Leonard Weiner was a Russian Jewish immigrant to the United States and the father of Michael Alan Weiner, better known as conservative radio host Michael Savage. He worked as a typesetter for the New York Post, contributing to the printing and production of the newspaper during his career in New York City. Weiner settled in the Bronx, where his son Michael was born on March 31, 1942. His life was marked by a working-class immigrant background, typical of many Jewish families from the Russian Empire who immigrated to escape pogroms and persecution in the early 20th century. He raised his family in the Bronx, providing a foundation for his son's early years amidst the vibrant Jewish community there. Little is publicly documented about his personal life beyond his profession and family connection. Leonard Weiner died in 1950 of a heart attack when his son Michael was eight years old, leaving a lasting impact on Savage's upbringing and worldview, as frequently referenced in Savage's autobiographies and public statements.