Leonardo “Leo” Aquiles Cedeño, 64, of Flushing, NY, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, with his beloved wife Betty & his sister Carolina by his side, after a decades-long battle with Charcot-Mari-Tooth Disease.

Leo was born on March 16, 1960, in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela. He moved to the United States in 1977, at the young age of 17, to live with his mother, Alicia and his second father, Raul. Coming to the states and becoming an American citizen was a great pride for him and helped mold the man he became. He was known for his passion for music (the Beatles and John Lennon primarily), photography, animals, soccer, especially FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi, and his dedication to his family and friends.

Leo’s career in music led him to work at MTV and EMI Records. Later in his career, he served as the elite concierge for a luxury building in NYC. His love for music extended beyond his work, as he was a talented musician who played various instruments and composed his own music. In the 1980s, Leo’s band, Different Shades, performed at many NYC clubs, including the iconic music club CBGB, a moment he cherished deeply.

Aside from music, Leo had a great love for animals. He adored his toy poodles Benji & Susie, that were his children, and his beloved cats Dotty and Harry.

Leo will be deeply missed by his loving spouse of 32 years, Betty Cedeño, his mother Alicia Molina, his sisters Deyarira Cedeño, Rosemarie Nowicki, Carolina Alexander, and her husband Ryan Alexander, Eumery Cedeño, his brother Guillermo Cedeño, and his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

Leo was predeceased by both of his beloved fathers, Luis Cedeño and Raul Molina, and his grandparents from both sides of the family.

Family and friends are invited Friday, May 17th to attend his funeral mass at Our Lady of the Valley, 510 Valley Street, Orange, NJ, followed by the committal blessing and interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ.

Leonardo “Leo” Aquiles Cedeño, de 64 años, de Flushing, Nueva York, falleció pacíficamente el 2 de mayo de 2024 con su amada esposa Betty y su hermana Carolina a su lado, después de una batalla durante varias décadas contra la enfermedad de Charcot-Mari-Tooth.

Leo nació el 16 de marzo de 1960 en Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela. Se mudó a los Estados Unidos en 1977, a la temprana edad de 17 años, para vivir con su madre Alicia y su segundo padre Raúl. Venir a los Estados Unidos y convertirse en ciudadano estadounidense fue un gran orgullo para él y contribuyó a formar el hombre que fue. Era conocido por su pasión por la fotografia, la música, en particular Los Beatles y John Lennon, los animales, el fútbol, especialmente el FC Barcelona y Lionel Messi, así como su dedicación a su familia y amigos.

La carrera musical de Leo lo llevó a trabajar en MTV y EMI Records. Más adelante en su carrera, trabajó como supervisor en un edificio de lujo en Nueva York. Su amor por la música se extendió más allá de su trabajo, ya que era un músico talentoso que tocaba varios instrumentos y componía su propia música. En la década de los 80, la banda de Leo, Different Shades, se presentó en muchos clubes de Nueva York, incluyendo el icónico club de música CBGB, un momento que apreciaba profundamente.

Aparte de la música, Leo sentía un gran amor por los animales. Adoraba a sus toy poodles Benji y Susie, que eran sus hijos y a sus amados gatos Dotty y Harry.

Leo será extrañado profundamente por su amada esposa desde hace 32 años, Betty Cedeño, su madre Alicia Molina, sus hermanas Deyarira Cedeño, Rosemarie Nowicki, Carolina Alexander y su esposo Ryan Alexander, Eumery Cedeño, su hermano Guillermo Cedeño, y sus sobrinos, tíos, primos, cuñados, y amigos.

A Leo le precedieron en la muerte sus amado padres, Luis Cedeño y Raúl Molina, y sus abuelos por ambos lados de su familia.

Familiares y amigos están invitados el viernes, 17 de mayo, a asistir a la misa fúnebre en Our Lady of the Valley, 510 Valley Street, Orange, Nueva Jersey, seguida de la bendición y el entierro en el Cementerio Gate of Heaven, 225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, Nueva Jersey.