Leonard "Lenny" Rose

It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved brother Leonard Francis on April 14th 2026 at Upstate Hospital Syracuse NY after a long struggle with Emphysema and other health issues, he was 79 years of age. Lenny was born on January 17th 1947 at Crouse-Irving Hospital in Syracuse New York to Elizabeth R. (Michel) Rose-Loveless (dod 11/27/1997) and Louis J-L Rose (dod12/14/1977). Lenny attended Baldwinsville Schools, completing his GED from the University of State of New York Syracuse NY.

Lenny continued on to Richard Detotos' Beauty School marking the beginning of his hairstylist career of over 60 years. He competed in Richard Detotos' hairstyling Competion, placing in the top three out of over 80 top stylists. Lenny competed with top stylist from the East Coast and Canada winning The Kayser Master Challenge Trophy, presented in Niagara Falls. Lenny worked in Top Salons across the country including Syracuse NY, New York City, Atlanta and San Francisco. In San Francisco he trained with international Stylists Seigfred Gericke of Germany and Atyoc Burol of Turkey.

He advanced his artistry in haircutting, perm waving and hair coloring at the Vidal Sassoon Academy of London. As a Master Stylist Lenny's talents were requested by the Syracuse Opera Theatre to style for their productions of Madame Butterfly and La Traviota when performing in Syracuse NY. Lenny truly loved his passion of hairstyling, owning and operating SuperHair in Baldwinsville NY for many years. It was a coveted appointment for many to become a life long client of his.Lenny had a zest for life and will be remembered for his sense of humor and fun times. Surviving are his loving and devoted family. Sister; Luella and Arthur (Bud) Ward of Baldwinsville, NY, Nephews; Timothy Ward of Baldwinsville, Theodore (Fred) of Liverpool NY Niece; Tina (Ken) DeRocha of Baldwinsville NY. Great Nephews; Nicholas (Vicky) DeRocha of Syracuse NY and Joseph DeRocha of Baldwinsville NY, Sister-in-law Jeanne (Pitt) Rose of Hamilton NY. Lenny was the Fun Uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

He was a Great Uncle three times, also survived by many cousins. Lenny was predeceased by his brothers; Louis R.(dod12/13/1999), Frederick J.(d0d3/11/2008), Paul B. (dod 3/27/2010); Freds' wife, Roberta R. (Williams) Rose (dod12/30/2012) Step-Father; Francis M. Loveless (dod 8/19/2000). Lenny and his family would like to sincerely thank, childhood friend Judy Wells for her endless care and support in his times of need. He had many friends who cared and supported him including Nina Christian who loved him and gave him special support along the way.

An acknowledgment for his special cousin,Carol Eddy who loved him and supported him and said,"she would do it a million times over if she could have him back." My family and I would like to thank Upstate Hospital for their medical care and compassion to my brother, Lenny.

According to Lennys' wishes there will not be any calling hours. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery 70 Tappan Street Baldwinsville NY 13027. Please sign online guest book thru Gates Funeral Home. "In the words of Hunter Thompson: Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, loudly proclaiming, "WOW! What a ride!"

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