Harry W Leonard

Harry was born in Rochester NY to James and Evalyn Leonard. One of nine siblings, the family eventually settled in Elizabeth NJ. After graduating high school, Harry joined the United StatesNavy and was stationed in Japan and Italy. After Harry left the service, he worked for the UnionCounty Sheriffs Office. It wasn’t until April of 1978 where he found his true calling, to be an Elizabeth  Police officer. Harry was a highly decorated officer who quickly rose through the ranks to Lieutenant of police. Harry was the recipient of the prestigious 200 Club award.

Throughout his police career Harry received numerous awards and commendations.Harry eventually met the love of his life, Donna. Together they moved to Cranford where they have resided for the last 33 years. A home Harry used his craftsmanship skills to make a house their home, there wasn’t an inch of that house he didn’t put his blood, sweat and tears into.

Harry and Donna loved to spend their days traveling to Ireland and special places in Italy. But his greatest joy was being with their grandchildren. They were his ultimate source of joy, laughter and endless love. Harry was a true patriot, proud irishman, a cops cop, and the best Poppy.

In his free time he enjoyed everything from woodworking to golfing to knot making, most notably he enjoyed playing bagpipes with the Union County pipes and drums band. Most recently Harry became a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians- Daniel O’Connell

division which was originally based out of Elizabeth, as well the Kenilworth VFW, FOP, Elizabeth PBA and the Knights of Columbus.

Harry was predeceased by his parents, James and Evalyn and a brother Bobby Harry is survived by his wife Donna, a daughter Martha Elizabeth, 3 step daughters Erryn Sienkiewicz (Steve) Loryn O’Brien (Timothy) and Kristyn Gorman (Patrick). 7 grandchildren,Deanna, Christopher, Danielle, Alexa, Ava, Mackenzie and Kylie as well as 1 great granddaughter Yllana. His Brothers James (Linda) Thomas (Christine), sisters Martha Morgan(Kevin) Evalyn Leonard, Judy Leonard, Jeannie Leonard, and Helene Miguelez( Jose) and many loving nieces and nephews 

End of Watch May 11, 2025. Rest Easy we will take it from here 10-7