Leo J. Bresonis

Bresonis, Leo J. AMSTERDAM Leo J. Bresonis, recently of Chapel Place, Amsterdam, died peacefully on July 23, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born on April 11, 1921, he was the son of Joseph and Eva Bresonis. He was a lifelong resident of Amsterdam. Leo was a 1939 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He served in World War II aboard the U.S.S. Taylor, both in the invasion of North Africa and the Pacific Theater. He was employed as a weaver for Mohawk Carpets, later serving as carpet manager for Whitney's Department Store in Albany and Mayfair Interiors. He also owned Carpet Merchants, Inc. and Bresonis Enterprises prior to his retirement. Leo was a longtime member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. He also volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital and St. Mary's and St. John's Churches. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Roman Bresonis, a sister, Ann and a brother, Steve. Surviving are his sister, Veronica "Ronnie Wall"; children, Dr. William L. Bresonis (Jacqueline) of Amsterdam, Mary Kim (Shawn) Purcell of Delmar; grandchildren, Catherine, Patrick, John and Margaret Bresonis; Keelan and Braden Purcell; great- grandchildren, Matthew and Brian Bresonis; as well as nieces, nephews; and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 8:30 at the Riley Mortuary, Inc., 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, N.Y. followed at 9:15 by a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Saturday, July 26 at St. Mary's Church, 156 East Main Street, Amsterdam. Burial will be in St. Casimir's Cemetery in Amsterdam. Calling hours are Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the mortuary. Contributions in Leo's name may be made to St. Mary's Church or to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, 427 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010.