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Stew Leonard's founder dies at 93, family says

Leonard was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, in 1929 to the son of dairy farmers. In December 1969, Stew Leonard’s opened its doors—a 17,000-square-foot store carrying just eight items.

Jay Lederman

Apr 27, 2023, 12:14 PM

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