Leonard H. Summer
DATELINE: NARRAGANSETT
Summer, Leonard, 91, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 at South County Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Sally (Goldstein) Summer. Born in Providence, a son of the late Simon and Pauline (Leichter) Summer, he was a longtime resident of Warwick and Cranston, before retiring to Narragansett and Boynton Beach, FL. He was a co-owner of Summer Brothers, a wholesale children’s clothing store in Providence, but was best known as the co-owner of Merlen Pharmacy in Warwick. After the pharmacy was sold to CVS, he continued as a sales rep for several years. Leonard was a Army Air Force WWII Veteran serving stateside. He graduated from Hope High School, Class of ’44. Leonard was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, Roosevelt Masonic Lodge, member and past Commander of JWV, former board member of Hebrew Free Loan Association and member of the former Temple Beth Torah. Devoted father of Donna and her husband, Alan Pierce, of Beverly, MA, Andrea and her husband, William Ferreira, of Kennebunk, ME and Cindy and her husband, Richard Guinan, of North Easton, MA. Dear brother of the late Merwin and Sayre Summer. Loving grandfather of Matthew and his wife, Mimi, Jesse and his fiancé, Christina, Jacob and Tyler. Adored great grandfather of Chase and Cole. Cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews. Companion of Clarissa Kulman. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. in the Priest Chapel in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Shiva will be observed at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m.
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Andrea, sorry for your loss.
I WAS SADDENED TO READ OF LENNIES PASSING. WHILE OUR MEETINGS WERE FEW OVER THE YEARS HE WAS AT ALL TIMES A PLEASURE TO BE WITH. I SHARE YOUR SENSE OF LOSS.
We have such nice memories of Lenny at the family gatherings through the years. A great guy…and a fantastic smile.
With Love, from the Gilstein Family
I have known Lenny my entire life. First on seventh street in Providence and then again as a neighbor at Sweet Meadows. He was a kind gentleman who would always be offering me a vodka and Tonic and always liked to talk about the Old Days.
I will certainly miss my good friend Lenny.
Phil Brown
I remember Lenny as a kind and caring man who loved Sweet Meadows. He always had a joke and smile for anyone who passed by. He served as President of the Condo Association for many years and was always interested in the care and keeping of Sweet Meadows. I will miss him.
With sympathy to all his family.
We are so sad to hear of Lenny’s passing. We met Lenny 6 years ago when we moved into the Sweet Meadows community. Lenny was always there to share a laugh, lend a hand and share his fondness for those around him. He was a true gentleman and we will miss him terribly. I am so glad that Judy and I saw him on Passover weekend to wish him well and share excitement for the spring flowers. Our love and prayers to Lenny’s family.
Carin and Ron Salonia
Many days as we sat by the pool we enjoyed Lenny’s stories. We will miss him. Our condolences to the family.
So very sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend.
Lenny was a neighbor of ours at Sweet Meadows condominiums he was always a gentleman always had a funny joke and And concern for what was going on in your life. If he was outside he never let you pass without speaking with him showing genuine care for the people who lived in our complex.
Was a great joy at the pool with my daughter and my granddaughters they will always remember him he will be greatly missed .
Kathy & Lee Vick
I have no one to smile at me in the morning I shall miss my neighbor tremendously
Yes, Roberta, we will miss him very much .
Thank you for your kind words.
Cindy