Leonard A. Gallant

DANVERS-Leonard A Gallant born June 13, 1934 died on August 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years as of August 24th, 2018 Beverly and his children, Susan, Leonard Jr. and his wife Janice, William and his wife Diane, Beverly and his granddaughters Lauren and Samantha, his brothers Charles and Robert and many beloved nieces, nephews and cherished friends. He was predeceased by six siblings, Ernest, John, Lloyd, Able and Elmer Gallant and Eileen Corea. Lenny was a graduate of Malden Catholic High School and Bentley College. He was a Korean War Veteran reaching the rank of Corporal. Lenny was a CPA by profession and a member of the American Legion and Massachusetts Association of Accountants. He traveled the world as the Vice President of Finance for International Shoe Machine Corporation for 40 years. He also enjoyed a retirement career as an income tax preparer. When people asked Lenny what he did for work he always said “I do cleaning, pressing and alterations (CPA)”. He will be greatly missed for his pleasant personality and keen wit by all who loved Lenny. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9AM on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Visitation will be held from 4-8PM on Monday, August 27, 2018 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Leonard’s name to Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant Street, Danvers, MA 01923 or The Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center for Living 165 Captains Row Chelsea, MA 02150.