Obituary of Leonard A. Zadora

Leonard Zadora, 75, of Dayville, CT passed away September 27, 2024 at the Dana Farber Cancer-Institute in Boston, MA. He was born July 26, 1949 in Putnam, CT, son of the late Peter and Theresa (Lucibella) Zadora.

Len graduated Killingly High School and joined the United States Marines in 1968 and was based in Camp Lejeune. He was a combat engineer for landmine warfare, explosives and demolitions. He served in Vietnam and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Rifle Marksman Badge, and Combat Action Ribbon. After returning home, he got married and started a family.  He worked with his dad constructing Zadora Heights. He would then go on to work at Glass Containers while also building a successful excavation and construction company, L. Zadora & Sons.

He had a great love for classic vehicles and enjoyed showing off his collections. When not cruising in his antique cars, Len also enjoyed working on his honey bees. Len also loved nothing more than watching his grandchildren play sports. Len’s spirit is carried on by his children Shawn, wife Amanda (Maynard), Sherrie,  Tim, Melisa (Burgess); his grandchildren Zackary, Jacob, Riley, Brady, Michael, and Emily; his sister Louise Zadora and his brother Charlie Zadora. Len was predeceased by a sister Cheryl Gebo.

Calling hours will be Friday, October 4, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00AM at St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson, CT.  Share a memory at Gagnonandcostellofh.com