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Lenzy's life mission was to serve, inspire and help others be successful. We hope you will consider sharing a story, photograph or other memory if Lenzy touched your life in a positive way.

Lenzy was passionate about helping people disadvantaged by income and/or race and extremely proud of all of his children who largely worked in nonprofits. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following charities:
The Artist Collective -- https://www.artistscollective…
The Artists Collective was founded in 1970 by world renowned alto-saxophonist, composer, educator Jackie McLean as an interdisciplinary arts and cultural institution. It is the only multi-arts organization of its kind emphasizing the cultural and artistic contributions of the African Diaspora. Programs expose students and the community to great and often overlooked artists of the past and present.

Freedom School Partners -- https://freedomschoolpartners…
Freedom School Partners changes the future for under-resourced students by giving them three life-changing tools: literacy skills, character strengths and a community that believes in them.

National Legal Aid & Defender Association -- https://secure2.convio.net/nl…
Because the quality of justice in America should not depend on how much money a person has, NLADA leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity for all by promoting excellence in the delivery of legal services for people who cannot afford counsel.

Thames River Family Program-- http://www.trfp.org/donate
Thames River Community Service. Inc. provides safe housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse or mental illness. The agency promotes family wellness, self-sufficiency and housing stability.

Obituary

Dr. Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away in Cornelius, North Carolina on November 10, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Lenzy was born on March 10, 1927 to Lenzy Roman Wallace, Sr. and Olive Briscoe Wallace in Hartford, Connecticut. As an African American, Lenzy overcame numerous obstacles to achieve three successful careers: as a music educator for K-12 in Rockville, Vernon and Ellington, and E.O. Smith High School in Connecticut; as an educational administrator …

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Born

March 10th, 1927
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Graduated from high school

1944
Weaver High School, Granby Street, Hartford, CT
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Joined U.S. Navy

1945

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

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Connecticut, USA

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home
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