Leonard Joel Rockoff of Danvers and formerly of Everett died on June 16, 2008 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. He was 57 years old. Leonard was the son of the late Maurice Rockoff and Anne (Rotman) Rockoff.
Leonard was born in Everett and attended Everett high school. He continued his education at Tufts University where he graduated Class of 1972 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics. He went on to complete his M.B.A. from Suffolk University, graduating in 1981. Leonard retired as a Bank Examiner for the Massachusetts Division of Banks after 29 years, and later was involved in sales at Ira Toyota. He also owned his own company, P.C. Ventures, where he helped people learn how to use computers. Along with being an extremely devoted husband and father, Leonard loved playing the guitar and piano. He was an avid sports fan, and was especially supportive of the New England sports teams: The Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, and Boston Red Sox. He was an active member of Temple Ner Tamid where he created the temple's first website. He was an active member of Temple Ner Tamid’s Men’s Club.
Leonard was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Goodman) Rockoff. He was the devoted father of Matthew Aaron Rockoff and Lauren Elizabeth Rockoff, both of Danvers. He was the dear brother of Sheila Elfman and her husband Harvey of Wilmington and Maita Ruth Rockoff of Boston. Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., (Cary Sq.) Chelsea on Wed. June 18 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Everett. Memorial observance at his late residence Wednesday following interment until 8:00 PM and Thursday, June 19th, 2:00 – 8:00 PM. Contributions in Leonard’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Rd., Weston, MA 02493 or to the Ocular Melanoma Foundation, P.O. Box 29261, Richmond, VA 23242.