Leonard C. Lodigiani

Leonard C. Lodigiani, 91, formerly of East Longmeadow, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Leonard was born in Springfield, on January 9, 1929, the son of the late Giovanni and Adele (Figliossi) Lodigiani. He was educated at Trade High School in Springfield. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church in Springfield.  Leonard proudly served our country in the United States Marines Corps from 1946 - 1950. He owned and operated L.C. Lodigiani Plumbing and Heating for many years. He loved fishing, gardening, and spending time with family. In addition to his parents he was also predeceased by his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Helen M. (Partyka) Lodigiani, and a brother Edward Lodigiani. He is survived by his four children, a daughter Nina Pare of New Boston, NH; a son, James Lodigiani and his wife Karen of Norwell, MA; a daughter Anne Beltramello and her husband David of Suffield, CT; a son John Lodigiani of Suffield, CT, and a sister Eva DeGrandpre of Agawam, MA. He leaves nine grandchildren, Bryan, Cara, Lauren, Michael, Molly, Matthew, Mark, Lisa and Anthony as well as seven great-grandchildren.  Family and friends will meet directly on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. for a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, 1900 Allen Street, Springfield. Burial and military honors will be private at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of flowers contributions in Leonard's name may be directed to Loaves& Fishes Kitchen c/o The Open Pantry, P.O. Box 5127, Springfield, MA 01101-5127. Arrangements entrusted to the Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, 1858 Allen Street in Springfield. For additional information please visit www.byronkeenan.com