Leonard "Len"

Parise

Leonard “Len” Parise, age 73, passed away at home on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Len was born in Kenosha to Leonard and Delores (nee: Pfeiffer) Parise. He was a graduate of Bradford High School. Len grew up in the automobile industry as his father owned Parise Motors. On August 24, 1974 he was united in marriage with Sandra Hoaglan. Len started his career as a car sales associate at Allen Buick, where he learned many of his talents as a highly respected professional. He worked for several auto dealers throughout his 55 years in the industry, and Len was currently employed with Porcaro Ford in Racine. His life centered around cars, motorcycles and most of all, his family. Attending car shows was at the top of the family outing list. Len held a special place in his heart for his 3 granddaughters.

Surviving are his wife, Sandy; sons, Bradley (Sarah) Parise and Lennie Parise; granddaughters, Gabriella, Mia and Sophia Parise; grandson, Paxten Parise; brother, Jack (Amy) Parise; sisters, Kathy DeBartelo, Mary (Mike) Rugg and Barbara (Joe) Probst; nephew, Pete DeBartelo; brother-in-law, Maurizio Marotti; other relatives and friends. Len was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Delores; his in-laws, Theron (Pops) and Lill Hoaglan; brother-in-law, Peter DeBartelo; sister-in-law, Wanda Marotti.

Services celebrating Len’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 4:00pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00pm until the time of service.