Leonard Robert Standers, affectionately known as Lenny lived in Lake Worth, Florida, passed on September 9, 2022 in his home surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was born on January 24, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Helen and Bernhardt Standers. He was an only child. On October 19, 1963 he married Elaine Hecht in Brooklyn, New York. He served in the Army from 1956 to 1958. He earned a BS and MS degree from Florida International University. He has resided in South Florida for over 50 years. He loved watching sports and was an avid golf and card player. He was a substantial contributor to American Diabetes Association, Holocaust Museum and Heart research. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elaine, his daughter Melissa, son-in-law Leonardo, brother in law Jay Hecht and partner Judith Berman, brother and sister in law Arthur and Nancy Hecht, nephews Joshua Eric Hecht, Andrew Hecht and niece Jennifer Hecht Maldonado and great nephew Matthew Maldonado. He was a beloved figure at Bellagio with many friends.