REMEMBERING LEONARD LUCIANO, JR.

On 2026-06-11, Representative Analilia Mejia (D-NJ-11) delivered a floor speech titled "REMEMBERING LEONARD LUCIANO, JR." in the House.

REMEMBERING LEONARD LUCIANO, JR.

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H4102] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING LEONARD LUCIANO, JR. (Ms. MEJIA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. MEJIA. Mr. Speaker, Leonard Luciano, Jr., affectionately known as Junior, Lenny, or Mr. Lou, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and schoolteacher in Newark, New Jersey. For decades, he was also known throughout Livingston and West Essex for making the most delicious pizza at Junior's Pizzeria. The 11th of 12 children, he was raised in Livingston, New Jersey, and Mr. Lou worked tirelessly to serve all those around him because he knew that through service and community, one improves the world as well as one's self. A member of the first graduating class of Livingston High School in 1957, he excelled as a standout football linebacker, leading his team in tackles year after year, a fact he happily loved to share. Mr. Speaker, nothing can make up for the sudden loss of this generous and kindhearted man, but it is a privilege to take this moment of remembrance. We are all so much better for having known Mr. Luciano. Job well done. ____________________