Leonard A. West (Lenny)

80, Pittsboro, passed away on June 20, 2022.  He was born and raised in Oswego, New York.  Following high school, he joined the navy as a decoder and was stationed in Naples, Italy where he met his former wife Anna.  Upon his return to Oswego, he became an electrician for the IBEW Local Union 43 for over 45 years.  He was a member of the Oswego Masonic Lodge.  Lenny was an avid racing fan and spent many years encouraging his son Jeff in his passion to drive and build race cars.  He also loved reading, crossword puzzles and playing and winning at poker.

Following his retirement Lenny moved to Indiana to be closer to his son.  He was a supportive and loving grandpa; present for many hockey games, practices, school events, soccer games, swim meets, birthdays and his granddaughter's singing and dancing performances.  He was also good for a laugh and some colorful language and stories and made friends everywhere he went.  He was one-of-a-kind man that was loved and will be missed.  Lenny was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Ruby West; brothers Duane and Danny West.  Survivors include his children Jeffrey (Laura) West, Denise (Yannis) Pihas; grandchildren Ilias Pihas, Isabella Pihas, Noah West, Evan West, Owen West.  Private services will be held.  Memorial donations may be made to Brighton Hospice.