Leo Schneiderman

Leo Schneiderman, 86, died at his home in Storrs, Conn., on Sept. 26, 2011. He was born Aug. 10, 1925, in Manhattan, the son of Tovah and Usher Schneiderman. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Harriet, and his sons Oren of Encino, Calif.; Emet of Dallas, Texas; and Henry of Pittsburgh, Pa., as well as his grandchildren Hannah of Jerusalem, Israel, and Joelle and Jacob of Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of Brooklyn College and received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from New York University College of Arts and Science. During World War II he served in the Army Air Force. He was a professor of psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University for 47 years until his retirement in 2003. He served for many years as editor-in-chief of the Connecticut Review. His books, articles and poems reflect his wide ranging interests in literature as well as the psychology of myth, folklore and religion. He was a zealous book collector and was in particular drawn to antiquarian books, many of which he rebound himself. Leo Schneiderman was a person of extraordinary character and intelligence. He lived his life with creativity and a gentle wit. He enriched the lives of his wife and his sons immeasurably. Private services were held. Please visit online guestbook at www.potterfuneralhome.com .