Leonard S Nix Hackensack, New Jersey Obituary

Leonard S Nix

Leonard S. Nix, of River Edge, formerly of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the age of 72 years. Prior to retiring he was a self employed painter and wall paper specialist. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War from 1967 – 1969 and was the recipient of an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army. Len was awarded the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Army Commendation Medal for his acts of heroic service and meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight and in combat zones. He was a parishioner at Holy Trinity R. C. Church of Hackensack, a member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council # 747 of Hackensack, the Hackensack Troast Athletic Club. and an active participant of the civic affairs meetings in Hackensack. Devoted father of Leigh Nix and he husband Harris Derner of New York City. Dear brother of Kathleen Myles of Hackensack. Loving uncle of Tracy Slate and her husband Shane of Clifton and Stan Myles and his wife Michelle of Washington Township and several great nieces and great nephews. The funeral on Wednesday, December 16th, at 9:15 AM from the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity R. C. Church, 34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack, with burial following at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 – 8 PM. The family prefers that you honor his memory with a memorial donation to the St. Peter the Apostle Senior Residence, 415 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661.
February 6, 1948 - December 7, 202002/06/194812/07/2020
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PATRICIA CONTI
December 15, 2020
Dear Lenny,

RIP & thank you for your service in the Military.

And may God be with your family & friends.
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John Weichsel
December 14, 2020
Kathy,

Susan and I send our condolences. I have fond memories of your brother who was genuinely one of a kind. We hope you and your family are healthy and safe.

Yours truly,

Susan and John Weichsel
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Cynthia Ortiz
December 14, 2020
I was very sorry to learn of Lenny’s passing. I served on the Hackensack Environmental Commission with Lenny years ago. He was always fighting for the cause and inspiring us to do good things. My condolences to the family. I know he will be missed.
Cindi Ortiz
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Tim McGinn
December 12, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Lenny's passing. We haven't been in touch for many years. But my memories of growing up together are as vivid as the day they occurred.

We once went to Watkins Glen for a race weekend. We weren't old enough to drive yet, so Mrs. Nix drove us t...
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peter lovrich
December 14, 2020
i'm very sad to hear of lenny passing away, i have so many memories of our childhood and the years after high school, sitting on main street talking about our service to america, he will be missed.
god bless you solider.
peter lovrich
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Love, Mom :Janet Testerman
December 11, 2020
I'm so grateful you and Harris had Lenny in your life. Yyou both meant the world to him. His creativity and generous spirit will live on in you.
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