Leonard J. Bujnowski, age 95, of Bradley passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Visitation will be held from 9-10:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.
Leonard was born July 15, 1924 in Bradley, the son of Stanley & Antoinette (Janczak) Bujnowski. Leonard married Gloria Stanley June 6, 1959 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She preceded him in death in 1987.
Leonard was a retired math teacher and coach at Kankakee School District 111. He retired from Kankakee Westview High School. Leonard attended University of Illinois. He was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with his B.S. and M.S. While attending there he played football. He was a longtime member of the Elks and the Moose. He enjoyed golfing, working on cars, and woodworking. Above all, Leonard loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Leonard was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during WWII.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Bradley & Mara Bujnowski of River Forest; and three grandchildren, Brandon Bujnowski, Adam Bujnowski, and Brianne Bujnowski. In addition to his wife, Gloria Bujnowski, Leonard is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Barry Bujnowski; and one brother, Stanley Bujnowski.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chicago Lighthouse.
