastian. I am just grateful we have a wonderful angel watching over us. Love you tio!
April 28, 2013
April 28, 2013
In this case time doesn't heal all wounds. We are still missing you daily. Death leaves a hurting no one can heal.Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Still missed. Always loved..
Ashley Leonard and Jennifer Ash
Ashley Leonard and Jennifer Ash
March 31, 2013
March 31, 2013
Please go to this website to see a picture of Alvin's headstone:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=107604583
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=107604583
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March 30
March 30
its been a very long time since you joined the angels in heaven. We miss you.
March 29
March 29
I can’t believe so much time has passed since you left us for heaven. We miss you everyday. I know you are smiling down on us. We miss you lots.
March 29
March 29
Never forgotten and always in our hearts. Trusted friend who loved his friends and family and did so much for so many. Grateful that you enriched our lives. Jose.
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Alvin's gift of wisdom and insight...
December 18, 2014
by Mary Seymour
We all have road's that we should follow and we all need guide's to help us along the way. Alvin, was one of my guide's, his natural instinct to encourage and unreletting love of education. He was brilliant this gift allowed him to see qualities in people that they could not see.
Through, his wisdom and insight I was able to study a master class/directing at Yale University School YSD. Also Graduated 2014 SCCC Phi Theta Kappa 4.0GPA. He used to say your really smart, you really are:) He was also one of my son's guide's. Many years ago he ask me if my son could compose music for a client of he's who was writing a musical....
Again, his insight and instict was on target, although my son was a musician he had never composed music for a play. Today he is a Broadway Musical Director/conductor his first show won 4 Tony Awards. A few months ago he just finished orchesting a full score for a new Broadway Show...
Alvin had a profoud postive effect on my family, he was a brother, father, friend. I feel so Blessed that he was a part of my life. We miss him Dearly...The Love he gave will always be with us...
With Love and a Full Heart
Mary Seymour
March 29, 2011
by Fred Johnson
I don'y know where or when these were taken, nor do I know anyone in these shots except Alvin. Perhaps visitors can fill in the blanks...