Leonard “Lenny” Bernheimer, cherished husband, adored father, adoring grandfather, loving brother, and exemplary friend passed away on March 26, 2024. He was 82 years old.
He leaves his wife and best friend of over 60 years, Marilyn Bernheimer, who he met as a shy 16-year-old and who was the light of his life. He also leaves his two children Beth (Mike) Harrington and Jonathan (Ingrid) Bernheimer, three siblings Walter (Roz) Bernheimer, Robert (Nancy) Bernheimer, and Susie (Mike) Steinberg, and seven grandchildren Caroline (Graham) Reynolds, Molly, Megan, Kerry, and Mark Harrington, and Maya and Anya Bernheimer.
Born in Newton on October 13, 1941, Lenny was a lifelong athlete and lover of all sports. While at Williams College, from which he graduated in 1963, Len discovered his lifelong passion—squash. Lenny’s legacy in squash will live on for years to come, thanks to his long-term involvement with SquashBusters, including serving as its first chairman of the board for 11 years, his more than 35 state, national, and international singles and doubles championships, and his tireless work on behalf of the sport. In recognition of his many contributions, Len was inducted into the U.S. Squash Hall of Fame in 2012.
Lenny was also a graduate of Stanford Business School, longtime member of both Belmont Country Club and the University Club of Boston, and had a long and distinguished career as owner and president of United Lithograph, an innovative commercial printing company in Somerville.
Lenny’s greatest achievement, however, was his love for his family and his friends. He would stop at nothing to support those around him. Universally loved by all who had the good fortune of knowing him, Lenny will be remembered for his unwavering spirit, his unmatched kindness, and his incredible love of humor, especially puns. Lenny was truly one of the good guys.
There will be a private burial on Thursday, March 28, 2024 followed by a reception at the family residence from 3:30–6:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his name can be sent to SquashBusters at 795 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120.