Leonard Robinson, Class of 1942

Leonard Robinson (born February 23, 1925), died peacefully on July 2, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born in the Bronx, he grew up across the street from the "old" Yankee Stadium and was an avid fan all his life. Len was a proud graduate of Townsend Harris High School and Baruch College. Len served in the army during World War II and then had a career in the office furniture business. Len persevered for 60 years with Type I diabetes and dedicated many hours as a volunteer with The American Diabetes Association. Loving father to Rick (Jill), Ned (Cathy) and Victoria (Alan). Dear grandfather to Rachel, Peter and Ted. Services Thursday July 5, 2012, 9:45am at "The Riverside," 180 76th St., NY, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Diabetes Association, www.donations.diabetes.org.

Reprinted from the New York Times, July 8, 2012.