Leonard “Lennie” Miceli

Leonard “Lennie” Miceli, age 91, of Quincy, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was a longtime resident of Quincy and loved by all who met him.

Lennie was born and raised in Somerville, MA; and he graduated from Somerville High School in 1949. Lennie proudly served as a Corporal in the United States Army from 1952 – 1954 in the 60th Infantry Regiment, stationed in Germany. Upon honorable discharge, he attended Boston University and earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education by 1959.

He married the love of his life, Patricia J. Lowney, whom he affectionately referred to as his “darlin” in 1960. They moved to Quincy where they raised their family of five children and he proudly taught history and civics at North Quincy High School for over 30 years. He was a proud Italian father, who passed on many traditions to his children, embodying his motto “Family is Forever”.

Lennie was a beloved friend and neighbor in the Beechwood Knoll community. He was an icon in the neighborhood, always waving to neighbors and grabbing an extra chair to include them in conversation. As an educator, Lennie ignited the passion for learning in his students. Numerous times, past students would enthusiastically stop by and say hello to “Mr. Miceli” and thank him for his impact on their lives. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Beloved husband to Patricia J. (Lowney). Devoted father of Leonard and Shanie (Gobbi) of Marshfield, Patricia and Hans Laenen of Weymouth, Mark and Joan (Climo) of Quincy, Linda and the late Robert Lynch of Hingham, and Laura Miceli of Quincy. Cherished Papa of Francesa, Melissa, and Maria Miceli; Bridget, Cassie, and Sheila Lynch; Julia, Diana, Angela, and Christian Laenen. Loving brother of Phyllis and husband Joseph Noe, and the late Rita and her late husband Henry Previte. Loving son of the late Leonard and Tosca (Panza) Miceli. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Friday 11/4/22 from 9-10 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St. Quincy followed by the Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 10:30 AM. Burial in Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lennie may be made to Alzheimer’s Assn., MA Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.